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Be recognised as one of Australia’s top future graduate talents and you might see your face in the Australian Financial Review. We put you through your paces and give you a taste of a full graduate recruitment process - even putting you in front of some of Australia’s top employers for interviews! The Top100 Awards is a truly unique experience to develop your application skills, communication skills, and personal branding to give your career a head start before you even graduate.
Meet Employers
Gain exposure to Australia’s top graduate employers.
Practise Applying
Try out a real recruitment process before experiencing the real thing.
Represent Your University
Help them rank higher in the Top100 University Awards.
Increase Your Profile
Enhance your professional profile being featured in The Australian Financial Review.
Should you reside outside of the greater Sydney area, GradConnection will organise your return flights and accommodation so you may attend. This is subject to terms, for further information, please contact [email protected]
1.Application
Thousands of students apply to the Top100 Future Leaders competition as the first step in the comprehensive recruitment process
2. Testing - by Sova Australia
You’ll then complete a selection of psychometric tests commonly used by many of Australia’s top graduate employers
3. Video Interview - by Alcami Interactive
You’ll then complete a video interview, which has recently become an important step in a typical high-volume recruiting process
4. Assessment - by Chandler Macleod
You’ll then participate in an actual assessment centre run by Chandler Macleod, where you’ll be assessed directly by employers
5. Awards Night
The dozens of employers that participate in these applicant assessments will announce their results with the students and universities taking top honours on the night
6. AFR
All finalists, winners and universities are published in the AFR alongside our results for the Top100 graduate employers
You must:
What is the most valuable thing you took from your Top100 experience?
“Through the Top100 competition I was able to network and connect with professionals, opening up many career opportunities for me and allowing me to develop a deeper understanding of my industry.”
Sydney Daelo (UTS) - Jacobs Engineering Consulting Award, Finalist 2021
Why did you apply for the Top 100?
“I would take any opportunity to have a test run at the graduate recruitment process and gain feedback before having to do it for a real graduate position. Applying for Top100 is definitely one of the most rewarding experiences I have had during university and I am so glad I applied. ”
Brittney Monk (UNSW) - Jacobs Engineering Consulting Award, Finalist 2021
What would you tell students looking to apply for Top100 this year?
“I’d advise everyone to apply, don’t hesitate, you have everything to gain from the application process. The experiences you gain from it will help you for many future endeavours.”
Derek Komban (UNSW) - EY Innovation Award, Finalist 2021
How did you find the Top100 process?
“The virtual process was quite smooth with frequent correspondence with the organisers. Starting from the initial written application to the final Assessment Centre, it really was a perfect example of what to expect - plus the award ceremony was a blast!”
Ryan Jeon (UNSW) - Westpac Banking, Insurance & Financial Services Award, Finalist 2021
Why did you apply for the Top 100?
“I realised it was a fantastic way to showcase what I have learnt in the past year, practice doing assessment centres for when I apply for graduate roles, and make new friends from different universities. During the dinner, it was a great to meet new people in different stages of their degree and listen to their experiences.”
Lien Nguyen (Macquarie University) - BP Commercial Award, Finalist 2021
What would you tell students looking to apply for Top100 this year?
“As cliché as it is, you really miss 100% of the shots you don't take. I didn't think I could even win a participation award for anything, but here I am. You really have nothing to lose. Good luck!”
Bhavya Popli (UTS) - Coles IT Award, Finalist 2021