Work Integrated Learning gives you the edge to land the job

Flinders’ Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program improves your employability by giving you the opportunity to gain practical experience in a workplace setting, directly related to the course you’re studying.

You may take on a work placement, such as a clinical placement, internship, field education, vocational or professional practice. Or, you could be involved in a project with an industry or community organisation.

The important thing is; you’ll gain real-world experience. You’ll gain a feel for the work environment, you’ll work on actual industry projects and problems, you’ll develop key skills that you can leverage into a job and you’ll gain a practical edge that will help you crush that Catch-22.

Work Integrated Learning goes beyond placements

Flinders’ integration with industry is an integral part of our teaching. Many of our lecturers are industry practitioners, from award-winning authors to scientists whose work is changing the world. 

Your WIL experience is more than just a simple placement opportunity. You’ll gain a level of understanding of real-world expectations within your chosen field that will put you ahead of the pack. 

There are many advantages to Work Integrated learning, such as:

• making the connection between the knowledge, skills and attributes you are developing through your studies and how these are applied in the workplace
• developing an awareness of workplace culture and expectations

• building confidence in workplace capabilities

• developing workplace skills including communication, team work, problem solving, critical thinking and professionalism

• broadening professional networks and connections

• increased understanding of the nature and standard of industry-required skills and a better appreciation of the world of work.

Flinders brings industry to you

Flinders has strong links with industry, and interactions such as guest industry speakers will give you the chance to gain valuable insights from industry leaders. 

Flinders’ Joblink Summits also bring industry figures onto campus, and are a great opportunity to speak one-on-one with potential employers and get some great tips and information that will help you start on the road to your new career.

Work Integrated Learning at Flinders helps you avoid the Catch-22 by giving you the experience you need to land the job of your dreams.