Murdoch AspireTM offers Murdoch University Dubai students and graduates a range of unique services to improve their career readiness and gain confidence to pursue new ideas that can evolve into real-world solutions.
Through complimentary services that include industry events, a dedicated Career Support Advisor, seminars, entrepreneurship training and access to business leaders and mentors to forge new networks, Murdoch students are empowered with skills that can give them the competitive edge to pursue their careers or entrepreneurial ventures.
Murdoch AspireTM serve as a focal point for on-campus and virtual employment events and career support and services, offering a range of unique services to improve students career readiness or gain the confidence to pursue new ideas that can turn into real-world solutions.
Career Advisory / Coaching
We have career coaching services where we assess students to uncover their strengths and weaknesses, and guide them according to suitable job roles based on their personality.
Work Experience (non-credit bearing internship)
We have a network of companies partnering with us to offer students work experience. With more work experience, students have better opportunities to secure a full-time job.
Entrepreneurship Training / Talks
Students can identify, develop and validate their business ideas. They can seek mentorship from entrepreneurs and venture capitalists. There is an entrepreneurship club where like-minded students come together to share resources and ideas.
Industry Clinics / Talks
Students will get an opportunity to network with industry practitioners and receive advice about the various job professions from the industry.
Professional Development Series
Students will go through optional LinkedIn workshops and professional development sessions.
Peer Sharing Sessions
This will be a platform for students to share their views on internship and entrepreneurship ideas.
Alumni Network
Alumni and students are invited to Murdoch for networking and work-experience opportunities.
If you are a Murdoch University Dubai alumnus, make sure you join the Alumni LinkedIn group.
Recruitment Events
We host and organise on-campus interviews to allow students to meet and discuss job opportunities with potential employers.
Our Careers and Employability team regularly issues a newsletter offering current students tips and useful resources to hone and develop their soft and technical skills.
You can find previous editions below:
You can contact our Career Support Officer, Uzma Shaheen, for any career-related advice and help.
uzma.shaheen@murdoch.edu.au
