Unequal opportunities in accessing employability‐related programmes: South Asian graduates' experiences in Australia

Abstract Limited scholarly work has been conducted on obtaining equal opportunities to participate in employability‐related programmes by international students while studying Australia. Drawing a qualitative study, 20 South Asian postgraduates were interviewed explore their experiences accessing programmes. Based the findings, graduates have experienced unequal as postgraduate They are disadvantaged generic career advice and resume assistance offered university office, companies invited fairs offer internships, placements or graduate programme mostly domestic students. As result, unable gain employment field of studies. also several useful recommendations facilitate more chances developing employability thereby gaining successful These include partnerships with providing opportunities, diversification office roles, establishing connections alumni. The paper discusses implications for Australian higher education institutions policy practice