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Tapping into the Hidden Job Market

WHEN
March 18, 2026
5:30pm - 8:30pm
WHERE
The Couch International Student Centre
69 Bourke Street
Melbourne, VIC 3000
Australia
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Most jobs are never advertised. So how do you find them and make sure the right people find you?

Join this hands-on workshop for international students navigating the Australian job market. In this session, we’ll share practical strategies to help you stand out, get noticed, and build connections beyond the usual job boards.

You’ll learn how to:
• Build a personal brand and highlight your transferable skills
• Use LinkedIn to get on the radar of employers and recruiters
• Grow a professional network, even if you're starting from scratch


Event schedule

5:30 – 6:30 pm
Optional 1-on-1 CV check consultations

6:30 – 7:30 pm
Workshop: Tapping into the Hidden Job Market

7:30 – 8:30 pm
Dinner and networking


Presenters

Manushree Bahukhandi
Manushree Bahukhandi is a Go-to-Market leader who builds and scales SaaS businesses across the Asia-Pacific region. She has grown technology operations from the ground up to multi-million-dollar revenue and is passionate about mentoring start-ups and supporting professionals as they grow their careers.

Mark Cohen
Mark Cohen co-founded LearningPad to help bridge the gap between learning and work in the tech industry. He is an education and workforce leader with over 30 years of experience connecting learning, technology and careers, and is active in Melbourne’s skills, edtech and start-up communities.

🤝 The session will be interactive and networking-focused, giving you the chance to learn, ask questions, build your confidence, and connect with others.

Presented by LandingPad in partnership with MWC and The Couch.

Will you come?

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