Alumni career hub – find advice and support

Your professional journey continues here. Access career support and services for alumni to boost your professional development.

Unlock professional growth and career advancement

Whether you’re looking to switch careers, move up in your field, or just need a little guidance or advice, the alumni career hub can be a game-changer for your career advancement. As a University of Melbourne graduate, you have access to discounted professional development courses and online platforms, career tools to help you perfect essential skills, plus a dynamic alumni community that can offer you industry-specific advice and encouragement throughout your journey.

Career advice through mentoring

Learn more about how mentoring can provide unique insights and foster leadership skills whether you’re providing career guidance to graduates or seeking support for yourself.

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Find a mentor

Connect with an alum in your field today to gain industry-specific knowledge, career guidance, and advice – all while boosting your confidence and growing your network.

Seek mentor support
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Become a mentor

Make a lasting impact on a student or alum and become a mentor today. Share your valuable expertise, provide career guidance to students and graduates and enhance your leadership skills and network.

Explore mentoring roles
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Explore career tools and services

Tap into a rich source of knowledge and access the valuable career services and tools on offer to help alumni at all stages of their career journey. Learn from alumni leaders in your field who have shared details on their professional path to success. For a limited time, recent graduates can also take advantage of tools that can help you write the perfect resume or be best prepared for your upcoming job interview.

Find useful career tools

Professional development

The University of Melbourne is an ongoing avenue for learning and development, long after graduation. Our discounted eJournal and library subscription is an incredible resource for staying up to date on the latest research papers and studies from around the world. Explore the discounted short courses available to alumni that can help you upskill and build the capabilities employers are seeking, plus much more.

Access continued learning

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Access benefits

Learn more about how we can help you flourish personally and professionally through access to special benefits. Receive offers on entertainment, health services and more.

Explore alumni benefits
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Melbourne Accelerator Program

Have you ever considered taking your career down an entrepreneurial path? The Melbourne Accelerator Program (MAP) can help you at every stage of your startup journey and provide a supportive network.

Learn more about MAP

Career events for graduates

Provide and receive alumni benefits

Explore the benefits available to you as a Melbourne graduate, stay connected with your alumni community, and see the many ways you can make a lasting impact for fellow alumni and students.

Career support and advice FAQs

  • Career support includes resources, advice and opportunities that help you plan, develop and grow your career. At the University of Melbourne, this can mean access to alumni mentors, workshops and career planning tools.

  • A career hub is a central place where you can find career resources in one spot – from industry insights to mentoring programs and events.

  • Be clear about the guidance you’re seeking and approach people with respect for their time. Whether it’s through a mentor, colleague or alumni connection, specific questions lead to more helpful advice.

  • You can find career planning advice through the University’s career services, alumni network, professional associations and online resources. University of Melbourne alumni stories and insights are another great source of real-world guidance.

  • Prepare a few focused questions, share your goals and be open to feedback. Alumni mentors are here to provide tailored career advice based on their own experience and industry knowledge.

How can we help?

FAQs and contact details

Find helpful answers to common questions or contact the alumni office.

Stay in the know

Learn how to set up your UniMelb account to access perks and discounts.

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Access your account to update your personal details and access benefits.