ADP | Building your career

Hosted by EAIT Employability

It’s never too early to start shaping your career. This session will unpack what “employability” looks like in practice and outline simple steps you can take now to build confidence, capability and direction for the workforce.

Hear directly from industry professionals involved in recruiting and supporting early-career talent across architecture, design and planning. They’ll share what employers look for, how to stand out, and how to take your first steps into the profession with confidence.

We’ll cover:

• How EAIT Employability can support you throughout your degree
• What soft skills, extracurricular activities and part-time work contribute to employability
• Simple ways to build your professional profile now (even with limited experience)
• Industry insights on career pathways, expectations and early-career readiness

Speakers:

• Hannah Hayson — Practice Manager, Archipelago
• Daniel Cocker — Senior Associate (Architect), Archipelago
• Lyndel Smith — Senior People & Culture Consultant, Urbis

Most relevant for students from the School of Architecture, Design and Planning.