International Work Placement Scheme

QUT's International Work Placement Scheme (IWPS) allows international students who are studying at QUT to gain work experience in their home country while they study. Work placements will take place during the end-of-year break, normally for the period late November to mid February.

Undertaking an international work placement can provide many benefits.

• The placement allows you to experience the 'real world' environment before your graduation.
• You will be familiarised with recruitment procedures and work practices in your home country.
• The placement will enable you to start networking in relevant professions.
• You will be provided with work experience for your resume.
• You will be assisted in your career development - often helping you to decide on final subjects such as electives.
• Finally the placement is often used as a recruitment tool by employers and can result in a graduate job.

Who is the Scheme for?

• Penultimate-year international students returning to their home countries for the break at the end of the year. (Home countries involved are below).

What countries are involved?

• Malaysia, Singapore, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

When does the Scheme run?

• Mid November to Mid February

Am I eligible?

• GPA of 4.5 or above
• Completing final year of study in 2012
• Must attend workshops on resume writing, application letter writing and interview skills as part of the process

Advantages of IWPS?

• Work experience for your resume
• Referees and reference for your resume
• Career overviews
• Possible recruitment on graduation
• Professional networks

Placements?

• Placements will depend on employer availability and employer selection of students.
• You will be informed when positions are available to apply for. Positions will be advertised on QUT CareerHub under the IWPS heading.

Insurance

To be covered by QUT Public Liability and Personal Accident Insurance, students participating in the IWPS and their employers need to fill out and sign the Insurance Registration form found below. This form needs to be faxed to our office (0061 7 3138 7628) on the student's first day on the job.

IWPS insurance registration form (PDF 1MB)
Work experience information sheet (PDF 1MB)

How to Apply?

To be considered for the program, complete the Expression of Interest Form (below) and return by 19 August, 2011.

IWPS Expression of Interest Form 2011/12 (PDF 1MB)