Graduate Recruitment Immersion Program (GRIP)

The Graduate Recruitment Immersion Program (GRIP) is a fully simulated graduate recruitment experience designed exclusively for Monash Business School students.

Rather than learning about recruitment in theory, GRIP allows you to experience a typical graduate recruitment process from start to finish in a collaborative, supportive and feedback-driven environment.

Delivered in partnership between the Monash Business School Graduate Development Team and leading graduate recruitment consultancy Amberjack, GRIP provides an authentic insight into how leading employers assess and select graduate talent.

Across the program, you will move through each stage of a simulated recruitment process, gaining practical experience, structured guidance, and personalised feedback to ensure you feel confident and prepared when applying for real graduate roles.

What are the benefits?

By participating in GRIP, you will gain:

• First-hand experience of a graduate recruitment process
• Increased awareness of how employers assess performance
• Personalised, actionable feedback to improve future applications
• Greater confidence entering real graduate recruitment cycles
• The opportunity to learn directly from graduate recruitment specialists
• Enhanced employability skills, including communication, teamwork, problem-solving and professional presentation

Many students who complete GRIP go on to secure graduate roles, and the following insights from former GRIP participants show how the program gives them clarity, confidence, and a real edge in the recruitment process.

Clarity

“It was amazing to get real feedback. It helped me understand what recruiters are actually looking for and how to approach applications.”

Confidence

“Learning about the recruitment process from the employer’s point of view — especially how each stage is assessed — was incredibly valuable.”

A real edge

“I now understand what graduate employers are specifically looking for and how to get ahead of the competition.”

Program structure

Workshop 1 (O-Week)

• Get a clear picture of the early‐careers landscape and where you fit.
• Learn how to research graduate programs that match your goals.
• Understand what really happens in a typical recruitment process.
• Get introduced to online assessments and video interviews.

Workshop 2 (Week 2)

• Receive feedback on your application form and online assessment performance.
• Learn how assessment centres work and what employers are evaluating.
• Understand group activities and how to show your strengths.
• Hear directly from employers in panel sessions and get your questions answered.

Assessment Centre (Week 3)

• Take part in an online or face‐to‐face assessment centre simulation.
• Be observed in real time so you know exactly how you come across.

Feedback sessions (Week 4)

• Get tailored feedback on your performance across all stages.
• Identify your key development areas.
• Learn practical strategies to improve your performance in real graduate recruitment.

Getting involved

Eligibility

To be eligible for GRIP, you must:

• Be enrolled in a Monash Business School undergraduate or postgraduate degree
• Have a minimum WAM of 70+
• Be available to participate in all workshops, assessment centre activities and feedback sessions
• Thoughtful completion of all program requirements within required timeframes.

Application and program timeline

How to apply

Applications open in late November via the designated application link.

Due to limited places (75 students maximum), early preparation and strong application submissions are encouraged.

Shortlisted applicants will be notified following the close of applications.

Questions? Reach out to us via email at buseco-graduatedevelopment@monash.edu