Griffith’s focus on graduate employability is again to the fore with the launch of Australia’s first university-operated recruitment service.
Vice Chancellor and President, Professor Ian O’Connor, formally opened Unitemps Griffith on Monday and Tuesday at the Nathan and Gold Coast campuses respectively.
More than 250 students and recent graduates have filled a broad range of vacancies through Unitemps Griffith since the initiative went live last July.
Businesses from sectors including digital technology, finance, education, health, tourism and transport have used Unitemps to source students from all university study areas for temporary roles.
“A common challenge for businesses is not knowing how to connect with students who would be valuable assets to their organisation,” Jenny O’Neill, branch manager of Unitemps Griffith, said.
“Employers associate students with being up to the minute in terms of social media, technology, marketing and entrepreneurship. In looking to university students, they’re also chasing fresh ideas combined with initiative, personal spark plus a
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