{"id":28280,"date":"2025-06-16T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/?post_type=oasis-news&p=28280"},"modified":"2025-06-04T14:13:53","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T06:13:53","slug":"preparing-for-graduation-planning-for-life-after-uni","status":"publish","type":"oasis-news","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/oasis-news\/preparing-for-graduation-planning-for-life-after-uni\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing for graduation: Planning for life after uni"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Graduation might feel like the finish line, but it\u2019s just the start of your next big adventure. Whether you\u2019ve got a plan or you’re still figuring things out, there are plenty of ways to prepare for life after Curtin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Explore your options early<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t have to have your whole future mapped out before you throw your cap in the air. Use your final semester to explore what\u2019s out there. Head to Career Advice<\/a> (on campus<\/a> or online<\/a>) for one-on-one support<\/a>, career option exploring<\/a> sessions and workshops<\/a>. From resume<\/a> help to networking<\/a> tips, they’ve got your back. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tap into graduate programs<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many organisations offer graduate programs designed to support your transition from student life to full-time work. These programs often open applications months before graduation, so keep an eye out on UniHub<\/strong><\/a> and job sites. Even if you\u2019re not 100% sure what you want to do, these roles can be a great way to test the waters while building skills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Make the most of Curtin Extra<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Been volunteering<\/a>, mentoring<\/a> or part of a club? Don\u2019t forget to claim your Curtin Extra<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>certificate. It\u2019s an official recognition of your co-curricular activities, and a great way to show future employers that you\u2019ve done more than just attend lectures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stay connected as an alumni<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you graduate, you’re officially part of the Curtin Alumni community<\/strong><\/a>, <\/strong>a global network of over 250,000 former students. That means access to exclusive networking events<\/a>, industry panels<\/a>, continued career support and even further study discounts<\/a>. Don\u2019t ghost your uni just yet, being an alumni has its perks! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Don\u2019t stress, everyone\u2019s journey looks different<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some grads walk straight into their dream job. Others travel, study more, switch paths or take a break. There\u2019s no one right way to do post-uni life. Be open, ask for help when you need it and remember, your degree has opened a lot of doors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

No matter where you\u2019re headed next, remember that support doesn\u2019t stop when you graduate. Stay curious, stay connected and take it one step at a time, your journey is just beginning <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Graduation isn\u2019t the end; it\u2019s your launchpad. From exploring career options to joining grad programs and tapping into Curtin Extra, there are plenty of ways to kickstart life after uni. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4466,"featured_media":26862,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_oasis_is_in_workflow":0,"_oasis_original":0,"_oasis_task_priority":"","_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"5844,4570,4630,8098,5916,6128","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","wds_primary_oasis-categories":0,"footnotes":""},"oasis-categories":[142,146],"class_list":["post-28280","oasis-news","type-oasis-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","oasis-categories-opportunities","oasis-categories-student-life"],"acf":{"post_options":{"":null,"banner":{"image":false}}},"featured_image":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC_3303-1000x500.jpg","author_meta":{"first_name":"Mikaela","last_name":"Zuiderduyn","display_name":"Mikaela Zuiderduyn"},"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-04-11 19:16:06","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"oasis-categories","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/oasis-news\/28280","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/oasis-news"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/oasis-news"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4466"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/oasis-news\/28280\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/26862"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28280"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"oasis-categories","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/oasis-categories?post=28280"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}