UNSW Business Society 2021 Careers Guide

2021 Edition

UNSW Business Society

CAREERS GUIDE

Contents Addresses 03

Presidents’ Address

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Dean’s Address

Industry Interviews Accounting 26

Chartered Accountants

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ShineWing Advertising & PR

Guides

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Networking

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Attire and Appearance

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Recruitment

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COVID-19 Considerations

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Careers and Employment

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Career Accelerator

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Trimesters

Consulting 36

Protiviti

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Bain & Company

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Mercer Consumer Goods & Retail

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Nestle

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P&G

Majors

Professional Services 48

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WPP

EY

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Accounting

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Economiccs

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Finance

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WooliesX

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Marketing

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Quantium

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HR Management

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Google

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Financial Technology

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Business Analytics

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Information Systems

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AMP

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Actuarial Studies

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Flow Traders

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International Business

61

J.P. Morgan

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Taxation

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Citi

Technology

Finance and Investment Banking

Presidents’ Address We would like to warmly welcome you all to the beginning of a new year with the UNSW Business Society. Whether you’re a fresh-faced first year or a seasoned student coming back to face your final trimester, we are excited to have you in our company as we navigate through the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of business.

For some of you, success may be the moment when preparation meets opportunity. For others, success is built brick-by-brick, with sweat, blood, and tears. Whether you believe that the key to success are these ideas, or whether the key is to focus on achieving goals rather than avoiding life’s inevitable obstacles, we are here to tell you that there is no single path to success. Each to their own, you may be motivated by your passion, your determination to work, or your desire to take that first step into an unknown, unexplored avenue of opportunity. No matter where your beginnings or destinations may be, know the luxury of triumph lies in the struggle – that the greatest success of all is having the courage to try.

While the road ahead may be paved with speed bumps, the UNSW Business Society will be there to support you as you embark on your own unique journeys. We seek to guide you towards your ambitions, open new avenues of opportunity, and most of all, inspire to push the limits of your comfort zones beyond the walls of the classroom.

Backed by the UNSW Business School, BSOC is here to empower you to seize the reigns of your own narrative. As a non-profit organisation run by students, we offer you a quintessential university

experience – one that enriches your technical, social, and professional development to open new horizons from your orientation, progression, and graduation.

The Careers Guide is just one by-product of this goal. Created by our dedicated Publications and Careers teams, we encourage you to explore the insights and information from our top-tier sponsors, and the plethora of tips and tricks along the way. Across a diverse range of business sectors, this guide will navigate you through the unique offerings and experiences of numerous work environments. Through this, we hope to open the door to your professional journey, and help you ace your interview.

So this year we challenge you to begin. We challenge you to take that first step out of your comfort zone. To face the daunting opportunities and obstacles that fuel your growth. We challenge you to push the limits of your ambitions, because while ships in the harbour are safe, that’s not what ships are built for. Most of all we challenge you to drive at your own pace; to not be dissuaded by where others are along their journey, but to persevere, fail, and try time and time again on your own path. Wherever you are on your journey, and whatever extraordinary learnings you may come across, know that the BSOC community will always be here to support you.

Drive change and new beginnings in 2021. We’re excited to see where the road you carve will take you, and we hope you make this year the best chapter of your story yet.

Abie Lau and Bryan Herijanto Co-Presidents UNSW Business Society 2021

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Dean’s Address

When you graduate, I want you to be able to confidently adapt to future careers by taking advantage of business experiences that complement your education to help you learn, grow and explore your options.

As well as this guide, you have the support of many other UNSW Business School resources and initiatives, including Career Accelerator @ UNSW Business School’s suite of offerings. Maximise your potential by engaging with Career Accelerator’s newsletters, which will keep your finger on the pulse of each Term’s opportunities from internships and networking, to employer events and mentoring programs.

Today, you can begin planning those opportunities with the UNSW Business Society, the largest society at UNSW and an official 2021 Affiliated Partner Society of the UNSW Business School.

This Careers Guide was created by students, for students, as a valuable go-to guide to assist you in your career decisions – whether you’re looking to upskill, network more effectively or find the ideal internship.

And of course, get involved with more of our UNSW Business School affiliated clubs and societies – there’s something for everyone! This year, we have 26 societies within our learning community – all of which offer career experiences, upskilling workshops and opportunities to tap into their extensive Alumni networks and great contacts for you as you embark on your own career.

UNSW Business School, one of the leading business schools in the Asia-Pacific, places a strong emphasis on creating a career-focused learning experience for our students. This means you’ll have opportunities such as mentoring and overseas work placements, in addition to developing the problem solving, technical and collaborative skills required in today’s ever changing and connected workplace.

We are very proud of the Business School’s 80,000+ alumni who have achieved great success in their diverse career paths – as entrepreneurs, business and community leaders or academics.

One thing they have in common is the confidence to ask, ‘why not?’ when it comes to new ideas – and career paths. And this guide is designed to encourage you to do just that.

Many of today’s graduates are embarking on careers that did not exist when they entered high school.

Now is the time to explore your career potential and launch your path to success.

Professor Chris Styles Dean UNSW Business School

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Guides

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Networking

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Network with Purpose For students without prior professional experience, the thought of networking may be highly intimidating. Questions such as ‘what should I say?’ are common dilemmas for students before or during a networking event. Refining your professional conduct and having preparation will allow you to make the most of the networking event, whether it be a careers fair or following a panel talk.

When entering a conversation, be sure to properly introduce yourself. You may also include your degree or major, as it may help the industry representative to provide more relevant information or advice when speaking with you. Asking open-ended questions will allow you to further the scope of the conversation and take a more conversational approach rather than a formal interview. The best questions are the ones that can not be answered by a simple “yes” or “no,” as shown below.

For pre-penultimate students, having the ability to network with confidence will open up a lot of doorways through building interpersonal skills. Networking events are the perfect way for you to find out more about the firms and areas that you may be interested to work in from a direct source.

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Be an Active Listener Listening attentively to the person you are talking to will allow you to establish rapport by showing interest in their advice or experiences. An effective listener will implement both verbal and non-verbal cues, maintain good eye-contact and respond appropriately to the conversation to convey their engagement. Not being present in the conversation can cause you to appear ingenuine and create a negative impression.

For penultimate or final year students, networking events are an excellent opportunity to foster new connections. It is important to get acquainted or ask questions about internship placements or graduate opportunities that certain firms may Keep in Contact offer.

Don’t be afraid to follow up with individuals you meet at an event, by sending an email or friendly Research and Prepare LinkedIn message expressing When it comes to networking gratitude over the conversation events, it is crucial that you can you shared, and if appropriate, maintain a good impression of referring to some of the topics yourself. By taking the time to discussed that were of interest. research the firm, you may come across potential questions you Finally, make the most of the would like clarification on or events you attend by building important information that will valuable relationships with both allow you to maintain engaging sponsors and attendees - you conversations. never know where those connections may lead!

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“What role do you undertake at your company?”

“What is it about working at your company that is different compared to others?”

“How did you get involved in this field?”

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Attire and Appearance Dress for Success Whether it be networking events, job interviews or corporate jobs, what you wear and how you conduct yourself plays a major role in how others perceive you. Your dress code expresses a visual image to employers regarding your attitude to the company and professionalism in general - so don’t underestimate the power of a sharp suit or blouse!

Apart from attire, body language is another subliminal way others assess your credibility, leadership and trustworthiness. Ensure you maintain eye contact, reduce nervous gestures and a good posture.

For men

For women

Business Casual

Business Formal

Business casual is a more relaxed professional style. For example, this may be worn for informal corporate events.

Business formal is the standard dress code expected in corporate firms as well as more formal networking events.

- Business separates, for example a skirt worn with a cardigan or jacket.

- Coloured shirts and blouses, rather than collared button-downs. Choose a solid neutral colour or muted patterns like stripes or checks, avoiding low-cut necklines.

- Shoes may be comfortable flats, loafers, and pumps but should remain closed-toe. Aim for neutral colours such as black, brown, navy, and grey.

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- Collared button-ups in soft colours.

Subtle patterns (e.g. stripes) are acceptable, with or without a tie.

- Ties should be solid, neutral colours like black, navy, or grey, or a simple pattern.

- Pullovers and sweaters worn over shirts should be plain or a subtle pattern.

Avoid colours that contrast with the shirt worn underneath.

- Shoes can be oxfords, loafers, or any other comfortable dress shoes in brown or black. Avoid sneakers.

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A well-cut pantsuit or skirt suit in a conservative colour, such as black or navy.

White button-ups with a collar or a conservative blouse.

Closed-toe heels in a neutral colour.

Neat and simple hair, makeup, and jewellery. Depending on the event and company, body piercings and tattoos should be covered.

Skirts never more than two finger-widths above the knees.

A tailored suit in a solid, neutral colour, such as black, grey, or navy.

Ties and other accessories should be both modest in colour and style - solid colours or striped patterns in muted or neutral tones. No novelty ties.

White or blue collared button-up shirts that complement suit choice.

Appropriate accessories such as a belt, watch or cufflinks can also be valuable additions.

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Recruitment Curriculum Vitae (CV) A curriculum vitae (CV) or a resume is a short summary of your experience and skills such that recruiters can get a glimpse of who you are.

Cover Letter A cover letter typically accompanies your resume and will often be tailored to the specific firm you are applying to.

It is important to have an effective CV that stands out and is specific to the job. When composing your CV, research the job you are applying and what the role requires so that you can include relevant experience, achievements and skills that recruiters will look out for.

Tips For a Better CV: - Try to keep your CV to 1 page - Utilise assertive and positive language - Always include relevant skills either professional or interpersonal - Proofread your final CV

For a strong cover letter, keep it concise and relevant to the role and the firm which would allow employers to focus more on your applications.

Your cover letter should highlight: - Your motivation to work for the particular firm and division - Why you’re suitable for this role shown through your skills and experience - How you would fit well with the company culture and the values you have to show for it

Personality Tests Personality tests have been taken up by many firms in the recruitment process as they are more accurate to determine your behavioural style, opinions and motivators. These tests are carefully engineered to reflect your true personality, your working style and how you approach different types of problems.

Sample tests can be found online and if you would like to try, check the link below: https://www.shldirect.com/en/practice-tests UNSW Library has books that contain practice psychometric tests. UNSW Careers and Employment also holds regular psychometric testing workshops.

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Sample CV Structure: 1. Heading 2. Personal Profile 3. Work Experience 4. Education and Qualifications 5. Skills/Hobbies/Extracurricular

Common Pitfalls: - Spelling, grammatical errors or unclear formatting.

- Excessive personal details (e.g. race, religion, marital status).

- Imbalance between claiming responsibility and identifying achievements.

Aptitude and Psychometric Testing Logical

Measures your ability to draw logical conclusions based on statements or arguments and to identify the relevant strengths and weaknesses of those arguments. This is usually tested through logical word problems.

Verbal

Measures your ability to convey understanding from verbal information given and explain this information to others in a clear and logical manner. These will be more of comprehension or verbal problems.

Numerical

Measures your ability to interpret, analyse and draw logical conclusions from numerical information in graphs and tables. These are naturally more mathematical related problems.

Phone Interview

Video Interview

Potential questions include:

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These types of interviews can be conducted on a schedule or unscheduled basis. The HR team may ask questions that touch on both behavioural and motivational questions about your application.

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Why did you apply for this role and what sets you apart from other candidates?

What are your strengths that can be utilised in this role?

What are your weaknesses?

What is the most important thing you look for in a job/company?

Situational Questions

Situational questions are used to see how you would respond to a workplace situation.

Tips: Think about what the question is asking before responding appropriately.

Ask the interviewer to repeat the question or give you time to think if you need clarification or have misheard it.

Think carefully to avoid contradicting yourself and having flawed logic.

Most importantly, practice! It is almost impossible to predict questions that will be assessed, so the best approach is to practice responding under pressure to a broad range of questions.

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Situation Describe the event or situation you were in

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Task Explain the task you had to complete

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Action Describe the specific actions you had to take to complete it

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Result Close with the result of your efforts

Video interviews are an increasingly popular method, as they can be conducted individually whilst not spending recruiters precious time. All you need is a device with a front facing camera, stable internet and quiet.

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Ensure your internet connection and devices are working fine.

Find a quiet place where you can take a business call with no distractions Always stick within the time limit and speak with a confident voice whilst maintaining eye contact with the webcam

Behavioural Questions

Interviewers have a list of skills which will be shown by behavioural questions. The best approach in answering these is to use the STAR technique. These questions usually cover very big traits that they are looking for such as leadership, communication skills and teamwork.

Examples of common questions: Tell me about a time when you had a problem with your teammate, how did you respond to it?

Tell me about a time when a task you were working on encountered difficulties and what did you do to overcome it?

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Assessment Centres and Recruitment Days

Partner or Senior Manager Interview

Large firms usually conduct a recruitment day for its prospective interns or graduates.

This usually lasts for a whole day consisting of two parts. The first part will be where the candidate will be grouped up into different groups and required to complete a case study. The assessors usually test how well the candidates can communicate, generate ideas and work with each other. The second part of the day will be an interview with a partner or senior manager. However some firms would not have this section in their recruitment process.

An interview run by a partner of the respective firm. Generally these interviews are used to assess a candidate’s personality fit for a firm. However they can also ask questions related ito a particular skill or competency or knowledge of the firm and the industry, as opposed to questions only personality questions.

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COVID-19 Considerations COVID-19 has changed our lives dramatically, and has greatly impacted the operations of businesses. This includes the recruitment process - both how recruitment works and what the recruiters are looking for.

For the recruitment process, all in person interviews and assessment centres have been moved to an online environment where they would conduct one on one or group interviews over Zoom or Microsoft Teams. You should still treat these interviews the same as in person, by dressing up in appropriate clothing and ensure that you answer questions to a great quality. Moreover, ensure that you have a stable internet connection and working webcam as you have to always show yourself online.

Meanwhile, recruiters have also been looking for more traits than just being able to work in a team, communicate well with leadership skills. As work has rapidly transitioned to online, recruiters are beginning to look for candidates with great adaptability skills especially in technology as most work is being done online. Also an important trait is candidates with a sense of self-direction and being motivated enough to continue working efficiently at home.

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General Tips: Prepare for an online interview as if it is in person and definitely maintain the body language and eye contact.

Stay motivated and resilient throughout this tough period, reach out to friends for advice on your online skills and practice with each other.

Be prepared for any quick changes and contact the recruiters if you need any considerations or clarifications.

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Careers and Opportunities

UNSW Careers and Employment A career appointment offers students the opportunity to meet one-on-one with a careers consultant to discuss their career development Seminars on topics such as ‘Ace the Interview’, ‘Writing a Successful Resume and Cover Letter’, ‘Navigating LinkedIn for Career Success’ and ‘Applying for Graduate and Internship Programs Online’ are offered weekly through the UNSW Careers and Employment but also through societies and Business School run events UNSW also has their own careers website dedicated for students and aluminis where companies post job postings on it to attract talent, it is a perfect way to get exposed to many different types of career opportunities.

Careers Website login: https://careersonline.unsw.edu.au/students/login/

Mentoring and Alumni

UNSW Business School offers a range of mentoring opportunities to students including online and structured programs.

- Career Mentoring Program is a 10-week opportunity open to all UNSW Business School Students in the penultimate or final year of their undergraduate degree. Students are paired with an experienced business professional for career mentoring and coaching.

- Alumni Leaders Mentoring is a mentoring program offered to BCom (International) Students to help prepare for International Exchange.

- Australian Business Essentials is a personal and professional development extracurricular program designed specifically for international postgraduate students with no professional work experience in Australia

Networking and Events

- Business Connect provides you with the chance to start learning and practising your networking skills, building a professional network and meeting people to discuss your career options.

- Industry Insights provides workshop sessions delivered by employers and industry professionals on campus.

Global Opportunities

UNSW Business School also offers Global Programs that allows students to gain work experience as well as immersion into a city of your choice. These programs include: - Global Business Practicum (COMM3020) which is an experiential and intensive for-credit course that provides an opportunity to work in small cross-disciplinary consulting teams in certain cities in Asia. Placements are in Bangkok, Mumbai, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Israel and Shanghai. However due to COVID-19, these programs still run but on a virtual basis as international travel is banned.

- International Information Systems and Technology Practicum (INFS3020) which is an intensive 6UOC undergraduate course, providing Information Systems students an opportunity to further their knowledge in the international aspects of IS and IT in a business context.

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Career Accelerator

Get Career Ready in 2021

Accelerate your career from Day 1 with UNSW Business School’s Career Accelerator Career Accelerator is a suite of opportunities open exclusively to all UNSW Business School students: undergrad, postgrad, domestic and international. These cover four main areas: Internships, Networking, Mentoring and Global opportunities.

Our Career Accelerator team works entirely for the UNSW Business School student body, providing our students with a diverse range of career-related opportunities to ensure they’re not only career-ready, but the best graduates in the market.

Getting started from Day 1

Step 1: Unlock your Career Accelerator opportunities Complete your Career Accelerator: Essentials modules. This takes under 30 mins and is completely free. These short modules on communication, teamwork, planning and self-management provide essential skills for your future workplace experiences. Bonus: you get a LinkedIn badge to show it off!

Step 2: See what’s on offer and get planning As a first year, you won’t have the minimum UOC to jump right into a for-credit internship or Global Business Practicum. But that doesn’t mean you can’t start scoping out what’s on offer and planning now. Use the UNSW Term Planner and reference Progression Plans to see how you can map out your second year. If you need some help, get in touch with UNSW Business School Student Services for guidance.

In the meantime, get stuck into all of the Networking, Mentoring and Business Experience programs you are eligible to engage in. This will provide you a wealth of diverse experience that will help inform the decisions you make in second year, including what type of internship and industry you want to work in.

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Step 3: Keep watch!

Look out for our Career Accelerator emails, which will keep you posted on what events, programs and opportunities are on offer across the year.

Step 4: Connect with your community Career Accelerator works closely with a big bunch of societies, who are formally affiliated with the UNSW Business School. You’re in good company with BSOC, who are an official partner with the faculty, and work very closely with us throughout the year.

Engaging in clubs & societies opens you up to new opportunities, new networks and new experiences – all of which add to your personal and professional development at university.

Networking

Industry Insights lunchtime workshops are delivered by industry right here on campus.

This intimate, interactive workshop gives students to opportunity to learn about various sectors and trends, with the added benefit of networking with the speaker and like-minded peers over a light lunch. We also co-host with a UNSW Business School affiliated Society, keeping that community love alive!

Business Connect is your first-step in building your professional network. Held on-site at one of our industry partner’s offices (such as Westpac, CommBank or EY), you will have the opportunity to practice your networking skills, connect with industry professionals and develop your communication and relationship building skills.

This is an exclusive event offered once per term with limited spots available.

Mentor Connect is an online mentoring program which allows you to have one-off career conversations with a fellow peer – an AGSM MBA student. Our AGSM students are great mentors as they understand what’s you’re currently going through with your studies but also have years of industry experience to help provide sound career advice.

Business Experience Programs

Our Business Experience programs are open to all students from day one. This includes: Global Trade Accelerator, Future Radar, Dealbook and Shared Value.

These programs run all through the year, including Term breaks, and offer 2-week experiences and 25 hours of business experience, with flexible delivery to work online and face-to-face. Not only do they provide authentic projects with industry, they’re also a great way to engage in teamwork, as they’re open to all students across undergrad and postgrad.

We also provide access to Forage’s virtual internship programs, where you can do company-branded virtual internships to get a feel for day-to-day tasks and experiences in roles within that industry. Best part? There’s no limit to how many you can do!

Internships

From mid-degree, you can enrol in for-credit work placements, consultancy projects and social entrepreneurship practicums.

Industry Experience Program (COMM2222) Gain experience and credit towards your degree by completing an internship. On your placement, you will be based within a company, gaining real -world experience combined with formal learning. You can apply for a university-sourced placement or bring your own!

Industry Consulting Project (COMM2233) Work in a diverse, cross disciplinary team on a real business problem for a major industry partner.

You will undertake a combination of company visits, lectures at UNSW Sydney and industry mentoring to allow you to put your theory and knowledge into practice to solve a real issue.

Social Entrepreneurship Practicum (COMM3030) This intensive for-credit course and is open to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. These local and global practicums enable students to put their business skills and knowledge to use on a real social entrepreneurship project.

UNSW shines in this space, having won top spots in 2018 and 2019.

Career Mentoring Program: The Career Mentoring Program is open to UG and PG domestic and international students and is a structured 10-week formal mentoring relationship. You will be partnered with an experienced industry professional and Alumni. You will have the opportunity to gain wisdom and advice from your mentor to support your career development.

Global Business Practicum The Global Business Practicum is an extensive and experiential for-credit short-course. Each year, the practicum is offered in Bangkok, Mumbai, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Israel, Bangalore and Shanghai. You’ll have the unique opportunity to gain international understanding, exposure and workplace skills by studying and working in overseas.

Questions? careeraccelerator@unsw.edu.au

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Trimesters

Since 2019, UNSW works on a three-term academic calendar model, also known as UNSW 3+.

UNSW 3+ means 3 x 10 teaching week terms with an optional 5 week intensive summer term. There will be roughly 2 weeks break between each ‘Trimester’ and students will be given the option to take up to 3 courses per term. To enrol for courses, students choose all courses at the beginning of the year with class time slots open at the start of each trimester.

9 courses when taking 3 a trimester as opposed to 8 when taking 4 a semester. At the same time the greater flexibility provided by trimesters means more flexibility in your choices when deciding when to take time off for internships, work, volunteering, and exchange opportunities. This means you can now better determine how you want to undertake your education.

These changes mean several things for you as a student. You can now graduate faster as it is easier to complete more courses a year;

Term dates for UNSW 3+ have been finalised for 2021.

Summer Term January 4th to February 6th

Term 1 Feburary 15th to May 13th

Term 2 May 31st to August 26th

Term 3 September 13th to December 9th

Things to make a note of: 1.

Make sure you plan carefully what courses you want to do for the upcoming year.

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Ensure that the courses you want to do are offered in that specific term.

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Make sure you read your course handbook to ensure correct enrolment into the correct classes.

4. Full time students are now considered based on trimesters. The minimum requirement is 2 courses a term, or a total of 12 units of credit per term (one course being 6UOC generally).

5. To check if you make the full timer status, refer to UNSW’s online system: https://student.unsw.edu.au/new-calendar-load

Majors

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ACCOUNTING What is Accounting?

CAREER PATHWAYSS

ELECTIVES

ACCT CORE

BCOM CORE COURSES

Accounting is the process of analysing financial transactions to identify and communicate relevant information to stakeholders such that they can make informed decisions. Through this process, businesses can allocate resources efficiently and ensure the welfare of all stakeholders.

COMM1100

Business Decision Making

COMM1110

Evidence - Based Problem Solving

COMM1120

Collaboration and Innovation in Business

COMM1140

Financial Management

COMM1150

Global Business Environments

COMM1170

Organisational Resources

COMM1180

Value Creation

COMM1190

Data, Insights and Decisions

ACCT2511

Financial Accounting Fundamentals

ACCT2522

Management Accounting 1

ACCT2542

Corporate Financial Reporting and Analysis

ACCT3563

Issues in Financial Reporting and Analysis

ACCT2507 ACCT3708 COMM3202

ACCT2672 COMM2222 FINS3626

ACCT3853 COMM2233 TABL2741

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION Fortunately for UNSW students, the UNSW business school has many accredited programs and specifically for accounting there is CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants ANZ. For CPA Australia, to become an associate, the student needs to obtain the minimum qualifications of an accredited undergraduate degree majoring in accounting and then completing a range of courses in accounting and finance to satisfy the minimum core knowledge requirements.

Similarly for Chartered Accountants ANZ, it requires business school students to hold an accredited bachelor or master degree majoring in accounting in addition to approved employment and three years mentored practical experience. This section requires you to work in an accounting role with a recognised training

ACCT3601 COMM3020 TABL3033

ACCT3610 COMM3030

ACCT3625 COMM3101

Public Accountants perform accounting services to many different tiers of society, from individuals to corporations, governments and sometimes non - for profit organisations. Many of these services are client based consulting and work on historical data with certain scenarios. Typical employers include the KPMG, PWC, EY and Deloitte.

Government Accountants specifically work in the private sector for activities such as core assurance and other services. Typically they work in the private sector that are regulated by government regulations hence auditors ensure the regulations are followed.

Management Accountants usually work internally in response to helping management in allocating resources efficiently and providing a sustainable future for the corporation.

They usually analyse past financial data and provide improvements to ensure that the corporation is moving forward sustainably.

Internal Accountants as the name suggests works internally and carries the sole responsibility in providing assessment to the internal records of a firm they are employed by. They are different to management accounting as they only facilitate and monitor the financial statements rather than the direct engineering and changing of the financial statements.

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ECONOMICS What is Economics?

Economics explores the behaviour of individuals and firms and their strategic interactions, the causes and effects of unemployment and inflation, economic growth and development, income inequality, industrial organisation, public policy design and implementation, and management of the environment whilst determining how to improve efficiency and living standards.

MAJORS

Economics

A business-related social science that seeks to understand and critically evaluate decision making of individuals, businesses, governments and global organisations.

Econometrics

Focuses on the creation and application of quantitative models from individual behaviour to the macroeconomic aspects.

Financial Economics

Focuses on how financial firms, individuals and markets manage financial risk

Business Economics

A diverse discipline that seeks to understand and critically evaluate decision making of individuals, businesses, governments and global organisations.

CORE FOR ALL ECON1101 - Microecon 1 ECON1102 - Macroecon 1 ECON1202 - Quantitative Analysis ECON1203 - Business and Economics Statistics CORE - ECONOMICS ECON2102 - Microeconomics 2 ECON2206 - Introductory Econometrics ECON3208 - Applied Econometrics Models CORE - ECONOMETRICS ECON2102 - Microeconomics 2 ECON2206 - Introductory Econometrics ECON3203 - Econometric Theory and Methods ECON3208 - Applied Econometrics Models ECON3209 - Statistics for Econometrics CORE - FINANCIAL ECON ECON2102 - Microeconomics 2 ECON2206 - Introductory Econometrics ECON2209 - Business Forecasting ECON3107 - Economics of Finance ECON3206 - Financial Econometrics CORE - BUSINESS ECON COMM1100 - Business Decision Making ECON1202 - Quantitative Analysis for Business and Economics

CAREER PATHWAYS

A reputable degree in economics can prepare you for a wide range of careers. Graduates can choose to work in the private sector as economists who observe the impact of domestic and international market movements of different industries and businesses. Graduates can also join the financial sector such as banking and financial services in equities or overseeing merger and acquisition. You can also pursue a career in an international company as an accountant, auditor or economic management consultants.

The public sector is also a very popular choice for economics such as working on the fiscal and monetary policies of a central bank. Financial policy and government organisations also require economists 17

FINANCE What is Finance?

Finance is the management of money in financial and capital markets through investment decisions and corporate financing decisions. It also involves dealing with the value of financial assets and making decisions under face paced environments whilst developing risk mitigation strategies for adverse situations.

BCOM CORE COURSES COMM1100 COMM1150 COMM1110 COMM1170 COMM1120 COMM1180 COMM1140 COMM1190 FINANCE CORE COURSES FINS1612 - Capital Markets and Institutions FINS2613 - Intermediate Business Finance FINS2624 - Portfolio Management FINS3616 - International Business Finance

FINANCE ELECTIVES FINS3626 ACCT3563 FINS3630 COMM2222 FINS3631 COMM3020 FINS3633 COMM3030 FINS3634 COMM3101 FINS3635 COMM3202 FINS3636 FINS2622 FINS3637 FINS2643 FINS3640 FINS3623 FINS3641 FINS3625

FINS3644 FINS3645 FINS3646 FINS3647 FINS3648 FINS3650 FINS3655 FINS3666 FINS3775

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) credential is a professional standard of choice for more than 31,000 finance firms worldwide. It is usually desired by top employers such as JP Morgan, UBS and so on as this certification shows that the candidate has the highest technical and analytical skills whilst maintaining a professional standard in finance.

CAREER PATHWAYS Personal Finance

This is working on the finance of individuals such as paying for education, financing for real estate and cars, buying insurance, investing, saving and superannuation.

Public Finance

This is conducted by government organisations to satisfy their social responsibilities. From money management on day to day operations, they also have to ensure equitable wealth distribution among citizens and enacting policies for a stable economy

Corporate Finance

Corporate finance deals with the financing of a company which ranges from its capital structure and the decisions made by management to increase the value of the firm. This covers a wide range of tools and analysis to allocate capital and resources.

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MARKETING What is Marketing?

Marketing is about communicating value to customers to maintain the deep relationship with the customers, distributors and suppliers. It is required to understand the needs of the consumers which is achieved through innovative means of communicating and distributing products to the marketplace for positive customer satisfaction. Marketing has also helped in promoting the majors brands around the world and has emphasised the need to maintain a competitive edge in all areas of the business.

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION The Australian Marketing Association is the professional body for all marketers. There are many benefits in being in this professional body. This most obvious one is obtaining the Certified Practising Marketer acknowledging the extensive knowledge and experience in the marketing profession. They also provide continuous development programs for all members and a wide range of marketing seminars and events for all its members.

BCOM CORE COURSES

MARKETING ELECTIVES

COMM1100 COMM1150 COMM1110 COMM1170 COMM1120 COMM1180 COMM1140 COMM1190 MARKETING CORE COURSES

ACCT3563 COMM2222 COMM2233 COMM3020 COMM3030 COMM3101 COMM3202

MARK2012 - Marketing Fundamentals MARK2052 - Marketing Research MARK2085 - Consumer Centric Innovation MARK3054 - Marketing Analytics and Big Data

MARK2051 MARK2053 MARK2055 MARK2060 MARK2071 MARK3081

MARK3085 MARK3088 MARK3089 MARK3090 MARK3091 MARK3092

CAREER PATHWAYS Advertising is responsible for making creative and innovative promotional campaigns to raise awareness for the products of a certain brand. This way is able to help people find out more about products and are more willing to buy. Advertisers usually work with many marketing concepts when developing a strategy to the final execution.

Public Relations help the company manage its image and the perceptions of the brand and its products. PR people are usually spokesmen for the company on the media, social media and arranging public appearance. It is important from a marketing perspective as they have to understand how people perceive images and how to creatively add value to the brand.

Market Researchers investigate what drives a consumer’s behaviour. They use a lot of the marketing strategies such as surveys, focus groups and in person product demonstrations to understand the consumers needs and the behaviour of the target market.

Product Management markets and develops the product for the target market. Brand managers have to focus on the bigger picture and assume responsibility for a whole brand and it’s products. This requires a tactical and strategic understanding of the business from it’s target market to it’s suppliers hence getting the product to the shelves whilst building connections with consumers.

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HR MANAGEMENT What is Human Resource Management?

Human resource management (HRM) is the strategic approach to managing an organisation's employees, workplace environment and culture. Specialisation in human resource management provides a strong practical and theoretical grounding in the policies and processes involved in the management of people at work. HRM is an organisational function that provides leadership and advice for dealing with all issues related to the people in an organisation such as compensation, recruitment, performance management, organisation development, safety, wellness, benefits, employee motivation, communication, training and administration.

BCOM CORE COURSES

HR MANAGEMENT CORE COURSES

COMM1100

Business Decision Making

COMM1170

Organisational Resources

COMM1110

Evidence - Based Problem Solving

MGMT1002

Managing Organisational Behaviour

COMM1120

Collaboration and Innovation in Business

MGMT2705

Industrial Relations

COMM1140

Financial Management

MGMT2718

HR Management

COMM1150

Global Business Environments

COMM1170

Organisational Resources

COMM1180

Value Creation

COMM1190

Data, Insights and Decisions

CAREER PATHWAYS Human Resource Managers are responsible for overseeing the HRM department of a business and provide consulting for recruiting and hiring new staff.

Human Resource Consultants are specialists hired by companies to help increase the efficiency of their business and/or help implement new policies and procedures International Human Resource Professionals work for global organizations that conduct business overseas. They help companies with hiring and training employees, managing employee programs, and addressing employee concerns.

Training & Development Managers teach training methods to specialists. plan, coordinate, and direct employee skill enhancement programs for an organisation's staff.

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FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY What is Financial Technology?

Financial Technology (FinTech) is a rapidly growing field synthesising finance and technology to enhance and reimagine financial services. The most well-known examples are payment systems (PayPal, WeChat, Bitcoin and cryptocurrency), portfolio management and Robo-advice (US, Europe, Australia), peer-to-peer lending, high-frequency trading, and decentralized finance. Established financial services firms (BigTech) and entrepreneurs both demand talent in this space as FinTech products are by nature scalable and have potential for huge impact in a financial services business.

BCOM CORE COURSES

FINTECH CORE COURSES

COMM1100 COMM1110 COMM1120 COMM1140

COMM1190 - Data, Insights and Decisions FINS1612 - Capital Markets and Institutions FINS3645 - Financial Market Design and Analytics FINS3646 - Toolkit for Finance FINS3647 - Bitcoin and Decentralised Finance FINS3648 - Banking, Finance, Technology

COMM1150 COMM1170 COMM1180 COMM1190

BUSINESS ANALYTICS What is Business Analytics?

As we move into a more tech savvy world, data will only become messier whilst resources in managing these will be limited, so businesses will need to allocate resources strategically to solve these data problems. So business analytics teaches students to manage and communicate information from the data. This majors equips students with the technical expertise as well as the practical capacity to implement their knowledge into improving the business decision making process.

BCOM CORE COURSES

BUSINESS ANALYTICS CORE COURSES

COMM1100 COMM1110 COMM1120 COMM1140

COMM1822 - Introduction to Databases for Business Analytics COMM2050 - Data Use and Misuse COMM2501 - Data Visualisation and Communication

COMM1150 COMM1170 COMM1180 COMM1190

CAREER PATHWAYS Business Analyst

Business Operations Analyst

Quantitative Analytics

Data Architect

Market Research Analyst

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INFORMATION SYSTEMS What are Information Systems?

Information systems are the mechanisms that drive the innovations enabling people and organisations to be more creative and productive. Students study complex systems such as enterprises, their services for different stakeholders and their internal processes conducted by people (with knowledge, skills and social capital) using data, information and IT-enabled services. Through this major, students will learn about various complex decision making contexts and how information systems support organisations to achieve their short-term and long-term objectives.

CAREER PATHWAYS

BCOM CORE COURSES COMM1100 COMM1150 COMM1110 COMM1170 COMM1120 COMM1180 COMM1140 COMM1190 INFO SYSTEMS CORE COURSES COMM1190 - Data, Insights and Decisions INFS1603 - Introduction to Business Databases INFS2602 - Digital transformation in Business INFS2603 - Business Analysis INFS3604 - Business Process Management

Product Management

IT Infrastructure Developers

Business Analyst

Management Consultant

Digital Transformation Network Developers Analyst Systems Analyst IS/IT Architects Technical Manager IS/IT Consultant

ACTUARIAL STUDIES What is Actuarial Studies?

This is a separate degree itself. However actuarial studies is the extensive study of mathematical models to quantify risk and help solve financial, social and economic problems.

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION UNSW offers accredited courses with the Institute of Actuaries of Australia (IAAA), which allows students to pass certain courses of the IAAA whilst studying university which speeds up the process.

CAREER PATHWAYS

ACTUARIAL CORE COURSES COMM1140 COMM1180 COMM1170 ACTL1101

ECON1101 ECON1102 MATH1151 MATH1251

ACTUARIAL ELECTIVES ACTL3141 ACTL3142 ACTL3151 ACTL3162 22

ACTL3182 ACTL3191 ACTL3192

ACTL2111 ACTL2131 ACTL2102

Actuarial Analyst

Credit Analyst

Business Consultant

Insurance Pricing Analyst

Investment Banker

Risk Assessment Officer

Asset and Wealth Management Analyst

Superannuation Advisor

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS What is International Business?

International Business (IB) is a rapidly growing field of study dealing with the development, strategy, and management of multinational enterprises. The IB specialisation looks at how firms conduct operations globally, how the international environment shapes business and how roles and responsibilities of firms develop with international competition.

BCOM CORE COURSES COMM1100 COMM1150 COMM1110 COMM1170 COMM1120 COMM1180 COMM1140 COMM1190 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CORE COURSES COMM1150 - Global Business Environment MGMT2101 - Int’l Business & Multinational Operations MGMT2102 - Managing Across Cultures MGMT3101 - International Business Strategy MGMT3102 - Asia-Pacific Business

CAREER PATHWAYS Management Analyst Marketing Manager Economist Policy Analyst HR Manager

TAXATION What is Taxation?

Taxation is an important consideration in all business decisions. It funds government services and resources in order to manage the economy. Managers, accountants, financial officers, bankers, insurers, international businesses and government policy makers all generally require knowledge of business taxation.

BCOM CORE COURSES COMM1100 COMM1110 COMM1120 COMM1140

COMM1150 COMM1170 COMM1180 COMM1190

TAXATION CORE COURSES COMM1150 - Global Business Environments TABL2710 - Business and the Law TABL2751 - Business Taxation

CAREER PATHWAYS Government Departments Australian Taxation Office Australian Treasury Professional Services Investment Banking Corporate Finance Tax division of major and mid-tier accounting or legal firms

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Industry Interviews

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Accounting A vital link between the upper management and the front line revenue generators, by connecting all aspects of the business together. Accountants look over the financial transactions and financial statements, making sure the process is accurate and precise. By analyzing and coherently understanding the accounting financial statements, accountants are therefore equipped with the knowledge to summarize the previous year financial results to optimise the economic health of the business. They also ensure the accounts system is efficiently run and properly managed as well as providing internal and external reporting of a business.

Management Accounting Management Accounting is utilised in many companies whereby accountants provide services and information solely for internal processes, usually to advise managers on how to control company assets and allocate resources. This will involve preparing reports and accounts that provide timely and reliable financial information leading to cost-cutting and cost-effective decisions.

Unlike financial accounting, the main stakeholders are an organisation’s internal parties such as department managers and directors who are able to use the weekly and monthly reports to bolster operations in key areas such as cash, accounts payable, inventory and sales revenue generated.

Chartered Accountants (CA) ShineWing

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Making a positive impact on the world and in the lives of others

Rebecca Glover CA is a Chartered Accountant and Chief Financial Officer at World Vision Australia – the world’s largest private humanitarian development organisation, operating in over 90 countries across the world.

As a Chief Financial Officer, I’m responsible for 50 staff and a number of departments.

The traditional markets in which we operate are fundamentally changing. And given this environment, it’s people with strong analytical, problem solving and forecasting skills that stand out when I’m hiring business professionals.

For that reason, I always prize candidates with a Chartered Accountant designation. Quite simply, they’re the people who will most quickly adapt to these changing markets.

As a Chartered Accountant I understand how challenging it was to get that accreditation – the process, the rigour and the training. Seeing that designation immediately gives me a sense of the capability and calibre of that person.

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Whether it’s in business or not-for-profit or otherwise, a Chartered Accountant is someone who can bring a breadth of skills to particularly challenging business problems. It also represents a level of professionalism, drive and perseverance they’ll bring to their work and conduct.

Being a CA has been the key stepping stone in my career. It’s a designation that’s respected around the world. Whether I’m dealing with a local business or with a global organisation, when people ask me what my background is, they understand what it means when I say I’m a Chartered Accountant.

Inspire tomorrow’s difference makers

Through academic study, business and professional skills training and mentored practical experience, Chartered Accountants are trained to help drive business growth and approach complex business challenges in an effective and ethical way.

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© 2019 Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand ABN 50 084 642 571. All rights reserved. 1550-SEPT-19

We have updated some of the Programs entry requirements to make studying more flexible for candidates. The changes offer candidates more options to enter and study the CA Program.

Find out more at youunlimitedanz.com

- LOVE YOUR WORK -

“One of the biggest things I’ve learnt is to be myself”

Megan Mackay Graduate ShineWing Australia is a different kind of accounting firm. For graduates and students, ShineWing Australia represents a chance to be part of a new era in accounting. Here you’ll enjoy a whole new world of thinking, culture and experience, matched with total support and guidance.

Amazing careers start here.

Visit shinewing.com.au/graduates to discover the opportunities.

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Jessica Ni Consultant - Assurance and Advisory Having an open-door policy is a really refreshing experience and means never being afraid to talk to those senior to you. I also enjoy getting meaningful work and being able to directly apply my training and skills on the job.

What is your job about?

ShineWing Australia is an Australian owned advisory and accounting firm who deliver a range of professional services, with Assurance and Advisory, Business Advisory and Tax as the main three divisions.

What is unique to ShineWing is its member alliance with ShineWing International, which creates special opportunities to connect and work with clients from ShineWing China, the largest indigenous Chinese domestic accounting practice. This gives ShineWing Australia an edge in accessing the Asia-Pacific market and in developing relationships with large influential players in many industries.

Specifically, in Assurance and Advisory, ShineWing Australia offers both risk management and IT advisory services, and external and internal audit.

Our goal is to provide tailored local knowledge and advice to clients and ensure they reach and achieve their strategic objectives and to build their confidence to continue to thrive in the future.

What is your background?

I was born and raised in Melbourne where I chose Accounting as one of my VCE subjects in Year 12.

From there, I continued down this Commerce path and studied Accounting and Finance at The University of Melbourne. I was lucky enough to be a part of the Summer Vacation Program in my penultimate year and was consequently offered a Graduate position as a Consultant when I graduated.

Currently, I have worked at ShineWing Australia for 8 months and it has been an extremely fulfilling experience. I am surrounded by hardworking like-minded people and they motivate me to continue to strive for excellence every day.

Could someone with a different background do your job?

Yes. However, I would recommend having a strong Accounting background since auditing requires a high level understanding of accounting concepts, from both a technical and financial perspective. A keen analytical mind and strong communication skills are crucial for success in this division.

What is the coolest thing about your job?

Having an open-door policy is a really refreshing experience and means never being afraid to talk to those senior to you. I also enjoy getting meaningful work and being able to directly apply my training and skills on the job. Speaking to clients and obtaining constructive feedback on my work papers is one of the most rewarding parts of my job.

3 pieces of advice for yourself when you were a student...

1. Be genuine - Let your personality shine through. It is important for you to see if you can really align yourself with the company and for recruiters to see if you are a good culture-fit.

2. Participate in extra-curricular activities - Not only is this a great way to make friends and meet all kinds of different people, but a fun way to expand and discover new hobbies.

3. Don’t be afraid of rejection - We all have to start somewhere and it is always helpful to think of these experiences as an opportunity to learn and grow.

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Take the lead

ShineWing Australia Benefits At ShineWing Australia, we know that our people are our greatest asset. We want our employees to truly enjoy their careers with us, which is why our benefits program recognises that everyone has different needs. We support these needs through a holistic range of financial and non-financial benefits and rewards.

ShineWing Australia Day

Communities Opportunities Together – Co2

2 additional paid leave days per financial year known as ShineWing Australia Days.

Another one of our employee led committees that raise awareness and support for targeted charities that we partner with.

Matched time

Employee Assistance Program

Sometimes clients and deadlines require employees to work additional hours, however we recognise these efforts by giving this time back in Annual Leave!

Confidence counselling and support service for our people and their immediate family, free of charge.

Paid parental leave

Building Our Leadership & Development program

12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers, and 2 weeks for non-primary caregivers.

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Building Our Leadership and Development (BOLD) is our custom built Learning and Development Program tailored for our people.

Volunteer leave

Paid course study and leave

Get paid to make a difference and volunteer at a charity of your choice!

For approved relevant qualifications, we will help pay part of the costs and provide paid time off to study.

Refer to client bonus

Professional memberships

To reward our people for paving the way for creating new opportunities.

One paid membership per financial year so you can stay up to date on the latest developments in your profession.

Refer a friend bonus

Wellness perks

If you refer one of your quality friends, you can receive as much as $5,000 if they land the role.

To support your overall wellness in both your work and home life – this includes things like skin checks, flu vaccinations, end of trip facilities, fresh fruit and a dedicated Wellness Program.

Social Club

Travel opportunities

An employee led committee that organise a range of events to fill up your social calendar.

From social drinks and trivia to the ShineWing Annual Ball!

For those CA qualified and with relevant working experience, you have the opportunity to apply for our international secondment program. Note this currently only applies to our Audit division.

Embrace the ride Are you ready?

We are an Australia owned advisory and accounting firm with an 85 year history that understands relationships make all the difference in creating opportunities and delivering great outcomes for our clients and our people.

With access to a gloabl network and a team of over 10,000 professionals in 80 offices across 14 countries and regions, we work together to open doors to opportunity in Australia, Asia and across the world.

Be a part of the future at ShineWing Australia Our firm has been recognised for delivering award winning intern and graduate programs in each of the catergories below for the past four years (2017-2020)

Take the lead and start your career with us in one of our following divisions: Business Services Financial • • • • • • • • • • •

Acquisition & investments Capital raising Due diligence Financial modelling Grants and incentives IARs & IERs IPOs Merger integration Private wealth advisory Transaction advisory services Valuations

Audit • • • • • • •

Tax

Strategic, operational & compliance • • 2018

• • •

2019

• • •

Our firm values

Own it

Share the load

• Open doors

Embrace the ride

Love your work

The values that guide the way we interact within our firm also reflect the manner in which we interact and engage with you. Our values underpin our purpose, which is to create opportunities in Australia and internationally for our clients and people.

• •

Compliance audits & reviews Expert accounting & audit opinions External audit Internal audit Review of financial reports Systems and controls reviews Technical IFRS, accounting advice & training

Business & strategic planning Business planning tax advice Cloud accounting Compliance services Corporate advisory services Corporate governance Data analytics Information technology risk & security Outsourced accounting solutions Risk management Sustainabillity

• • • • • • • • • •

Corporate tax risk management Employment taxes (FBT, superannuation & payroll) Expatriate taxes & global mobility Fuel tax credits GST & indirect taxes International tax Remuneration & benefits (share schemes) Research & development tax incentive Tax structuring Transfer pricing

“If you can see yourself working at ShineWing Australia,

we probably can too. Remember, we can teach you the technicalities of the job, however, we can’t teach you to have a go-getting, positive attitude!”

Taylah Cooke, 2019 Graduate

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Advertising & Public Relations Advertising and PR (Public Relations) are designed to raise awareness for a company, a product, or service.

In business, the goal of advertising is to attract new customers by defining the target market and reaching out to them with an effective ad campaign.

Moreover, public relations professionals are very important as they are the face of the business by connecting with the public through various unpaid or earned communications, including traditional media, social media, and in-person engagements to create a positive image for the company.

WPP

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TIPS TO HELP YOU STAY ON TOP OF YOUR GAME At WPP AUNZ we believe it’s important to thrive, not just survive!

Here are a few tips from our Wellbeing Ambassadors to help you set up some great habits for your first year and beyond.

MOVE

We are designed to move. Stand, walk, or get a training session in before class. Aim to be moving for half your day, it will help you think more clearly, feel better and give you the energy you need to get the most out of study and play!

Troy Nicoll, Senior UX Designer, VMLY&R

MINDFUL

Recognising how stress effects your mind, body and emotions enables you to take action early. During intensive study or exams, take the time to gain a healthier perspective through activities that work for you yoga, meditation, walking in nature, or exercise. Even 15 minutes a day will make a huge difference to your overall wellbeing. Remember, the only person who can truly look after you, is you.

Carla Bradshaw, Group Client Director, MediaCom

SLEEP

A good daily routine is the foundation for being the best version of yourself. I get 7-8 hours sleep most nights, workout early in the morning, always stay hydrated by drinking lots of water and have a cheat day each weekend. Find a healthy routine that works for you, stick to it, you’ll be firing on all cylinders!

Jennifer Gledhill, Group Account Director, Ogilvy Australia

Set up some great habits now and you’ll be ready to hit the ground running when you start your career. Being your best means taking good care of you!

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WAYWARD THINKERS WANTED ATTENTION: dabblers, browsers and lateralists of every ilk.

The wandering minds. And the riled up souls.

WE ARE WPP AUNZ, THE REGION’S LEADING CREATIVE TRANSFORMATION COMPANY AND WE WANT YOU! YOU! YEAH REALLY, YOU! We are experts in media and advertising, PR and technology. We are designers, brand champions, curators of the customer experience and data insight hunters.

We weave our peerless local market knowledge into the best of communications, commerce, experience and technology, for our clients.

If you’ve built a resume on an unrelenting burning desire to master the art of being a fascinating travel companion, or a chemistry champion - to that we say welcome!

Join our creative force of the open, the optimistic and the extraordinary. Because we want you. Yeah really, you. wppaunz.com/Careers

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Consulting Consulting is becoming an increasingly broader industry incorporating roles such as management consultants, recruitment consultants and business advisors. Thus consultancy is a varied profession, with projects and clients changing constantly.

Regardless of your major, if you’re a creative problem-solver who is interested in different types of business models and providing solutions, then consulting could be your industry.

Consultants divide into two broad types: strategy and operations. Strategy consultants advise management teams on top-level decisions like prioritizing new markets to enter, developing price strategy, mergers and acquisitions, how much to invest in research and development, how to structure the organisation and how to deal with competitive threats. Operations consulting is more about how to implement strategy, for instance; how to improve the efficiency of the recruitment process, or implement a new sales strategy.

Protiviti Bain & Company Mercer

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BRINGING YOUR CAREER TO LIFE

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Do you want to grow a career in Internal Audit, Risk, Business or Technology Consulting?

We’re looking for Consultants to join our Graduate Programme in Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, and Sydney.

Applications open 20 January 2021. www.protiviti.com/AU-en/careers

© 2021 Protiviti Inc. An EOE M/F/D/V. PRO-1219

Isabelle Remedios Internal Audit Consultant What do you do? What duties, functions, and responsibilities are you involved in?

I am currently a Consultant at the Protiviti Sydney Office. On a high-level, project responsibilities are more of a supportive role, which can include organising time with clients, analysing client materials/resources, documenting workpapers and minutes and helping write reports.

Beyond engagements, consultants are encouraged to get involved in the extracurricular activities and networks within Protiviti. Given the first few years of working out of university are about building relationships and experience, it is important to maintain a balance between project work as well as contributing to the community and social fabric that makes Protiviti unique.

How did you get started in this field? How well did your work relate to the experiences or studies you had in university?

Management consulting was something that piqued my interest in my second year at university, as I was studying Commerce and some of the content covered in courses steered me towards management consulting (e.g. understanding business process). There was a lot of support around management consulting at my university (ANU) and many consulting internships were offered for students.

I undertook an internship through university for a start-up tech consulting company, so it is useful to take advantage of these university opportunities, but I do not believe it was essential for my segue into Protiviti. Studying commerce somewhat contributed to my entry into the field, but regardless of the degree you study and experience you gain, there is a lot of importance on having a willingness to learn, attention to detail, analytical skills, and curiosity to start out.

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Can you tell us a little about Protiviti’s work culture and the environment? What sets it apart?

Protiviti’s work culture was the main pulling factor for me before I started. There are about 70 people in the Sydney office, so everyone knows each other and the tone is set well from the top in terms of the team-based culture. What I love about Protiviti is the strong emphasis on community and the company’s support of social events where everyone can stay connected as a team, particularly during a new working from home environment.

Some of the social events that keep the culture alive include events for Melbourne Cup, virtual trivia, and our Christmas party on Sydney Harbour. There is so much value that comes from building personal relationships and developing trust with your colleagues within and outside of the workplace, which translates to positive and stronger teamwork.

What do you find to be the most interesting or challenging part of your work?

From my experience at Protiviti, no two projects have been the same, so there is such diversification in the work you are allocated. There is plenty of opportunity for employees to move across business solutions, so you aren’t locked down to one business function. There is ample opportunity for exposure to other business units, and this is a challenge itself because you are constantly being exposed to new and unfamiliar areas.

In this way, there is a lot of room for personal and professional growth at Protiviti, highlighting yet another reason why I believe it is one of the more unique consulting firms. There is a level of creative freedom the company grants its employees, and there is plenty of opportunity to take initiative and control of your own career path, which is dually interesting and challenging.

Choose extraordinary.

We champion the bold to achieve the extraordinary, and we want you to join us.

As an Associate Consultant, you’ll make an impact from day one, continually building new skills and solving challenging problems. The training and support you’ll receive will be second to none, and you'll embark on a global career path that will help you maximise your potential in any industry.

We’re looking for talented individuals who like to work within a culturally diverse, intellectually stimulating, fast-paced and highly collaborative environment. If that describes you, reach out and connect with us.

Applications close 9am AEDT 26 February 2021.

We look forward to meeting you.

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A day in the life of a Management Consultant

My name is Nina and I’m a 25 year old Management Consultant. I studied Law and Commerce, with First class Honours in Marketing and was awarded Bain and Company’s True North Scholarship in 2015.

Why did you become a Management Consultant?

While I thoroughly enjoyed studying [some of my] legal subjects, I knew practicing corporate law wasn’t for me – I am ‘action-oriented’ and have always sought a broader career in business, not limited to the law.

To me, management consulting sounded like the perfect industry for those who were ambitious, hard-working, creative and passionate yet had no idea what they wanted to be when they grew up.

I applied for consulting because it enabled me to develop and cultivate a diverse array of skills and capabilities that you can transfer to other industries and workplaces while gaining exposure to a range of different industries. Plus, I applied to Bain because the people were so passionate, genuine and down-to-earth!

What do you do as a Management Consultant?

Our work is client and project based and our office is primarily dependent on where our client is located (which could be interstate or overseas). The type of work we do reflects the toughest challenges the company is facing, meaning the work could be strategy (e.g., how do we increase market share or expand into a new market?), performance improvement (e.g., how do we reduce costs while increasing efficiency?) or customer advocacy (e.g., what initiatives can we implement to increase the number of customers who refer us to others? How do we measure it?).

In my time at Bain I have worked on a range of projects.

These include: procurement for a logistics company (how do we “buy and sell” better); full potential strategy for a telco (where should we play and how do we win); marketing return on investment (ROI) for a telco (how do we optimize our marketing spend); due diligences on a currency trading platform and a Japanese phone insurer (should the private equity fund invest in/sell this asset).

Therefore, the work is incredibly diverse and for someone that gets bored easily, that’s exactly what I love about it.

What else do you love about consulting?

1. Constant learning: the learning curve never ends because the work is never the same. The skills you develop range from building Excel models to how to present and speak in front of your client’s CEO 2. The people: as your project changes your team changes meaning the [brilliant!] people you work with are constantly changing and you are learning something new from them every day How do you think management consulting prepares you for your future career?

Due to the diversity of clients and projects, consulting provides you with real-world exposure to an array of workplaces and types of work - you learn what you do and don’t like, and therefore what you may want to do in the future. Given you are helping CEOs solve their toughest challenges, consulting also equips you with the problem-solving abilities required to lead an organisation.

These are transferrable skills that you will lean on throughout your career!

What are some of the opportunities you get at Bain?

The support that Bain provides not only enables you to succeed across all aspect of your career, but also ensures you have a great time in the process! Some of the opportunities include: • Global training with your start class every 12-18 months: the most ‘structured’ fun you can have • International case demand opportunities: complete a project overseas and get to go exploring in the process • Externship opportunities: work at a different company for 6-12 months • Social impact externships: work at a charity / NFP for 6-12 months • Bain World Cup: a worldwide soccer tournament where you compete against other Bain offices globally

Interested? Visit bain.com/careers to find out more.

brighter futures

Consumer Goods & Retail The Consumer Goods and Retail Industry is one of the world’s largest industries, making products to sell to consumers for their daily use. In such a broad and fast-paced market, there are a diverse variety of career opportunities for individuals embedded; from the supply chain of creating the product to the end result of marketing and selling to the consumer. It is an industry for people who enjoy working collaboratively in a team, have excellent organisational skills and have great analytical skills that extend into market research and consumer behaviour.

Fast-moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies focus on selling large bulks of products to consumers usually at relatively low-cost. This often encompasses non-durable household goods such as beverages, toiletries or packaged goods and other consumables. Hence, FMCG businesses will often heavily invest in marketing, advertising and brand differentiation to establish brand awareness and consumer loyalty. In particular, students who have experience in marketing and management are highly sought after for leadership and management roles, or provide support services in the retail sector. Receiving a placement as a graduate or vacationer within the FMCG sector will most likely see you having a product-centric role where you will be involved in improving aspects of a product in areas including sustainability, marketing or strategy.

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At Nestlé, we touch millions of people’s lives every single day through the work we do and the products we create. We believe that to Be a force for good, our contributions can shape a happier, healthier future for individuals, their pets and families, for communities and for the planet.

We are Nestlé, the Good food, Good life company

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Alana Pasquale Territory Sales Manager

What do you do? What duties, functions, and responsibilities are you involved in?

As a Territory Sales Manager for Nestlé Professional, I’m responsible for building and maintaining relationships with diverse customers across Western Sydney and Regional West NSW. My focus is on selling products within the culinary and beverage portfolio of Nestlé Professional across different channels including healthcare, restaurants, cafes, pubs, clubs, bakeries, universities, schools and hotel groups. Every day is different, but I’m on the road for the majority of the week speaking with lots of different people, connecting with chefs and cooks, and finding ways to improve their business with our products and services.

How did you get started in this field? How well did your work relate to the experiences or studies you had in university?

With a recruitment background, I had a taste of a fast-paced sales environment and knew that I wanted to work in a similar role where I could help diverse clients every day, and work within a team to reach mutual goals. Luckily the first year in the graduate program is a year in Field Sales, where I got to experience exactly this. I also worked in Hospitality for several years, which helped with making my way around kitchens and being able to communicate with chefs and cooks about products and cooking methods.

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Can you tell us about Nestlé's work culture and environment? What sets it apart?

One thing that sets Nestlé apart is the progressive culture and environment. A memorable experience was on International Women’s Day, where Nestlé demonstrated the importance of diversity and inclusion with celebrations and visits from notable guest speakers. Nestlé also encourages a flexible working environment for employees, and the change to activity-based working last year has fostered a workspace that breathes this culture.

What do you find to be the most interesting or challenging part of your work?

The role of a Territory Manager has definitely put me outside my comfort zone, and relies a lot on my own self-belief and confidence. The work is very diverse, as some days I may have to demonstrate how to make a Nestlé product in a chef’s kitchen or present information to clients on how to grow their business. At first I found the face-to-face sales element a little intimidating, as you come across different personalities every day. However, I’ve learnt to embrace the discomfort, believe in my own ability and always ask for help because everyone has been in your shoes once, and when you reach those goals it’s extremely rewarding.

Do you have any advice for someone applying for Nestlé? Or the field you are involved in?

Take time to figure out which areas you enjoy working in at the moment when selecting your Graduate Stream. If you want to pursue Sales, don’t worry if you have no corporate sales experience because your skills are easily transferrable whether this is working in a team on group assignments or in a part-time customer-facing hospitality or retail job. Being able to work alone and in part of a team is integral, and the ability to communicate with people from all backgrounds is a must. If you love a challenge, it’s a very exciting environment and rewarding environment to work in.

Social Media nestle nestleanz Home to your favourite childhood brands like MILO, KITKAT, ALLENS & MAGGI, Nestlé started over 150 years ago. As the Good food, Good life company in 189 countries, we believe in the power of food to enhance the quality of life and contribute to a healthier future for people, their families, their pets and for the environment.

Nestlé Oceania currently employs more than 5,000 people across our offices, factories and distribution centres across the region. We might have started over 150 years ago, but we would not be this global company today without our people.

Discover a career where you can Be a force for good with the world's largest FMCG company!

NextGen Nestlé Imagine being part of a global success story, working with iconic brands and world-class products. This could be you and your future career because we know that today’s graduates are tomorrow’s force for good.

What’s it like to work at Nestlé?

From Marketing, Business, Technical and Production to Supply Chain and Finance, our NextGen program gives you a 360° view of the company, making sure you gain valuable experience while rotating through a number of roles in your chosen area. Throughout the program you’ll be coached and supported by the amazing teams behind our iconic brands.

What’s the impact you can have at Nestlé?

Here at Nestlé, we believe that everything we do across the business is interconnected. Depending on the stream you will be joining, you will see the work you do contribute to our business vision. You will play a role in enhancing the lives of our many consumers that trust and believe in our great products.

How can you grow with Nestlé?

From day one, you’ll have real responsibilities on real projects in different areas across the business.

You’ll be encouraged to grow through continuous on-the-job learning, and our diverse and fast-paced environment will stretch and build your expertise daily. You’ll also have your own tailored learning and development program and work in teams of inspiring people.

KEY DATES UNSW BSOC Careers Fair: Tuesday 23rd February UNSW BSOC High Acheivers Luncheon: Wednesday 10th March Applications Open: June 2021

Ready to Be a force for good? Find out more at www.nestle.com.au/jobs/nextgen

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Emma Cosier What do you do? What are the duties, functions and responsibilities that you are involved in as a part of your role?

I am a National Account Manager, working on our Woolworths business specialising in both the Shave and Oral care categories. The primary duty of an account manager is to develop and execute mutual growth plans for both P&G and the retailer. This is only achievable through developing close working relationships directly with our buyers. We are responsible for ensuring our brands are on shelf and readily available to consumers. Additionally, we work with trade-spend budgets to ensure we deploy effective promotional programs which drives trial and repeat purchases. When innovation first hits the market, we are responsible for developing exciting product launches which drive value to our consumers through the doors of our retailers.

Can you tell us a little about P&G’s work culture and the environment? What sets it apart?

Working at P&G is incredibly rewarding. P&G encourage ownership behaviour, meaning from day one you are given real projects that directly contribute to the business. For example, my very first role was working on a once in 10-year new brand launch in the market where I was creating and developing sells and presenting externally to stakeholders.

What sets P&G apart are the PVPs – Purpose, Values and Principles - which sets the foundation for the unique work culture. Each person’s highly driven nature is reflected in the PVP’s where “We Seek to Be the Best”, while at the same time “Showing Respect for All Individuals”. In other words, the culture is very much work hard but do it with integrity, honesty and respect.

How did you get started in this field? How well did your work relate to the experiences or studies you had in university?

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and stayed on part-time until graduation. This time cemented my passion for the role and company.

Do you have any advice for someone applying for your company? Or more specifically, the field you’re involved in?

I have two main pieces of advice for anyone looking to join P&G. Firstly, as cliché as it sounds, be yourself. During the application process it is just as important to discern whether you are well suited for the company as whether the company is well suited for you. P&G are interested in what makes you, you, not just the title of your university degree. Secondly, make sure you do your research. From understanding the role you’re applying for to the values of the company. Working for a company which values align to your own mean going to work everyday being your true self.

What do you find to be the most interesting or challenging part of your work?

The most interesting part of my work is being able to work with some of the most well-known brands in the world and seeing my work affecting the lives of many people. Additionally, the FMCG industry is always evolving and changing so I am constantly exposed to a stimulating and fast-paced working environment. This means the learning curve is steep, but I am always learning, developing and building my capabilities.

Professional Services Professional services firms provide external accounting and advisory services to commercial firms in many different forms. Auditing (the sign-off of financial statements) represents an important aspect of the services they offer however it extends further through to tax advisory, insolvency advisory, forensic accounting and general business consulting.

The Professional Services Industry has evolved considerably over the past few decades, transcending just accounting services that they offer, but rather extending through to many more fields including consulting, corporate finance and human resource management. As a result, students and professionals from a diverse range of degrees and backgrounds are employed under the same firm to fill the multitude of roles on offer.

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Technology Technology in business is a growing necessity. As the years go by, the business world is leaning more and more toward it, making it almost impossible to separate the two from each other.

Quantium and Google are some of the companies at the forefront of many dynamic changes in the technology industry. These companies have been changing how they have been delivering their offerings, often leveraging increased data gathering to create actionable insights through data analytics. Business models have also become more granular, with internet platforms giving customers more flexibility and reach. However, there are also emerging companies such as WooliesX, focusing on both the digital services and financial services in consumer goods.

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About WooliesX At WooliesX, we’re here to create better everyday experiences for our customers. In the big picture, and the fine detail. In moments big and small. WooliesX is part of the Woolworths Group.

We’re an innovation business that brings together the brightest minds in e-commerce, technology, media and data to transform the way people live and shop.

We’ve worked together with our partners to create all kinds of initiatives you know and love – like Everyday Rewards, one of Australia’s most popular loyalty programs. Alongside Woolworths Supermarkets, we’ve helped make online shopping simpler and more intuitive, and were awarded #1 in customer satisfaction for online groceries by Canstar for our combined effort.

The success of our entire business is because of our people. Diversity is our strength, through the potential we unlock together. We’re resourceful and open-minded, welcoming and willing to experiment.

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We encourage fresh ideas and help each other be better by providing ongoing career opportunities to grow and evolve. It’s how we bring the future to life for our customers and our people, in everyday moments that matter.

About WooliesX Data Science team The WooliesX Data Science team are highly specialised individuals in data space with backgrounds in actuarial study, computer science, mathematics, and engineering. With having access to one of the richest, if not the richest, customer databases in Australia, the learning opportunities are endless both from our Machine Learning algorithms and also from the tools and technologies we are fortunate enough to work with. Predominately we focus on the development of recommendation engines, auto-ML pipelines, targetted marketing campaigns, measurement and digital media solutions. The average age of the team is 26 and we look forward to welcoming further talented graduates in to our team.

Claire Zhao Data Scientist

What do you do? What are the duties, functions and responsibilities that you are involved in as a part of your role?

As a data scientist at WooliesX, my main responsibilities involve distilling information from raw data using various techniques in order to improve customer experience. My team has been working on machine learning models to understand customer behaviour and to improve their shopping experience with us. WooliesX also provides opportunities to explore areas that you’re interested in, and I chose to pursue a project that uses deep learning to represent products as vectors.

Can you tell us a little about WooliesX’s work culture and the environment? What sets it apart?

The great thing about WooliesX is the agile framework in which we operate. We form interdisciplinary squads to work on projects which allows us to learn from each other’s areas of expertise. Moreover, we set aside some time every week to do our own learning, continue improving our strengths and stay on top of new research. I believe that even after university we should keep learning! WooliesX provides a perfect environment to do that.

How did you get started in this field? How well did your work relate to the experiences or studies you had in university?

I’ve completed a Bachelor of Data Science and Decisions and encountered WooliesX when thinking about how to be productive after COVID-19 cancelled my holiday plans. On the technical side, the methods of critical thinking developed through many subjects (computer science, maths, anything really) are quite applicable. I learnt the bulk of my theory on the job and from kind mentors who guided me through the first couple weeks. Soft skills can be learnt from activities such as university society events.

Do you have any advice for someone applying for your company? Or more specifically, the field you’re involved in?

Research the business’ core values and goals to understand the context around the position.

Understand your unique combination of strengths and past experiences, and how that can add value. Show that you’re open to learning and new perspectives: unless you’re some kind of data science unicorn, there’s always a new module or technique to explore. Also, show that you’re passionate about what you do! Recruiters can see your enthusiasm shine through during the application process.

What do you find to be the most interesting or challenging part of your work?

Talking to people from all sorts of backgrounds and learning from them is great! For data science, you can dip your toes into many different applications and learn from lots of SMEs. I think the hardest part involves conveying technical concepts in non-technical language: being the link between the business and technology.

Fortunately, it gets easier with experience.

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Tanmayi Kundap Being so early on in my career, what excites me the most about coming into work every day is the vast number of experiences available.

What is your job about?

Everyone uses Google to find information every day - and it is also where we research and go to find products to buy. In my job, I work with small-to-medium businesses to help them utilise Google Ads so they can be found by anyone who looks for their products or services. On a daily basis, this involves learning about digital marketing, working in the Google Ads platform to implement campaigns and looking for opportunities to improve campaign performance. The really exciting part, however, is talking to businesses to understand their goals, strategising with them to find solutions and positively impacting their businesses. It’s really a job that allows me to work independently, embrace responsibility and drive my own success!

What is your background?

Born in India, I moved to Australia with my family at the age of 9. This was a huge cultural and lifestyle change for me, but it really sparked my love of travel and new experiences from a young age. I continued to take on extra-curricular activities and courses throughout high school - which ultimately led me to develop my passion for finding creative solutions to problems. So, I went on to complete a Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op) at the University of New South Wales, majoring in Marketing and International Business. After enjoying university life (including internships, societies, 6 months of studying in the Netherlands and overseas volunteering), it came the time to decide what I would do out of university.

Whilst I couldn’t pursue the Google Internship the summer before my final year, I decided to apply for my current role at Google and other graduate programs. And, after a process of testing, interviews and waiting to get reception whilst in the middle of Africa, I got the offer and… here I am!

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Could someone with a different background do your job?

Of course! The one thing I’ve realised going through graduate applications is that diversity of experience is really valued by all employers. In this role, it’s not a prerequisite to have studied Business or have Marketing experience. The orientation and training on the job will ensure you have the knowledge to do the role, but what you need to bring is your skills in problem solving, strategic thinking and communication.

What is the coolest thing about your job?

The opportunities! Being so early on in my career, what excites me the most about coming into work every day is the vast number of experiences available. Not only have I been trained in my role but so many personal development opportunities and activities have been presented to me since day one. This really motivates and brings out the best in everyone - just adding to the already empowering and supportive culture of the company.

3 pieces of advice for yourself when you were a student...

1. Embrace the university lifestyle and being a student - you will never again get this stage of your life back to sleep in, have limited responsibilities and be free!

2. You are probably not the best judge of yourself. Learn to just give everything your best shot you have to be in it to win it!

3. Make an effort to get out of your comfort zone and push the boundaries. I know for a fact if I hadn’t done that, I wouldn’t have taken on the role that I do today.

Finance & Investment Banking A career in finance opens up a whole new avenue of work that is dynamic and fast-paced, however developing challenging yet niche skills can set you apart and give you a competitive edge. The roles within this industry require strong numerical and analytical skills which are needed to thrive in an environment where time management and multitasking are a necessity. These finance roles are often client-facing so strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must in order to excel within the pressure-intense situations you and your team deal with.

Meanwhile trading firms exist to buy financial instruments to speculate, hedge against risks or try to make risk free profits. The role also requires strong numerical and analytical skills. Moreover, having strong knowledge of coding and data would also be useful in this role.

Investment Banking Divisions Within Corporate Finance, Investment banking stands out as one of the most competitive fields.

In making complex financial and strategic deals, there are a lot of important stakeholders to account for and a lot of decisions to make regarding the interests of your client.

IBD is typically split into three areas: - Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A): The M&A division presides over companies that are intent on acquiring/merging with another public or private company.

- Equity Capital Markets (ECM): When a company wishes to raise additional capital to expand their business, the ECM division is able to discuss recommendations or organise and structure the offer process.

- Debt Capital Markets: Similar to the ECM team, DCM market analysts provide advice and raise various types of debt for institutional clients and governments

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“I chose the AMP program because graduates get the opportunity to rotate through a wide variety of business areas, from Banking to Advice to AMP Capital Investments. This means you get exposure to a broad range of technologies including Cloud, Wed / Mobile App Development, Digital, Cyber Security and Investment Management technologies. This has enabled me to develop an understanding of what area of Tech I am truly passionate about. AMP has provided me a great opportunity to work with the latest technologies and develop innovative solutions to business and client problems.”

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What do you do? What are the duties, functions and responsibilities that you are involved in as a part of your role?

As an AMP Capital Real Estate Graduate, I rotate around the Real Estate division, which span the core functions of Property, Investment and Funds Management. Thus, my responsibilities vary widely, depending on the team I am in. One month I may be assisting with a state-wide legal transition project for our Office and Logistics assets and another I will be onsite at Marrickville Metro to oversee the daily operations of running a shopping centre! My role as a graduate is to learn all about real estate asset management by absorbing as much as I can from every team I’m in and ultimately kickstart my career in Property!

Can you tell us a little about AMP’s work culture and the environment? What sets it apart?

AMP’s flexible work environment with a flat, non-hierarchical structure is what sets it apart.

Everyone is respectful of your time and commitments outside of work and extremely supportive of a healthy work-life balance, so you won’t ever feel like you’re being micro-managed (as long as you complete your work of course!). Everyone is very friendly and approachable and willing to give you time out of their day for a coffee and chat, if you simply reach out. The graduate program also equips you with a solid support network of people that can guide and advocate for you along the way.

What do you find to be the most interesting or challenging part of your work?

The best and most challenging part is the rotational nature of the grad program. I love that I’m able to work in many different teams, meet different people and more interestingly, learn how teams interact to ultimately drive return for investors. However, this also means that I regularly change teams. This can be difficult especially when you start to build rapport with the people in your team and want to continue to see a project through end-to-end. Ultimately though, this experience teaches you how to prioritise, value your time and experiences.

How did you get started in this field? How well did your work relate to the experiences or studies you had in university?

Although I did not major in Real Estate studies, I have always been interested in the property industry. In my penultimate year, I completed a 3-month summer internship at a Property company which gave me a taste of the industry and I instantly knew it was for me. Everyone is super down-to-earth and social, and I particularly like real estate assets because they are tangible and withstand the test of time. My experience doing case competitions also helped during the selection process when I was faced with a similar component in the assessment centre.

Do you have any advice for someone applying for your company? Or more specifically, the field you’re involved in?

The Property industry has recently become Australia’s biggest employer. It is an extremely social industry, and employable staff are ones who are not afraid to network not only internally but also externally. When applying to AMP, just bring yourself, a can-do attitude and an open mind!

This will help you make the most out of each rotation and encourage you to try something new.

Specifically, for Real Estate, you should have a keen interest in property and clearly discern this in your application. Even if you don’t have experience in the sector, your passion for the industry will speak volumes!

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WHAT’S IT LIKE BEING A GRADUATE TRADER WITH US? As a Graduate Trader, you will undergo an intensive 4 to 6 months in-house training program at our headquarters in Amsterdam where you will learn all the intricacies of our trading processes.

Upon successful completion, you will start in our Hong Kong office where you will be given the opportunity to manage a desk with a Senior Trader.

Soon enough, you will get to manage your own desk where you will then have to formuate your own strategies to both trade and monitor markets, focusing on a wide range of financial products.

WHO WE LOOK FOR • Fresh graduates / final year students with a specialisation in Finance, Science, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Engineering or a related field • A demonstrable interest in global financial markets, and a keen interest in technology • Excellent communication skills

• A distinct ability to spot arising opportunities and assertiveness to seize them • The ability to decide and deliver under pressure • Excellent numerical, analytical, and logical reasoning skills

WHAT WE OFFER • 4 to 6 months of fully paid hands-on training • Excellent performance-based rewards: We reserve a high percentage of our business results in our bonus pool • Direct implementation of training ideas

For further queries, please contact Nikki Reen: careers.hongkong@hk.flowtraders.com

• Broad market scope: Different asset classes and instruments • Great perks: Medical insurance, catered meals, company trips, subsidised gym memberships and much much more!

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Across our businesses and around the world, we’re looking for students from all majors to join our diverse and inclusive teams and play an important role in our global economy.

With more than 100 years of history in Australia and New Zealand, we are committed to creating new and unexpected solutions for our clients while leaving a positive impact on our communities. Here, you’ll have opportunities to innovate and learn through our strong commitment to technology to deliver smarter products and services to our clients. Discover your potential and join our team today at J.P. Morgan.

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INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES We will give you access to valuable intelligence, decades of experience, and a wealth of perspectives on the future of the financial industry.

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Full Time Graduate Analyst As an Analyst, you will work on meaningful projects that will allow you to make a real impact at Citi. If you are in your last year of undergraduate or Master’s degree study, consider our Full-Time Analyst Program. This two-year rotational program combines in-depth local and global training, mentorship opportunities, rotational programs and interaction with clients and senior management, to help launch you on your career path as an Analyst. Within your first year as an Analyst, you will get the opportunity to attend global training. Markets Graduates will go to London for training in July, Investment Banking and Capital Market Origination will go to NYC in June and Trades and Treasury Solutions will visit London in September.

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Our employees work across every time zone and frontier of an ever-changing, and ever-challenging, global financial landscape with the goal of helping our clients meet the world’s toughest challenges and embrace its greatest opportunities.

What we look for We embrace diversity in all applicant backgrounds. We don’t just look at backgrounds in Accounting, Finance and Economics, we look at individuals from a wide variety of educational backgrounds who demonstrate a passion for working for Citi. In addition, we value all kinds of past work experience, regardless of relevance – retail, hospitality, administrative and other experience is highly. If you come from a different working or educational background, we encourage you to step out of your comfort zone and explore what a career at Citi could look like for you.

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Adam McRae Analyst What do you do? What are the duties, functions and responsibilities that you are involved in as a part of your role?

In investment banking we work with companies to help them raise money, merge or acquire other companies or provide other financial advisory services. As an analyst I get to help by creating company presentations, drafting documents for disclosure on the ASX, building financial and valuation models, analysing industry or market research and attending meetings with the company or other advisers. Even though I am still early on in my banking career, I find that I am given complete responsibility to drive client deliverables on behalf of the firm.

Can you tell us a little bit about Citi’s work culture and the environment? What sets it apart?

Citi’s culture really surprised and impressed me.

Investment banking can often carry negative stereotypes, but since starting at Citi as an intern I have found everyone to be welcoming, friendly and helpful. I have also been blown away by the amount of exposure I have received early on. For example, on my second day I met the CEO of one of Australia’s most high-profile companies, or when I was an intern I was able to attend meetings with some of Citi’s most prestigious clients. I now also find myself regularly presenting my work to senior executives at client meetings. Citi has continued to provide me with an endless number of learning opportunities, which has contributed to my experience here being so engaging and exciting.

How did you get started in this field? How well did your work relate to the experiences or studies you had in university?

Prior to and during university I competed as a state rower, so when moving into the corporate world I was looking for something with a similar elite team-based environment. Growing up in Queensland there is not a major finance culture so my interest only sparked after attending a careers fair in NSW. To me the most compelling part of investment banking is the intensity and camaraderie and the collective teamwork.

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So learning how to work as part of a high performing team – whether in sports or studies – has been incredibly beneficial and helpful Do you have any advice for someone applying for your company? Or more specifically, the role you are involved in?

One of my favourite quotes is “how you do anything is how you do everything”. Early in your career I think you need to make the decision to leverage every opportunity presented to you and make the most of it. Regardless of what the experience is, you have the potential to learn something new which can improve your application. Investment banking is ultimately a people business, so being able to bring a broad range of perspectives, skills and experiences to work helps you connect with colleagues and clients to make a real impact.

What do you find to be the most interesting or challenging part of your work?

Working through urgent client requests. Given the nature of our work, clients tend to call on us with business critical issues requiring urgent attention. For example they may have received a takeover offer, may be facing some form of activism impacting their share price or may just require urgent advice on a live deal. Although time pressure is always a challenge, being able to work through these matters with the client is highly stimulating, motivating and rewarding.

Investment banking gives you direct access to senior executives very early on, which really is like nothing else! It is an amazing training ground for the rest of your career regardless of the direction you go in.

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