Problem-solvers needed

Engineering careers are changing, and so too the types of skills employers are looking for

When I started my studies in law and commerce, I never imagined I’d work for a technology company. But it was IBM’s graduate program that kicked off my career and led me on a path that would take me all around the world.

Underpinning all my roles has been the idea of using technology to solve problems. Now that I’m at Telstra, my message to the thousands of engineering graduates we employ is to remember it’s not just about the technical aspects.

There are lots of people in the world who can identify problems, but we need people who can actually solve them. And if you can combine your STEM skills with a knowledge of business and an ability to communicate well, you’ll have an advantage when it comes to working with others to do great things.

If you had worked as an engineer at Telstra 20 years ago, it would most likely have been in