Past Events

First Year Welcome Party
9 March

An excellent opportunity for first year students to meet new friends, catch up with old ones and get to know Capital W!

Graduate Applications Workshop
Week 3

A panel of sponsor representatives answer questions on the graduate recruitment process, applying online and standing out from the crowd.

Corporate Map Day 

Week 9 & 10

A two day event. Discover the corporate world and the various career opportunities available through a series of interactive workshops tailored for Capital W members.

Internship Applications Workshop
24 May (Week 12)

Learn valuable resume and interview tips for successfully applying for internships and getting your well heeled foot into that door.

Annual Dinner
27 June (after exams)

Meet representatives from sponsor companies in a social setting and learn invaluable tips from prominent guest speakers. Held at the Tea Room in the Queen Victoria Building, past guest speakers include Narelle Hooper (Editor, AFR Boss), Helen Trinca (Editor, Australian Weekend Magazine), Sandy Blackburn-Wright (Author of Pulitzer Prize winner Holding up the Sky), Judith Fergin (U.S. Consul General in Sydney) and Nicole McKenna (Director of the National Foundation for Australian Women).

Ernst & Young Event 

2 August (Week 3) 4:00PM-6:00PM

"Give Your Career the Best Possible Head Start" - Join us for an information and networking session and office tour to be held at the Ernst & Young office to learn more about the exciting opportunities at Ernst & Young within their service lines. To secure your position for this event, apply here. For more information about  the internship application process, visit www.ey.com/AU/en/Careers/Students/Apply-here.

Commonwealth Bank Event

10 August (Week 4) 12:00pm-1:00pm, Mathews 130 (UNSW)

"The Recruitment Process - It's Your Time to Shine" - Join us over lunch to obtain inside tips to help get you through the recruitment process and help you secure an internship. Please register to attend this event at http://goo.gl/ji2s1. For information about the Commonwealth Bank Summer Intern Program, visit http://www.commbank.com.au/summerprogram.

Westpac Institutional Bank Event

18 August (Week 5) 4:00pm-6:00pm, Westpac Office (275 Kent Street)

Please join us for a case study, trading floor tour and networking session and find out about the opportunities available at Westpac. To attend this event, please register here: http://goo.gl/A3gIr . To apply or find out about the Westpac Summer Internship Program, visit: http://www.westpac.com.au/about-westpac/careers/westpac-graduates/.

Capital W Week
19th of September - 21st of September (Week 9)

Why does Capital W exist? What is it that differentiates Capital W from other societies? Find out the answers to these questions and more during Capital W Week. There will be plenty of competitions and prizes involved, so keep an eye out for more information! 

    Monday - Cupcake Day
Grab your FREE cupcake and have a chat with our members in front of the Q Lounge. Also, grab your FREE newsletter and keep updated with the latest news in regards to the financial markets and business fashion!

    Tuesday - Business Etiquette Workshop 1
Capital W has invited a special speaker in to introduce the basic etiquette required in a corporate environment. Spaces are limited so apply here quickly! If you have any other questions or want to talk to our friendly volunteers, come to the Quad near the Q Lounge and enjoy your chat with FREE lollies.

    Wednesday - Business Etiquette Workshop 2 + Prize Day
Put what you have learnt at the workshop into practice in a friendly and fun atmosphere. Also, go to our Facebook at 1:30pm and respond to the mystery question correctly and win the $50 ZARA voucher! More FREE lollies are available at our Q Lounge stall.

Business Etiquette Workshop
20th and 21st of September (Week 9)

Do you know how to do a proper handshake? Have you mastered the skill of holding a cup of water and finger food whilst someone reaches out for a handshake? This workshop will inform students about the appropriate mannerisms in various corporate situations. 

Apply here to secure your spot!

    20th of September (12pm - 1pm) 
Dean's Lounge, ASB West Wing, Level 6
Expert coach on business branding and personal branding, Danielle Di-Massi, will introduce the basic etiquette required in a corporate environment.

    21st of September (6pm - 7pm)
Dean's Lounge, ASB West Wing, Level 6
Put what you have learnt into practice in a fun and casual environment.

Intro to Industry

5th of October (Week 11)

This event will provide you a quick insight into the different career paths your business degree can take you. If you are not sure about your majors or wondering about the what certain professions do, this event will help answer your questions.

Come to Quad1001 from 12PM-1PM and have your questions answered by our panel of speakers who have had some experience in different industries such as investment banking, management consulting and professional services firms.

Please apply here to secure your place.