Melbourne Institute of Technology careers support sits mainly inside its Career Development Centre (CDC). Students can use workshops (resume, cover letter, interview prep), consultations, and checks for application documents. MIT also gives students access to Ribit, a job and internship matching platform used to find internships, work experience, project-unit partners, and graduate roles. If you’re an applicant or current student, the fastest way to get value is simple: pick your campus (Melbourne or Sydney), book one CDC touchpoint early, then keep your Ribit profile active while you study.
What MIT’s Career Development Centre can help with
MIT lists a practical set of career services under the CDC, including careers support, job-ready skills, internships, workshops, consultations, alumni relations, and resume/cover letter checks.
Career need | What MIT highlights | Where this fits on PickMyUni |
Resume + cover letter | Workshops + document checks | Link to your Contact page for help choosing a course/campus that matches your target role |
Interview prep | Interview prep steps + simulated workshop practice | Link to your Level pages (Bachelor/Master) so students can set expectations early |
Internship planning | Internship info + CDC consultations | Link to Campus pages (Melbourne / Sydney) for local study-life context |
Grad job search | Career planning + application support | Link to University page so users can cross-check support services |
MIT also references student support via Student Services, which points students to the CDC for career goals.
Ribit - The MIT Job + Internship Portal
MIT states its Careers Centre provides students free access to Ribit, describing it as a job and internship matching platform that connects students (especially STEM/digital skill profiles) with employers. MIT also notes Ribit can help with project unit employer links, internships/work experience, and graduate opportunities.
Ribit checklist
Task | Why it matters |
Build a complete profile | MIT runs sessions on setting up Ribit profiles and stresses that incomplete profiles don’t stand out for roles |
Add projects + units | Helps employers match you to roles tied to your studies |
Start applying early | Internships can happen during study or after graduation |
Keep proof examples | MIT describes using Ribit to build a bank of skill examples |
Internships at MIT
MIT’s internship information spells out key internship types and encourages students to book CDC guidance. It also says MIT has Work Integrated Learning (WIL) in all its courses and suggests students speak with their Course Coordinator for details.
Internship types
Internship type | How MIT describes it | What students should do next |
Internship for course credit | Confirmed by MIT; MIT notes requirements under the Fair Work Act context and signing agreements for credit placements | Link to Courses page (unit structure), then to Contact page if students need help choosing the right course setup |
Internship for experience only | MIT notes payment obligations may apply if work contributes to the business and flags insurance checks | Point students to the MIT internship page and Fair Work factsheets link MIT provides |
Paid internship | MIT describes it as a formal employment arrangement paid under relevant awards | Keep guidance general; avoid visa/work-rights advice here |
Volunteer style placements | MIT notes it should be with a not-for-profit and links to external volunteer listings | Good for local references and experience |
Career planning by Study Stage
At PickMyUni, we see students get better outcomes when they start career prep early (even if they’re unsure about their final role). Use this as a simple plan you can link to Bachelor/Master pages.
Stage | What to do now |
First term | Attend a CDC resume workshop; set up Ribit |
Mid-course | Add projects to your profile; apply for internships tied to your course |
Final terms | Interview practice (simulated workshops); refine applications |
Changing direction | Talk through credit/transition options early so you don’t lose time |
MIT also describes “application ready” support and simulated interview workshops to build interview confidence.
Melbourne Institute of Technology international students
International students often search for two things at once: “Can I settle into study?” and “Can I build local work experience?” MIT’s international student page highlights support from orientation through graduation and beyond, and it points students to support services and WIL. It also discusses credit transfer options for students changing institutions in Australia.
Common need | What to do |
Local-style resume + cover letter | Use CDC workshops and document checks |
“Australian experience” | Target internships/WIL-related activities early |
Employer discovery | Use Ribit to find internships, project links, and grad roles |
If you’re switching providers | Check credit transfer steps early |
MIT Career Contacts
MIT lists separate CDC contacts for Melbourne and Sydney.
Campus | Phone | |
Melbourne | careerservices@mit.edu.au | (03) 8600 6763 |
Sydney | careerservices.syd@mit.edu.au | (02) 8267 1464 |
Alumni | alumni@mit.edu.au | (listed under Melbourne CDC section) |
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