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Monash Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Employability Expo

19 April 2021
1400 AEST
23 April 2021
1700 AEST

The Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (FPPS) at Monash University is hosting a virtual employability expo - exclusively online and open to Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science students.  

Monday 19 April will focus on preparing fourth year Pharmacy students for their internship year in 2022, while the remaining days will showcase the wide range of Pharmaceutical Science career paths, including further study and research.  

Participating Organizations

Why should you attend?

  • Conveniently connect and engage with multiple employers in dedicated “virtual booths” from your computer, tablet or mobile device, including via live chats and on demand content.
  • Explore pharmacy internship opportunities and organisations that match your skills and interests.
  • Gain a competitive advantage by learning more about pharmacy intern and industry employers, and initiating relationships with professional leaders, recruiters and hiring managers.
  • This event is complimentary and open to all Monash University pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences students.

Key points to remember before attending the careers fair

  • Make sure your CV is up to date and ready to send to potential employers
  • Research the employers exhibiting before the event to ensure you are ready to connect with organisations
  • Update your LinkedIn profile
  • Perfect your elevator pitch
  • Explore the resources provided by employers
  • This employability expo is designed to enhance (not replace) other recruiting events arranged by employers or member organisations
  • This is your chance to stand out, so show your professional-self!

How It Works?

  • 1. Register for access to the virtual employability expo

  • 2. Upload your latest CV and make sure your LinkedIn profile is up to date

  • 3. Explore each booth for information relevant to your pharmacy internship or organisation of interest

  • 4. Use the live chat feature and connect with exhibitors

  • 5. Students who actively engage with the virtual employability expo will go into the draw to win a series of prizes.

Agenda

                             

                             

Monday 19 April

2:00pm

Employability Expo Opens

2:00pm till 5:00pm

Pharmacy Internship Session – Live chat with participating organisations

Check out intern support organisations, along with prospective employers and internship opportunities to aim for during your Intern Training Program and Intern Foundation Program year in 2022. This session will target current fourth year Pharmacy students, who can connect with participating organisations in the Pharmacy exhibit hall.

Tuesday 20 April

4:00pm till 5:00pm

Live chat with participating organisations

Connect with organisations in the Pharmaceutical Science exhibit hall from a variety of different industries, and learn more about the research and further study opportunities within the faculty.

6:00pm till 7:00pm

MPSU Virtual Event: Lead in Linkedin Workshop

How do I make a profile? How do I connect to fellow peers? To employers? What kind of content should I be sharing? How can I find job opportunities?

Are these all questions going through your head? Come along to the MPSU Lead in Linkedin Workshop either on campus or online to have them answered.

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Wednesday 21 April

1:00pm till 1:50pm

MPSU Event (Cossar Hall): Lead in Linkedin Workshop

How do I make a profile? How do I connect to fellow peers? To employers? What kind of content should I be sharing? How can I find job opportunities?

Are these all questions going through your head? Come along to the MPSU Lead in Linkedin Workshop either on campus or online to have them answered.

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4:00pm till 5:00pm

Live chat with participating organisations

Connect with organisations in the Pharmaceutical Science exhibit hall from a variety of different industries, and learn more about the research and further study opportunities within the faculty.

Thursday 22 April

4:00pm till 5:00pm

Live chat with participating organisations

Connect with organisations in the Pharmaceutical Science exhibit hall from a variety of different industries, and learn more about the research and further study opportunities within the faculty.

7:00pm till 8:00pm

MPSU & PSS Virtual Event: A glimpse into research at Parkville

Join the Monash Parkville Student Union and Pharmaceutical Science Society for a glimpse into research at Parkville!

Hear from students at various points in their academic journeys discuss their experiences in research. This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you might have about life in the laboratory.

Our panelists for the night will be:

  • Jae Pyun; a 3rd year PhD candidate under the supervision of Assoc. Prof. Joseph Nicolazzo and Dr. Jennifer Short conducting research into new treatments of Alzheimer’s disease involving amyloid-beta efflux pumps in the blood-brain-barrier.
  • Ellie Ponsonby-Thomas; a 1st Year PhD candidate working with the Red Cross Milk Bank under the supervision of Dr. Malinda Salim and Dr. Laura Klein to conduct research into drug interactions with human milk.
  • Chloe Landy; an honours candidate under the supervision of Dr. Chengxue Helena Qin and Dr. Tara Elizabeth Scott conducting research into formyl peptide receptors in preclinical models of pulmonary hypertension.

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Friday 23 April

12:00pm till 2:00pm

VPSA Event (Cossar Hall): Career Curiosity and Interview skills

Do you know what being a Locum involves or perhaps are considering undertaking a PhD? Come along to hear from a panel of speakers in Pharmacy and ask YOUR questions. Not only are you able to gain some insight on potential Pharmacy pathways during this session but also brush up on your interview skills with our speedy interview skills workshop and speed interview rounds.

Register for Session 1: 12:00pm till 12:50pm

Register for Session 2: 1:00pm till 1:50pm

2:00pm till 3:00pm

VPSA Event (Cossar Hall): An insight into Ego Pharmaceuticals

Feeling itchy to learn more about skin care products and topical medication? All Parkville students are welcome to attend this VPSA event featuring Tom Collins (Field Coach and Hospital Specialist Representative) from Ego Pharmaceuticals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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A virtual employability expo is an online event that takes place over specific days and times to allow you to interact with organisations in a virtual environment - you can participate anywhere that you have Internet access. The event is accessible from desktop, mobile and tablet devices.
Each organisation has its own booth, and you can virtually visit each one to find internship opportunities, view a range of digital content including videos, and interact 1:1 with organisations of choice.
This event will run 24 hours a day from 2:00pm Monday 19 April until 5:00pm Friday 23 April 2021. You can log in as many times as you like during this week. Live and interactive events will take place on specific days – please see the Agenda for further information.
Yes, registration is required to participate. Simply follow the link at the top of the page to complete the registration form.
This event does not require specific software. Please ensure you have updated your web browser for a stress-free experience. The careers fair is 100% mobile-friendly and works on all modern browsers, all you need is access to the internet.
No, a webcam is not required in order to participate. Webcam may be used for some one-on-one discussions with exhibitors.
Information that you share during registration may be accessible by participating organisations. If you choose to upload your resume or other details (eg. LinkedIn), organisations will have the option to export this if you interact with their virtual booth by applying for a listed opportunity or engage them via the live chat function.
If you choose not to provide your personal data, it will not be possible for employers to contact you.
Please click here to view the Monash University Student Data Protection and Privacy Collection Statement.
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