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We are delighted to offer a range of benefits and initiatives for CQUniversity alumni.
In support of our alumni' careers and to recognise your achievements, the benefits are designed for you to use throughout your life. Watch this space, as new benefits and initiatives are added over time. We encourage you to take advantage of these offers. Do you have suggestions for initiatives that would benefit you? If so, contact us.
We are delighted to offer electronic database access (free of charge) for alumni of the university. Due to changing vendor licence conditions the range of databases available to CQUniversity alumni may alter at any time. Please refer to this page regularly for the latest information. Alumni currently have access to the following databases:
To access the databases select the following links:Informit, ScienceDirect. To reset your password contact Help Desk (servicedesk@cqu.edu.au, Toll Free 1300 666 620 or International + 61 7 4930 9233). For further assistance contact the Alumni Relations Manager.
Due to changing vendor licence conditions the range of databases available to CQUniversity alumni may alter. Please refer to this page regularly for the latest information.
Alumni can apply for free membership of CQUniversity library but must be able to borrow in person.Visit the library website to access further details about borrowing information and regulations.
Regular (FREE) career sessions are being coordinated in Mackay, Rockhampton, Gladstone and Bundaberg campuses, for those alumni who reside within these regions only:
Career Planning Sessions are designed to assist alumni, future and current students to make career decisions in relation to occupation and program options. This session caters for students who are not sure of which program they should study or what career path is the correct one for them. Bookings essential via ssc-careers@cqu.edu.au.
Drop-In Sessions provides alumni and future students with the opportunity to ask individual career related questions. No booking required. These sessions are held in the Campus library. Contact ssc-careers@cqu.edu.au to learn the timing of these sessions.
Employment Preparation Session provides alumni and current students' assistance with preparing resumes, addressing selection criteria and designing covering letters. Participants must access the employment preparation material available on CareerHub before booking for this session at ssc-careers@cqu.edu.au.
To view the current schedule,click here.
The Training, Employment and Career Coaching (TECC) offices in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne and Sydney can assist recent graduates seeking part-time, full-time or volunteer work along with career development through a broad range of employment and career orientated services e.g. resume writing and interviewing techniques. Graduates are able to use the support and guidance of the TECC office for a further year after graduation.
Contact details are as follows:
| Brisbane: | tecc@bris.cqu.edu.au or +61 7 3295 1146 |
| Gold Coast: | tecc@goldcoast.cqu.edu.au or +61 7 5552 4988 |
| Melbourne: | tecc@mel.cqu.edu.au or + 61 3 8662 0555 |
| Sydney: | tecc@syd.cqu.edu.au or + 61 2 9324 5792 |
For further information about the services provided through TECC
In addition, a free online jobs board is available to all graduates. CareerHub enables graduates to search for full, casual or part-time positions; graduate recruitment; employer information; and receive resume preparation and selection criteria preparation advice.
If you're a graduate and also an employer, you are able to advertise employment opportunities for other graduates, FREE through CareerHub.
Click here to log-on to CareerHub.
The School of Creative and Performing Arts, incorporating the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music, is offering all CQUniversity Alumni a special concession rate to a variety of concerts, master-classes and exhibitions presented by the School.
The events calendar can be found at www.musicandtheatre.cqu.edu.au under 'Performances'. To find out what shows the discounts apply to, and to book tickets, please call 07 4940 7800. You will need to specify that you are an alumnus when requesting the concession rate.
As an alumnus, you have access to a range of free communication tools to keep you up-to-date with the latest news and activities you can be involved with.
The bi-monthly e-newsletter is your ticket to keeping informed on new benefits and initiatives, networking opportunities, events, alumni stories and other university news. The Mortar Board is distributed via e-mail so to ensure your copy, visit CQUConnect and keep your details up-to-date. Each edition can also be accessed on our website. To view the latest edition, click here.
Connect now with social media and stay in touch with classmates and Your University. Whether your preferred platform is Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn, you can share and be connected to general information and discussion topics regularly.
Tell your friends about how they can be connected!
Travelcrew is a travel agent owned by CQUniversity. If you are interested in subscribing to a fortnightly newsletter to receive the best domestic and international travel deals they can offer, please visit their website at www.travelcrew.com.au or email travelcrew@cqu.edu.au.
Your University is able to assist you to establish a 'network' by providing assistance with contacting alumni, which will provide you with future valuable connections and resources. Many alumni live within various regions throughout the world and as an alumnus, there is an opportunity to connect and expand both your personal and professional networks. For more information on forming a network, visit our events page. Alternatively, contact us.
The Development and Alumni Relations Directorate is the contact point for all alumni of the university, with assistance provided in alumni relations matters.
Our office aims to provide you with benefits and initiatives which will enhance your career progressions, whilst providing opportunities to keep in touch with your friends and/or to keep abreast of the latest professional development, networking and event information.
To ensure you receive these services, visit CQUConnect to keep your details up-to-date.
With hundreds of alumni residing in China, CQUniversity has forged a strong link with the Australia China Alumni Association (ACAA), established to promote Australian education through the success of alumni and supporting alumni via business and social networking. Members receive event discounts, special invitations to exclusive member-only events, monthly e-newsletters and other special offers. Dr Geoff Raby is the Patron of the association.
ACAA established the Australia China Alumni Awards in 2009 and alumni living in China who are an Australian university graduate are able to be nominated for a range of categories. The awards recognise the success of the wide-ranging achievements of graduates living in China (both local and expatriate).
To take advantage of the range of benefits on offer, alumni of CQUniversity are invited to join ACAA.
The Centre for Professional Health Education at CQUniversity Australia is committed to providing Health Professionals with professional development and continuing educational opportunities. With national registration commencing on the 1 July 2010, there is a requirement to participate in at least 20 hours of continuing professional development.
CQUniversity is an Authorised Provider of Endorsed Courses (APEC) with the Royal College of Nursing, Australia and can allocate Continuing Nurse Education (CNE) points as part of the RCNA's Life Long Learning Program (3LP).
A number of university and alumni events are arranged each year throughout Australia, providing graduates with the opportunity to network with other like-minded people such as community members, university staff and other alumni. To receive invitations to these events, it is important to keep your details updated, which you can do by visiting CQUConnect.
If you have lost touch with your friends/classmates since graduating, the Development and Alumni Relations Directorate provides a 'Find Friends' service which you can use to reconnect to each other.
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