UTS Business Society Careers Guide 2017

UTS

Business Society Careers Guide

2017

Copyright Editors Ashleigh Blumor (Vice President) Diyomira De Silva (Treasurer)

Business Society Committee Contributors Alex Cheng Jessica Fung Erin Meier (Secretary) Thomas Stevens

Designer Eva Harbridge

Photography Anna Zhu Andrew Worssam Jesse Taylor

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Disclaimer The articles and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the UTS Business Society, the Editors, or the UTS Business School. Although the editor and authors have taken every care in preparing and writing the guide, they expressly disclaim and accept no liability for any errors, omissions, misuse or misunderstanding on the part of any person who uses or relies upon it. The editor, authors, and Business Society accept no responsibility for any damage, injury or loss occasioned to any person or entity as a result of a person relying, wholly or in part, on any material included, omitted or implied in this publication. The user of this guide acknowledges that they will take responsibility for their actions and will under no circumstances hold the editor, authors or UTS Business Society responsible for any damage resulting to the user or anyone else from use of this publication.

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Marketing

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Finance

Economics

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Human Resources

Acknowledgements

Your Future

Accounting

Message from the Vice President Ashleigh Blumor It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the UTS

From personal experience, it is never too early to start

Business Society’s 2017 Careers Guide (‘the Guide’).

thinking about your future! Albert Einstein once said, ‘business opportunities are like buses, there’s always another one coming’.

We would firstly like to extend our warmest thanks to all our

This could not be truer. Our advice to you would be to seek all

2017 society sponsors: CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants

opportunities and do not let any go to waste. Do not let fear or

Australia and New Zealand, Deloitte, Commonwealth Bank of

embarrassment stop you from chasing your dreams because

Australia, McGrathNicol, Westpac and Telstra. Your contributions

ultimately the more exposure you have, the greater your ability

are greatly appreciated.

to turn these opportunities into fulfilling and rewarding careers.

We would also like extend our appreciation to the 2017 Careers

In the words of John Quincy Adams (6th President of the USA), ‘If

Team consisting of Jessica Fung, Thomas Stevens, Deven Solanki

your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more

and Alex Cheng.

and become more, you are a leader’. We hope that the Guide inspires you to dream, learn, do and become.

Each year this Guide has proved to be an instrumental platform for students of all ages, backgrounds and interests, to access relevant and reliable career information and guidance. From information on upcoming sponsor events and skills-based workshops to internship and graduate opportunities and insights, we hope that the 2017 Guide: 1. Simplifies the sometimes-overwhelming recruitment process 2. Imparts practical skills-based tips and tricks; 3. Helps you grow, explore and expand your own potential; & 4. Inspires and motivates greatness.

In creating the Guide, we sought to include, a larger, more diverse variety of student and professional insights. Upon acknowledging that the exploration of the many choices available in the business industry can be an overwhelming process, our purpose was simple. We made it our aim to ensure that all students, whether just starting out or graduating, had an opportunity to make well-informed decisions, learn from firsthand experiences and potentially identify a future career path, which they best fit.

The Guide also contains detailed information tailored towards each respective major (primarily for the benefit of our first-year readers). Likewise, the Guide emphasises the importance of building soft skills through the inclusion of tips on how to write a good resume & cover letter, succeed in an interview and stand out during graduate applications.

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Message from the Dean Roy Green It is my great pleasure to commend to you the 2017 UTS Business Society Careers Guide. Now in its 4th edition, the guide continues to be undertaken by our students, for our students, and is just one example of their enthusiasm for sharing their knowledge and experience with their peers.

UTS Business School enjoys a well-deserved reputation for maintaining strong relationships with industry. In a recent QS rating of the world’s top 250 business schools, we were one of only three schools in Australia to achieve a top tier rating for employability. We have an active and high profile advisory board that helps oversee the development of our programs to ensure they are equipping graduates with the skills to take a lead role in tomorrow’s ever changing business and professional worlds.

Congratulations to the UTS Business Society for their efforts in preparing this careers guide. I hope the guide continues to be an important component of our students’ careers tool kit.

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Cover Letters Purpose

For any professional positions or internships, you should include a cover letter. For casual positions, it may not be required. The cover letter is a chance for you to highlight your most relevant skills and experience and express your motivation for the position. You shouldn’t reiterate your entire resume! This is meant to intrigue the employer and encourage them to have a thorough look at your resume. Frame the letter to reflect how you can apply your skills and experience to help the employer instead of how obtaining this role will help you.

“One of the most frequent questions I receive from students is, “The job ad doesn’t ask for a cover letter, do I have to submit one with my application?” There is no right or wrong answer to the question. The truth is, a cover letter is an extra opportunity to showcase your skills and experience to an employer and if you do choose to submit a cover letter, it can say a lot more about you than your resume alone. A cover letter can have a big impact on the outcome of your application so it is important to ensure it leaves a positive impression.

Employers can often tell when an applicant has submitted a generic cover letter where they have just replaced the name of the organisation and the job title. This can contradict the message you are trying to send to employers. Remember, a cover letter sends a message to an employer with more than just the words on a page and you want to demonstrate that you are a motivated, results oriented applicant and that you are willing to put more effort into securing a role than using the find and replace function. By customising each cover letter, and ensuring it addresses each of the questions below, you can demonstrate to an employer why you are interested in the role and what makes you suitable.” By Anna Gurevich, Employability Coordinator

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Resume Your resume can be a powerful marketing tool. This document is frequently the first introduction an employer has to you as a job seeker and will help them decide whether they would like to progress you to the next stage of the application process, whether that is a face to face interview, a psychometric assessment or an invitation to an assessment centre.

It’s an opportunity to provide an employer with all the information they need to determine not only that you have the skills and experience needed to do the job, but also that your alignment to their unique company culture makes you the best applicant for the job.

While this sounds like a big task, there are a few steps you can take that can take to ultimately increase the likelihood of progressing to the next stage of the recruitment process.

01 Focus your resume Each job you apply for is different and each organisation has a unique mission statement, client base and organisation structure.

A single, generic resume won’t be able to capture the variety and breadth of organisational cultures. This is why you need to tailor your resume for each role you apply for and focus on the requirements the employer has included in the job description and the information you have found in your research.

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Studies have shown that an employer will spend between 6 and

Extra-curricular activities are a great way to express to an

thirty seconds scanning your resume. You need to ensure they

employer your diverse interests and can help you demonstrate

see something in that very short time frame, which compels them

your skills; particularly if you haven’t had any direct experience

to look closer at the details, by prioritising your first page. Include

in the industry you are targeting. Rather than listing all your

the information that is most relevant to the role you are applying

extra-curricular activities, think about whether it supports your

for; whether this is your academic achievements, career related

application and reinforces to the employer that you are the best

work, volunteer experience or prizes or awards you have received.

person for the role. Pick a few activities that are most relevant to

Prioritise your first page

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Know what to exclude

the role and use them to demonstrate skills that relate to the job you are applying for.

Highlight your achievements Under each job heading, go beyond the basics of listing your

If you need additional help with your resume, you can log

responsibilities and highlight your achievements. An achievement

into CareerHub for more detailed check list and examples of

in this context demonstrates to an employer that not only did you

achievement statements. You can also book yourself in for a

complete the duties of your role; you went above and beyond in

group resume review at UTS:Careers.

a way that added value to your organisation. These achievement statements can be quite specific and quantifiable and can include prizes and awards, targets that you have met and exceeded or even a promotion.

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Interview Preparation Checklist 01 Do your Homework Research the company and review the job description so that you know which of your skills best aligns with the role you are applying for as well as the company dynamic.

Check LinkedIn Profiles for the hiring manager and others who are interviewing you so that you can ask questions later on about them and their experience in the company and how it would relate to your possible role.

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Practice Answering Questions Practice answering possible interview questions and have specific examples in mind of past experiences that you can bring to this new role. Some possible examples include: Tell me about yourself.

Why do you want to work for this organisation?

Why are you interested in this role?

Where would you like to go professionally?

Tell me about a time when you have supported, led or effectively worked with others.

Describe a time when something you were working on did not go as planned. What did you do and what did you learn?

Give an example of a time when there was a decision to be made, but no procedures in place. What did you do? What was the outcome?

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Interview Day Make sure to plan your journey and arrive 10-15 minutes earlier than you scheduled interview time, you want to make the best possible impression you can!

Dress for Success: choose an appropriate outfit - If in doubt, remember it is better to be overdressed than underdressed.

For men – It’s recommended that you wear a suit, button up shirt and a tie For women – It’s recommended that you wear a skirt or pant suit with a button up shirt or blouse Always try to remember the names of the people you are interviewing and to thank them individually for their time for the interview.

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Basic Interview Tips Interview Do’s

Interview Dont’s

Arrive 10 minutes early

Be late or flustered

Open with a smile and strong handshake

Speak negatively of previous employers or work situations

Posture shows confidence or insecurity- sit up straight!

Rush in with babbling answers to questions

Be positive, enthusiastic and mature

Oversell or undersell yourself

Listen attentively and with appropriate eye contact

Lie or exaggerate

Provide examples where possible to strengthen answers

Extend the interview

Never use negatives or apologise for your lack of

Fidget or chew gum

experience/skills (always focus on your positive attributes) Use racist, culturally sensitive or sexist statements Prove to the recruiter that you are the best candidate.

Demonstrate what makes you different and better than the

Leave your phone turned on

rest.

Mention salary expectations unless asked Pay attention to the details in your personal presentation/ hygiene – nails, straight tie, clean clothes, polished shoes,

Smoke or douse yourself in perfume before your interview

fresh breath right balance of scents (if you wear perfume/ aftershave not too strong) and wash the day of the interview.

Underestimate the power of practicing!

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YOUR FUTURE The Future of Accounting is progressing towards partnering and working together with different business areas by applying critical thinking skills in order to make higher lever business decisions.

What are the different streams of accounting that I can go into?

Audit & Assurance Auditing involves examining financial statements of an

How does your business degree allow you to pursue a future in Accounting?

organisation to help make well-informed business decisions.

Assurance aims to improve the context of accounting information so better business decisions can be made.

The level of expertise expected for graduates wanting to work in more advanced economies is becoming more and

Consulting

more important. The role of the accounting is increasingly

Consulting involves maximising business performance by

moving away from basic transaction work, which is frequently

analysing business issues and providing advice on how to go

outsourced overseas.

about a business decision to solve the issue.

This means that accounting graduates need to use critical

Enterprise risk management

thinking skills to analyse business problems and determine an

This involves managing the activities performed by organisations

appropriate response. The Accounting major within the Bachelor

to control and minimise the impact risk has on their earnings.

of Business focuses on developing the skills required to make these higher-level decisions, including those related to the

Financial advisory

strategic positioning.

Financial involves working with clients to evaluate different investment opportunities to grow individual or business

Soft skills such as communication, teamwork and creativity

economic performance.

are also very important in accounting careers. These skills are integrated throughout the Business degree and make up a key

Forensic accounting

part of the graduate attributes of a UTS Business student.

This involves applying accounting knowledge to investigate and report on fraudulent activity.

What can I look to be doing within accounting after I graduate?

Transaction services Involves accountants performing due diligence in order to

Many accounting graduates upon finishing university commence

provide businesses with accurate information when wanting to

entry-level positions in an advisory, assurance or consulting role.

undertake a merger or acquisition of another organisation.

Whilst they are working, most also complete their professional certifications in accounting. This allows for graduates to gain a more fundamental understanding of how accounting within a business works, while gaining industry experience.

Accounting.

The work we do hardly feels like accounting, you’re working in teams to run businesses across several different industries and making strategic, day-to-day management decisions.

Advisory Forensic Transactions Restructuring Insolvency

students.mcgrathnicol.com

Accounting.

Profile of a Client Service Accountant Eric Truong

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Tell us a bit about yourself, what uni you went to, and what did you study?

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What do you enjoy the most about your current role?

The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to my clients’

I’m 23, with two and half years experience in the accounting

success. A notably rewarding client I have worked on is an overseas

industry and I’m currently a Client Service Accountant at Hill Rogers.

franchisor chain who engaged our firm as they required local

I went to the University of New South Wales with a degree

expertise and knowledge of their accounting and tax requirements.

in Commerce, majoring in Accounting and Human Resource

As part of the team that managed this client, I oversaw their

Management - not your typical combination!

weekly bookkeeping, management of their receivable and payable

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accounts, as well as fulfilling their monthly, quarterly and annual compliance requirements. From management’s perspective, our

Did you know what you wanted to do as a career while you were in uni?

partnership meant that their time and resources were free to focus

It wasn’t until my final year in uni that I really developed a

franchise, growing their market presence and driving their business

passion for accounting as the subjects became less about

to the next stage of their life cycle. Since opening their first store in

learning the theory and more about applying what we

late 2014, they now have 5 stores and are planned to open another

have learnt throughout our degree on case studies and

5 by the end of 2017. It has been immensely rewarding being a

practical scenarios. This really opened my eyes towards how

part of their success story and I truly believe that our partnership

fundamental accounting is to the successful operations of

provided them with the confidence to execute their growth plans

a business, as it allows us to gain deeper insights into its

whilst having the peace of mind knowing that their accounting and

financial performance, identify opportunities and propose

compliance requirements were being taken care of by someone

strategies to propel the business to success. This strategic

they could trust.

and consulting side of accounting is what excites me the most about the profession and I am lucky enough to have found myself doing this in my current role.

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on what was most important to them - developing a successful

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How do you overcome the challenges you face in your role?

I am a big believer in self-reflection and strive to apply this when

What is your current role and how did you get your start in it?

I am confronted by challenges in my role. While nobody likes to

I’m currently a client service accountant at Hill Rogers. I joined

make mistakes or be pushed outside their comfort zone, it is by

as a graduate back in February 2015 and I still have days where

reflecting from these that we are able to understand what could

I’m taken aback by how privileged I am to be part of a firm that

have been done better and to recognise what our strengths are.

encourages me to the best version of myself both professionally

Rather than viewing challenges as a negative, if you approach them

and personally.

with the right mentality, they can become your greatest learning opportunities.

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Do you get to give anything back to the community?

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Yes - my firm frequently participates in charitable causes. One of our

What advice would you give to students who are wanting to head into a professional role?

favourite not-for-profit organisations is Stepping Stone House who

Do your research on the companies that you are considering

provides accommodation and development for young people who

applying to and determine whether their corporate culture is

are homeless with the aim of developing their self-esteem, resilience

consistent with your personal values. I cannot stress how important

and good health to ensure they achieve responsible independence

it is to find a company that you feel supported at and are proud to

and are the best they can be. Our work with Stepping Stone House

be a part of.

has included organising Easter and Christmas hampers to hosting

Lastly, don’t be disheartened if your first couple of applications are not

cooking competitions with the children.

successful - as this simply means that that role was not the right one for you. Perseverance is key, as nothing worth having comes easy!

Accounting.

Accounting.

Profile of a Business Analyst Toyota Financial Services Alexandra Dodson

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and worked there for a number of years whilst completing

I completed my Bachelor of Business at UTS, majoring in Finance

that are interested in pursuing a career in accounting to start

and Accounting. In addition to being a bit of a numbers nerd,

their careers working in a Chartered Firm due to the vast

I love to keep active and fit – I have competed in a number of

opportunities which they present.

Tough Mudders, I play weekly touch football and netball and attend gym classes. I am also a keen traveller – I have travelled solo to 30 countries in the past 5 years!

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04 What do you enjoy the most about your current role?

I enjoy the variation of my day-to-day tasks and the experience of having interaction with other stakeholders in the company, both internally and externally.

Fortunately, I have the opportunity to take part in a large

When I studied The Bachelor of Business at UTS, the course

number of projects within the company from development

was structured so to enable students to study a variety

stage to implementation. It is so encouraging to see positive

of business subjects (Marketing, Accounting, Finance,

changes in the workplace, and being part of that process is a

Economics etc.) in your first year before deciding your

rewarding experience.

majors. This opportunity gave me a good indication what I preferred by the completion of my first year.

I didn’t know exactly what kind of career I wanted,

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however, I had heard that accounting would give me the

How do you overcome the challenges you face in your role?

best foundation of knowledge for working in a business

Once of my largest challenges is time management. I have so

environment. Given that I enjoyed working with numbers

many tasks & projects which I am involved in, so to overcome

and the large number of graduate opportunities available for

that challenge I need to ensure that I am well organised and that

accounting, it was an easy choice.

I have good communication with my managers for my progress.

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My current role is as a Business Analyst for Toyota Financial

Do you get to give anything back to the community?

Services, which is a mixture of management accounting,

In addition to being on the YCA Panel, I am the Secretary for the

internal reporting & analysis, and procurement. I was fortunate

YCA Toastmasters club. I also enjoy taking part in activities for a

enough to obtain my current role due to the varied experience,

cause (e.g. raising funds for a charity to run in the City to Surf).

What is your current role and how did you get your start in it?

confidence and leadership skills I acquired whilst working in Business Advisory at a Chartered firm.

I started as a Graduate at William Buck Chartered Accountants

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my CA qualifications. I would highly recommend any students

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What advice would you give to students who are wanting to head into a professional role?

Don’t give up on those other passions outside of study – sports, hobbies & travelling. All these extracurricular passions demonstrate a well-rounded and dedicated student!

Employers tend to look for new employees who are passionate, demonstrate initiative, speak their mind (but of course with respect) and who like to contribute (both to their team & the overall company).

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Profile of a Senior Auditor Gow Varathakeyan 01

Tell us a bit about yourself, what uni you went to, and what did you study?

summary, what I love the most about my role is the amount I learn and who I’m learning from.

I completed a Bachelor in Commerce and completed two majors being accounting and international business. I completed these

Flexibility:

at the University of New South Wales and completed this in

I’m very lucky to be in a firm and a profession that promotes

2013.

flexible working. Although there are days where I work long

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Did you know what you wanted to do as a career while you were in uni?

Not at all! You speak a lot to people older than you when they’re going through application processes, and try to gauge what’s the

hours, there is definitely ways to make it work so that you can still commit to personal affairs. The culture is driven on performance rather than set hours.

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How do you overcome the challenges you face in your role?

best option for you. As you talk to people already in their field’s,

Asking for help. The most important thing about being an

the unknown is daunting but also very exciting. What I noticed

accountant is being adaptive and learning and the best way to

was that there was a common theme that most people were

do this is to ask for help. The support system I have within my

looking for big names, whether it be in commerce or in a public

professional and personal life is extremely strong and powers

practice accounting firm.

growth both technically and interpersonally.

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What is your current role and how did you get your start in it?

Do you get to give anything back to the community?

Yes! With two of my colleagues and the sponsorship of BDO,

I’m currently a senior in audit. I knew I wanted to be in audit

we established a young professionals networking group. This

within a firm because when I was nearing completion of my

stemmed from identifying a gap within the young professionals

degree I didn’t know what industry I would enjoy the most. Whilst

community that are expected to have soft skills that comes from

researching available opportunities I thought I wanted to be in

networking but lack the opportunity to do so. This gave rise to

retail, then thought I would enjoy financial services, or maybe

the birth of “BOND” that enables all young professionals across

even a not for profit. I aimed for a mid-tier that would expose me

different industries to regularly meet and become aware of the

to a whole range of industries as opposed to specialising. Now,

happenings in other industries. More importantly, it enables

my client base is of all different sizes spread amongst all three

young professionals to build long term connections that support

industries.

each other under a professional realm.

04 What do you enjoy the most about your current role?

I work for BDO which is the fifth largest accounting firm in the

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What advice would you give to students who are wanting to head into a professional role?

world. This means I get to work with senior levels of staff who

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have a wealth of experience from different parts of the world

In uni and high school you become accustomed to communicating

as well as different life experiences. In addition to this, my first

with people similar to you, because you live in the same area, you

day on the job included liaising with clients of all different levels

want to study the same thing, or you go to the same sporting club.

from CFO’s to accounts assistants. As I mentioned before, I am

Once you enter industry, you’re expected to have conversations

not limited to one industry, so the clients I work with all have

with clients and your team. The difference from when you’re

different views on business strategies and goals, and in order

in a learning institution to when you enter the work force is

to provide the best service I need to be on top of regulatory

that everyone you meet possesses various backgrounds and

requirements. I am constantly being challenged because all of

experiences. It’s important to develop soft skills that will promote

my clients are continuing to improve and better themselves. In

rapport with the people you’re working with.

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Profile of a Senior Group Accountant Chloe Cabezas at Woolworths 01

Tell us a bit about yourself, what uni you went to, and what did you study?

I attended UTS and completed the UTS BAcc program. Once I finished uni, I started as a graduate at EY and during my time there I was fortunate enough to be seconded to the EY Boston

is from being challenged so it is important that you make the most of every challenge thrown your way.

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Do you get to give anything back to the community?

office. After my secondment, I took 3 months off and travelled

When I first started at Woolworths, as part of the induction

through Europe. I recently moved to Woolworths and am now

process, it is mandatory to spend a week working in the stores to

part of the Corporate Finance function.

gain exposure and an understanding of how our stores operate

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and the challenges the staff face on a daily basis. We also get

Did you know what you wanted to do as a career while you were in uni?

periods of the retail season (e.g. Easter and Christmas).

I always knew that I wanted a career in something commerce/ business related and given the opportunities I was presented throughout the BAcc program, I decided that I enjoyed Accounting and have not looked back since!

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this opportunity to help out in the stores during the peak busy

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My advice would be to be open to any learning opportunity and don’t write things off before experiencing it. You will never know

What is your current role and how did you get your start in it?

what you enjoy (and what you dislike!) until you experience it for

My current role is a Senior Group Accountant in the Corporate

you can take charge of your own learning and development – it

Finance function of Woolworths. I got into this role through my

is up to you to have the drive and initiative to further develop

network – I had previously worked with the hiring Manager and

yourself (and it is also highly rewarding!).

yourself. Another key piece of advice that I highly value is only

he let me know when the opportunity came up in his team.

04 What do you enjoy the most about your current role?

I enjoy learning something new every day – whether it be challenging technical accounting concepts or about the commercial aspects of the business. Given the size of Woolworths, there is always something new to learn every day.

I also enjoy the people I work with – everyone has had such diverse experiences and journeys and are always willing to share their knowledge and intelligence with me.

There is never one way to overcome a challenge – however one thing that is common when overcoming any challenge in any role is to make sure to invest the time to think about how you will approach it and make your plan of attack. In doing so you can make more informed decisions that you are not likely to regret later and also approach the challenge with the right attitude and state of mind. The most effective way of learning

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How do you overcome the challenges you face in your role?

Leadership Track Denis Yengi CPA Even in the midst of a Ugandan refugee camp, Denis Yengi CPA knew he needed an education to make his dreams come true. So he did everything in his power to get it.

“In the camp you really had to do everything you can to persevere and to learn how to look for solutions to things which are not easy, ’’ he said.

Denis, who is now a South Australian Department of Health and Ageing assistant category manager, was just seven years old when his peaceful life in South Sudan was forever shattered by

“It also taught me to develop relationships with the people you need to survive and succeed.’’

the country’s brutal civil war.

Forced to flee on foot into Uganda with his family, he spent

Denis said becoming a CPA truly was the culmination of his childhood

the next 13 years in a United Nations refugee tent city battling

dreams – opening up a number of personal and professional

extreme poverty and the constant threat of starvation.

opportunities and allowing him to share his story with the world.

With food and shelter not always reliable, Denis said education

The local South Sudanese community leader said he had chosen to

was an unaffordable luxury – but he refused to give up.

serve in the public service for a decade – rising through the ranks – as his way of giving back and saying thank you to his adopted country

“When I was in grade nine I really didn’t have anyone to pay for my school fees, so I had to convince the high school teacher to allow me to study in return for cleaning the school,’’ he said.

“I was determined, because I knew I needed an education to achieve my dream.’’

of Australia.

“I’m eager now to explore opportunities outside the government and hopefully I’ll be able to work in the private sector – or one day maybe even the UN,’’ he said.

Denis Yengi CPA’s top tips for graduates who are starting their careers:

Denis’s dream was to become an accountant – a passion inspired by a man who handled the offerings of his local church

1. It’s good to dream big and stick to it. It doesn’t matter how

parishioners and who was held in high esteem.

long it takes, eventually you’ll realise that dream

Still, Denis’s prospects looked bleak until a surprise camp visit from his Uncle Ben Yengi OAM, who had moved to Australia

2. Complete a career analysis. It helps you work out where you

in the 1970s, began a process that eventually helped him to

want to go, as well as highlighting your weak points so that

immigrate to Australia. It took five long years.

they’re easier to address.

Despite his hardships, Denis said he now thanked God for the experiences of his youth because the lessons of endurance,

3. Maintain great relationships with your mentors, past and present

strength and determination he had learned were now invaluable.

managers so that they can and will advocate for you as needed

Leadership Track Jodie Matthews CPA From financial freedom blogger to avid traveller, budding author,

Jodie says while she still loves working at UGL – a company

career mentor and UGL rising star, there’s no mountain too high

she started working at while completing her business degree

for Jodie Matthews CPA to climb.

(majoring in accounting) from Australian Catholic University – she

As the head of the finance and administration department of the

still has her eye on the bigger picture.

Australian engineering and construction business, she says being

She plans to become a chief financial officer and eventually the

herself has helped her career progression.

CEO of her own company one day.

With her own blog about achieving personal financial freedom

“I found the only way to survive was to be true to myself, so when people said to me, ‘I want you to be more aggressive with your style of communication,’ on site I’ve said, ‘No, this is who I am, and this is my approach,’’ says Jodie Matthews CPA.

already on the go and plans for a book on the same topic also on the horizon – the future looks bright.

Jodie, who is also a member of CPA Australia’s young professionals committee, says the blog and the planned book were more a passion than a hobby and have been inspired by overcoming her own youthful financial struggle.

Fortunately Jodie’s results speak for themselves with her people management skills, empathy and rapport often guiding project managers to higher productivity.

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Accounting.

Accounting Internship Profile Name: Matthew D’Cruz Degree: Bachelor of Accounting Year:

2nd Year

Majors: Accounting Major with an Economics sub-major

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What made you want to pursue a career in Accounting?

Throughout my time at high school, I always maintained a strong interest in pursuing a career in the financial world and this was particularly evident in my choice of Year 11 and 12 subjects of Business Studies, Economics and Mathematics. Furthermore, I always kept up to date with current business affairs by reading the Economist and the Australian Financial Review as well as investing in the stock market. Also, I was always aware that a career in Accounting provides a strong framework for success in the financial world and would potentially enable me to create my own business upon graduation.

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How did you find your internship and where was it at?

I was lucky enough to gain my internship through my Bachelor of Accounting course which enabled me to participate in a 6-month full-time internship at American Express. However, there are many resources available at UTS which can help you find internships, such as the excellent UTS Careers Team.

03 Can you describe what your role was?

I was given the role of a Financial Analyst in the Corporate Controllership Team at American Express. Essentially, this team was focused on conducting the significant internal and external reporting procedures to both key internal and external stakeholders. Thus, my role was to comprehensively prepare, review and provide commentary on the monthly financial statements at American Express, primarily the Profit and Loss Statement. As part of my role, I also conducted a number of reconciliations, banking transactions, invoicing as well as other ad-hoc administrative tasks.

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The primary benefit of undertaking an internship at university

My favourite aspect of accounting was understanding exactly

is the opportunity that it gives you to apply the theoretical

how a business operates. At American Express, I was able to

knowledge that you learn at university in the corporate world.

understand the unique business model that the organisation

Furthermore, it gives you a significant head start against other

possesses and precisely how it attracts new customers whilst

university students once you start applying for graduate jobs at

also retaining its current ones. Furthermore, by working in the

the end of your degree as employers are constantly looking for

organisation, I was able to see how every department, from IT to

students with quality work experience and skills.

Marketing to Finance, were all interrelated and how collaboration

What are the benefits of undertaking an internship whilst still at university?

What was your favorite aspect of working in accounting?

within the business is vital to its success.

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What are the most important skills for accounting interns to possess?

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Where next for you?

I am currently starting my 2nd year of the Bachelor of

I believe that one of the most important skills is attention to

Accounting Program (Majoring in Accounting and Sub-major in

detail as it can be very easy to miss important information when

Economics) and have obtained a part-time job at Junkee Media,

reviewing a company’s financial statements. Also, the ability to

which is a digital media startup based in Surry Hills, mainly due

work hard as well as communicate effectively with your team

to the experience that I gained during my internship at American

is vital to being able to complete your tasks on time and to the

Express.

best of your ability.

Accounting.

Consulting.

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YOUR FUTURE Consulting is one of the broadest career paths within a team as it involves working across many different sectors and industries. The opportunities available for consultants are numerous as is the variety of work that you will be able to engage with.

What can I look to be doing within consulting after I graduate?

Many consulting graduates upon finishing university commence entry-level positions in a consulting role. Graduate roles often consist of:

How does your business degree allow you to pursue a future in Consulting?

Advisory Analyst

Your business degree helps to foster various skills, such as the ability

Strategy Analyst

to critically analyse information, working with in a team and solving complex problems. These skills are vital for effective communication

IT Analyst

and client management.

A consulting major can open various opportunities within a large

Supply Chain Graduate

range of roles within large consulting and professional service firms.

Technical Analyst in specific areas such as Actuarial What does consulting actually involve?

The main role of consultants revolves around managing financial information and analysing it in order to provide specialist advice

What does my career progression look like in the field of consulting?

to clients on business decisions they face. The aim is to provide clients with unique and successful solutions to their complex

As you experience in the field of consulting grows, the

problems, often thinking outside the box.

opportunity for careers progression increases as well. Different career progression opportunities include:

Private Equity Analyst Strategy Manager Consulting Director Research Executive Performance Improvement Manager

Finance.

Consulting.

Consulting Internship The r e i s no s u c h th in g as a typic al d a y i n co nsu ltin g.

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What company did you work for and what was your role there?

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What is your favourite aspect of working in consulting?

I hate to be that guy that has two favourite aspects, but it is true!

I was successful in becoming a Summer Vacationer within

It’s fast paced and no day is ever the same. You will get to cross

Technology Advisory in a Big 4 Firm.

paths with some incredibly talented people who have really great

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What does a typical day as a Consultant intern involve?

There is no such thing as a typical day in consulting. The only

stories to tell.

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consistency is grabbing a morning coffee on the way in to the

What would you say are the most important skillsets for a consultant to possess?

office. You may start off with a few meetings in the morning and

Being a consultant, it is really important to remain professional

identify a few tasks or action items relevant to the project. It’s

even during the demanding periods where deadlines need

really important to ask stakeholders about how they see the

to be met and around the presence of engagement clients.

issue. The rest of your day(s) is spent solving little problems then

Being surround by clients, it is essential to network and build

going back to the client and giving them solutions that let you

professional relationships whilst also being personable. Do you

show off your findings.

have any advice for someone wanting to undertake a consulting

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How did you find out about the internship and what did the application process entail?

I was referred to the Summer Vacationer Program by a senior consultant of the firm who happened to be a mentor in one of my university subjects. There were quite a few aspects to the application process (you’ll understand what I mean in just a sec) but it is important to take remain calm and grasp everything as a little challenge – be yourself! It starts off with an online application followed by some online testing – It can be really fun if you like puzzles. You will then receive a phone call by a member of the grad recruitment team if you are successful for a phone interview. Following the delightful chat, you might be invited to an assessment centre and 1 on 1 interview. Nail that and you’ll be on your way to a two-hour case study assessment centre (1 on too) followed by a partner interview. It can vary depending on your service line but make the most of every opportunity.

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internship? Be yourself and do your research on the chose service line you will be applying for- it really shows how invested you are with your career with the passion as a driving force.

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Management Consultant Alex Katsaros at EY 01

Tell us about yourself and how you come to work in consulting

On the other side, there is the actual delivery of the work. This

So I started in EY’s assurance division as a cadet whilst I was still

on. An example of tasks include; drawing up current and future

studying at UTS. As much as I loved the firm and the culture, I

state process maps to give the client an idea of where they are

didn’t believe my strengths were best utilised in assurance, so I

at now, and where they should be at the end of the engagement,

started to explore other options. The main area that stood out

conducting analytics on a client’s spending to see where there

to me was our Advisory (consulting) division. Not knowing too

is opportunity to cut costs or make a process more efficient as

much about it, I reached out to a few people who worked there

well as actually interacting with the client through interviews or

to start to get a bit of an understanding about what they did,

workshops to transfer across knowledge and put your findings

what the work entailed, and if they’d recommend it to me as a

and suggestions into practice.

will completely depend on the type of engagement that you’re

viable career choice given my interests and strengths. I only heard positive things, so, at the end of my cadetship program

As I said, it’s very difficult to provide a succinct answer to this

I applied for EY’s Summer Vacationer program. I was put into

question because there’s so many different things you could be

EY’s Performance Improvement Advisory team, otherwise known

doing. And that’s a good thing!

as our management consulting arm. I spent 8 weeks in that

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program and loved what I saw from the profession and came back as a graduate a year later. That was a year ago and I’m still here so that’s always a positive!

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Does the actual job differ to how you thought it would be while studying?

Going into consulting, I had a general idea of how it worked, but obviously had no idea of the depth that went into each job. So

What is your favourite aspect of the job?

whilst the job itself didn’t differ to what my understanding was,

Without being cliché, one of the greatest thing about

the level of detail and exactly how much goes into each and

management consulting is the breadth of engagements you can

every job was definitely an eye opener.

and will work on. In the space of six months, you could have worked on 8-10 different clients, all in completely different industries and sectors. It’s really eye opening to not only get

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an insight and understand the issues that some of the biggest

Do you have any advice you’d give to students wanting to pursue a career in consulting?

companies in the world face, but actually help them overcome

As with absolutely any career, make sure you’re going into it for

them and improve. The learning curve is very steep, especially at

the right reasons. Do your research and really understand the

the start, but you’ll be a better consultant for it.

profession, and then ask yourself, is it a fit for you? Are your

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strengths and skills ones that you can apply to consulting? With respect to management consulting itself, there is a perceived

What does a normal day look like for you?

prestige that’s associated with it. Don’t let that drive your

Given my answer to the previous question, this is difficult to

decision to pursue a career in consulting. Do it because you

answer. There are two main aspects to advisory; winning work,

have a genuine interesting in helping organisations improve,

and actually delivering the work you’ve won. Winning work

because the idea of working on a variety of clients in a huge

is done through creating proposals, which are submitted to

number of industries appeals to you, because you want to go

the prospective client. As an early career consultant, this will

into an industry where you will be tested right from the start, but

involve tasks including; conducting market research to best

will experience rapid career and personal growth.

understand the client’s working environment, deciding what the make-up of EY’s engagement team should be, so that we

Management consulting is an amazing career and very unique

offer all the experience that the client may need and deciding

in its offering. Good luck with your studies and your career

what methodology we should use to actually help the client

aspirations.

solve their problem.

What did you study in university?

What do you enjoy most about your job?

I studied a Bachelor of Commerce (Management) and a Bachelor of Business Information Systems at Monash University in Melbourne.

My team are the best thing about coming to work each day. I work with some of the brightest, talented and creative people in the industry which makes it so inspiring to come to work and learn from the very best. The variety of projects that I get to work on and the clients that I work for ensures that no two days are the same.

What made you choose this career path?

I wanted to choose a career that would use the skills that I learnt at university but also one that would give me a chance to showcase my application of creative thinking. Working at Deloitte Digital allows me to apply design thinking, creative approaches to problem solving and business skills each and every day. Deloitte Digital is the sweet spot between business, IT and design.

What does a typical day at Deloitte look like?

Every day is different but my days are often spent working collaboratively with my client helping them to apply design thinking methodologies to help solve their hardest business problems. When I’m not working directly with the client, you’ll find me on the road talking to customers to better understand their needs, behaviour and pain points.

What do you find most challenging?

Some of the problems that our clients ask us to solve can be complex and daunting but our network of experts and SMEs at Deloitte locally and globally allows us to leverage off their expertise which we pass on to our clients. Every day I’m in awe at the breadth and depth of knowledge that my colleagues share with me.

Tips/ advice for students entering the workforce Do what makes you happy and find a career that truly reflects your passion and talents. Often we’re told that there’s a “right” or “safe” career path but I truly believe in taking the time to understand what gets you out of bed each day and make that the centre of any job you choose to pursue.

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Marketing.

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YOUR FUTURE A careers in marketing is one of the most creative fields in the business industry an is vital for the success of any organisation.

There is no limit to the range of industries or organisations that you can work for in the marketing profession.

What can I look to be doing within marketing after I graduate?

Many marketing graduates upon finishing university commence entry-level positions in a marketing or sales role. These roles include:

How does your business degree allow you to pursue a future in Marketing?

Sales and Marketing Assistant

Through undertaking a marketing major, you have the

Marketing Analyst

opportunity to learn about the way that people think and behave, as well as how you can effectively market products or

Insight Analyst

services to them in a way that appeals to them.

Marketing Coordinator You also have the opportunity to take up a Marketing Communications major, which has more of a focus on

Social Media Advisor

advertising and the strategic decisions that go behind certain advertising campaigns a company may wish to undertake.

Events Coordinator

The marketing skill set that is gained through undertaking either

What does my career progression look like in the field of marketing?

of these majors is highly regarded by employees and the skills and knowledge you gain are completely transferable to any industry sector for any product or service

As you gain greater experience within the field of marketing, the opportunity for careers progression increases as well. Different career progression opportunities include:

Marketing Manager Marketing Director Marketing Executive Brand Manager Product Manager Services Experience and Quality Manager Marketing.

Interview with a Marketing Intern

Vivian Tran at Adobe 01

Why did you choose to major in marketing?

i.e. sponsorship, event management, web development, etc.

I chose to major in Marketing because I felt the industry is

as well as Adobe employees from all over the world!

becoming more dynamic and more digitalised. It is quite fascinating to me how the way you communicate a product can have the potential to shape the perspective that a consumer has – in the context of purchase, decision-making, etc.

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What do you enjoy the most, and find most challenging about your role?

I enjoy the company of my colleagues and their willingness to lend a hand whenever I need it. I am offered great wisdom and

How did you find your internship, Including how you applied and what the process was like?

experience so working on a day-to-day basis is a constant learning

I am currently interning at Adobe and the University of

my tasks (prioritising what is important) as well as my time.

Technology, Sydney (UTS). I’ll start off with Adobe. I applied to Adobe via LinkedIn where I had to go through a phone interview with the Customer Success Manager. After I passed that stage,

activity for me. However, the most challenging task is managing

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it was followed by a face to face interview with the Executive

Any tips/advice you would give to marketing students looking for marketing roles?

Marketing Manager and Partner Marketing Manager. The final

The tip I will give is, to not be let down by rejections. With every

interview was with the Senior Marketing Manager in Digital

rejection – opens a new opportunity. I didn’t gain experience

Marketing as well as the Senior Marketing Manager in Creative

until my second year of university – that was when I started

Cloud for Individuals. It was quite a lengthy process with lots

to panic and freak out about the ‘future’. So do not be afraid

of approval to go through – but the best part was receiving

if you are lacking experience, there is always time to obtain it.

feedback for each interview that I had with Adobe. My advice

I’ve started off with unpaid work followed by doing almost every

is, speak with confidence – on the phone and face to face

extracurricular activity in UTS. Job searching was dependent

too. Ground some belief in yourself too that you suit the job

on CareerHub, which to my luck – landed an internship at the

without a doubt – that all the experiences you have accumulated

university as a web designer.

beforehand was worth it. For my internship at UTS as a web designer – it was via CareerHub, where I was invited to an

The main thing is, in life you’re going to come across many

interview with the Director of Student Services Unit in UTS.

opportunities – but it is a matter of knowing your self-worth.

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I was offered various internships at the time (before Adobe) ranging from a paid full time role at a marketing agency at Manly

What does a day in the life of a marketing intern look like?

to an unpaid eight-month role in Newtown. Even with these

A day in the life of an intern… well, let me just start off –

argued to me – why did you not take it? My answer is – don’t

there are a heap of meetings to attend! I am nearing two

be tempted by greed of any cost, measure or opportunity but

months since I’ve first started my internship and it has

make choices that sees best for yourself. Knowing that I had an

been amazing. It made me realise how important culture

interview with Adobe at the time, the chances of getting hired

fit is. This can be stretched to how you interact with your

was 1 in 500. Even with that in mind, I neglected all my other

colleagues, how you adapt to the business, etc. Time

intern offers and chose to take the risk.

offers, I chose not to accept them. It was a risk, I do agree. Many

management is a valuable skill too – because tasks are often given with a designated time frame. Working in such a fast

In summation, if you don’t have experience – it is not too late,

pace environment has been stressful but it has been a great

start off unpaid. If you have multiple offers – prioritise the best

experience – there’s always something new to learn every

option where possible and in some cases, take the risk because

day. We have monthly team lunches where we would be out

you never know where it may take you.

of the office as a team (to foster team bonding) or Friday drinks. I also had the fortunate opportunity to network and learn more about various agencies that are linked to Adobe

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Interview with a Marketing Intern Isabelle Martin at Ebay 01

What originally attracted you to the field of marketing?

I specifically work within the customer-to-customer and

Growing up with parents as artists, I knew from a young age that

shop and sell on eBay. My team is highly collaborative so we

I wanted to work in a profession that fostered that same creative

regularly meet to flesh out new marketing strategies and interact

environment. One which was progressive and allowed me to

with the many different teams within the business.

explore my imagination, while remaining focused and guided by the task at hand. The combination is an exciting industry, which I like to refer to as an organized chaos. A field which I find exciting

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What is your favourite aspect in your role?

as you are able to push the boundaries to be new, different

My day-to-day work is far from repetitive, as each project brings

and innovative as you strive to refresh and transform the way

on new ideas and challenges. I’d be crazy to deny that it can be

which you communicate with people. I unconsciously found

fast-paced and stressful at times, but that’s what makes it so

that marketing was part of my daily life. Whether it was sharing

thrilling and why I enjoy it so much. My role constantly keeps me

interesting articles online or about my latest foodie adventures, I

on my toes, as the industry is constantly evolving. There is no ‘said’

truly enjoy what I do now working in marketing and have made a

playbook guaranteeing success, you just have to keep up and

hobby of my field.

evolve with it. I constantly find myself taking away new learnings

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and growing as an individual, whether that be from a project or by the energetic people I work with. I enjoy looking beyond

What Majors did you take at uni?

the changes in myself, but witnessing the positive impacts and

Bachelor of Business with an Extended Major in Marketing and

differences I may have catalyzed within a brand and its customers.

electives in accounting and management – some of which I

You take away from the role as much as you put in, something

actually completed during my student exchange in France.

that lives and breathes within our sellers who are passionate and

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How did you find your current role?

I worked part-time as an intern at eBay for six months whilst I

rely on our marketing efforts to keep them informed.

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was studying at university and was fortunate enough to continue

What would you say are the skillsets that are most valuable in your field?

working full-time as a marketing graduate since.

There are many skills that university and hands-on work

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experience can teach you. However, what has particularly stood out for me during my own experiences is the important of soft

What was the application process?

skills. The ability to effectively communicate, problem solve, and

It was quite straight forward in the sense that I had to apply

above all, having a willingness to learn is key for my field. It is

online and send through my resume with a cover letter. Then

worth noting that if you genuinely love and are passionate about

went through the formalities of both phone and in person

your career, you will always succeed.

interviews, first with HR then my manager to be. eBay was completely transparent and made me feel really comfortable during the entire interview process, which I feel is a reflection on their great down-to-earth culture.

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Do you have any advice for students wanting to pursue a career in marketing?

Definitely get as much practical experience as you can while you are still studying. Throw yourself in the deep end; intern,

What does a typical day at work entail?

volunteer, get involved in uni - people forget how valuable any

As cliché as it may sound, it’s hard for me to pin down a ‘typical’

first-hand experience is! It’s a great opportunity to put the theory

day in the office. I have found that specifically working within

you learn in class to practice in real life scenarios. You won’t know

a global marketplace, no two days are the same. It’s incredibly

if you like doing something until you actually try it!

faced paced, where one minute you may be briefing an agency on a new seller campaign to zipping around to a photoshoot.

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advertising side of the business which inspires customers to

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Finance.

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YOUR FUTURE Finance has evolved as a major field of business practices, and although will be challenging, it will be diverse and rewarding. It centers on the way funds are derived and utilised by a firm.

What are some finance streams available to me?

Corporate Finance These jobs involve working for a company in the capacity of finding and managing the capital necessary to run the

How does your business degree allow you to pursue a future in Finance?

enterprise. This is done while maximizing corporate value and reducing financial risk.

Finance involves investigation and analysis of strategies because effective financial management relies on strong strategic

Investment Banking

intuition.

These jobs deal with facilitating the issuance of corporate securities and making these securities available for investors to

The UTS Business School school gives its students a grounding

purchase.

of the technical skills required to understand the dynamics of finance and the evolving environment today.

Private Equity and Venture Capital Private-equity professionals help businesses find capital for both

What can I look to be doing within Economics after I graduate?

expansion and current operations.

The breadth of Finance is extensive by nature and a career in finance can range from investment banking to consultancy.

Graduates of a Finance Major generally fall into roles in Finance Advisory, Analysts, Consultants and Bankers.

Career Progression can entail movement into positions such as Finance Management, Stockbroking, as well as Equity Research Analytics.

Finance.

Interview with a Finance Intern Westfield 01

What were the challenges of working in Finance without a degree?

What is finance at Westfield like?

Finance at Westfield is multifaceted and extremely interesting.

Some challenges of working in finance without a degree included

It comprises revenues generated from rent, payables for

feeling that I was ill-equipped for the position and lacking the

construction and maintenance, large scale investments, and

skills necessary to complete tasks. However, I soon learnt that if

revenues generated from advertising and car parking, to name

I listened to managers and took notes when they explained tasks

just a few. There are many different finance teams that work

and stayed organized and focused on tasks at hand, I was more

individually but ultimately together to ensure this renowned

than capable of completing tasks despite not having completed

company continues to grow and uphold its enduring success.

my degree in finance.

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What where your responsibilities?

My responsibilities included preparing accounts for external audits, financial accounting for credit reimbursement, receipting cheques from retailers and banking cheques, filing monthly financial records, requesting and receiving legal documents from retailers, and managing retailer accounts.

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What did you learn during your internship?

During my internship I gained a deep understanding of finance and accounting at Scentre Group. Scentre Group is a large company, accordingly it’s financial and accounting systems are also extensive and complicated. Throughout my internship I was able to learn about some of the different financial functions of the company as I had the opportunity to rotate through various finance and accounting teams such as Revenue Assurance and Commercial Finance. I also had the opportunity to learn about the many ways in which landlords, like Scentre Group, generate income. This was eye-opening and allowed me to view the company as something more than just a landlord. Moreover, I was lucky enough to sit in on some meetings that concerned Scentre Group’s capital expenditure. These meetings focused on investment in large scale projects, such as acquiring new shopping centers or refurbishing existing centers. Budgets, financing and return on investment were all discussed in these meetings. This was a great example of the financial principles taught to me at university being applied in the workplace.

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Profile of a Enterprise Services Graduate Dilshan Rajapakse at CBA 01

What is your degree background?

Bachelor of Information Technology, UTS.

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What motivated you to pursue your current line of work and what aspect of it do you find most rewarding?

Technology, and the value it can provide for business, is an area that I’ve always felt passionate about from a young age and the

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most rewarding part is seeing a piece of work I manufactured coming to ‘life’ and providing real business value to its users.

It’s something that being on the flipside as user, you would

If you’re not failing, you’re not trying hard enough. You should

usually take for granted, but, as the creator you have a unique appreciation of its final form.

be failing every day at

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What does a typical day in CommBank looks like?

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Get in sometime between 8:30-9:30am. Attend morning stand-

something, big or small.

up/huddle and get a grip on what’s in flight for the day. The rest of the working hours is usually made of: 75% just coding up new features, fixing issues & supporting deployments; 15% peer-reviewing teammates’ work; 5% meetings. Leave sometime between 4:30-5:30pm.

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Trying to leave on time when I’m in the middle of some technical

In the field of technology, being in a technical role, the pathways

challenge that’s too interesting to leave for tomorrow.

usually lead to some form of technology management or people

What do you find most challenging in your role?

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If you could say something to your 18-year-old self, what would you tell him?

Things aren’t as black and white as you may think they are or

Where do you see yourself progressing in your job?

management. Technical pathways would push me towards leading a team and guiding the technological direction of programmes of work. People management pathways would lead up the traditional organisational hierarchy – manager, director.

want them to be.

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You don’t know as much as you think you do – leave your ego

Be memorable and make your mark

behind and take a growth mindset to every endeavour, but, bring

Seek mentors (formally or informally) and other counsel

Tips/advice for students entering the workforce?

your drive and tenacity.

Challenge the status-quo and don’t shy away from tough Most importantly, seek perspectives and counsel as much as

challenges

possible. You have the most to gain from mentoring and counsel early on in your career and the value of such relationships

If you’re not failing, you’re not trying hard enough. You should be

are arguably more important than any formal education you

failing every day at something, big or small.

will receive and will enable more informed decisions about university, careers & life.

Profile of a Financial Markets and Treasury Graduate Sam at Westpac 01

What did you study in university?

Bachelor of Business at UTS

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What attracted you to your Program at Westpac Group?

Westpac has great company values that aligned with my key personal values. The Westpac graduate program is a reputable program with a very positive approach towards diversity and inclusion which is very refreshing and one of the key reasons I chose the Westpac graduate program.

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What does a typical day at Westpac Group as a Financial Markets & Treasury Graduate look like?

It’s an early start in markets. A typical day for me involves getting to work at around 7.30am, where the first thing I do is read our morning publication called “Morning Thoughts” which provides a We have a trading conference call at 7.40am with our New Zealand and New York offices to discuss risk events and thoughts on markets. Generally after this meeting I check the financial review and then conduct my rotation processes and work on any projects that I have in the pipeline.

At 12.30 I break for lunch with any free markets grads and head down to Barangaroo. In the afternoon, I’ll have lunch with any free Markets Grads and head down to Barangaroo. I will then spend the rest of the afternoon with dealers and traders on my desk and then conduct my end of day processes such as funding and profit and loss reporting.

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Why do you love coming into work each day?

I get to do something that I love with likeminded individuals. In Financial markets every day is different, bringing new challenges and opportunities.

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I get to do something that I love with likeminded individuals.

In Financial markets every day is different,

and opportunities.

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market wrap for interest rates and currencies.

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Where Where could your could your talents talents take you? take you?

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YOUR FUTURE Economics is the study of the decisions individuals, businesses, and governments make as they deal with the key issue of scarcity in the production of goods and services, and the transfer of wealth.

Graduate Positions Member of Economic Consulting Team Data Analyst

As globalisation brings us closer together, the understanding of economic concepts is invaluable in the number of job opportunities in a multitude of industries locally and internationally.

Statistician Economic Markets Report Writer

How does your business degree allow you to pursue a future in Economics?

Policy Analyst

Businesses operate within the economy and many of the

Market Analyst/Researcher

prospects and problems faced by a business are influenced or determined by the economy.

Career Progression Studying the Economics major at the UTS Business School provides students with the professional skills, knowledge and

Policymaker

understanding that enhance their capabilities in each of the professional areas within business.

Senior Policy Analyst

What can I look to be doing within Economics after I graduate?

Econometrician Economic Natural Resources Manager

Economics is fundamentally about choices and the impact of our choices on each other and on society. Regardless of career path,

Finance Manager

an economic understanding is a powerful tool.

International Trade Analyst Many graduates either work in an economic consulting team, as data analysts, statisticians, market analysts or policy analysts.

Natural Resource Manager Academic Economist

Economics.

Profile of an Economics Graduate There is scope to be involved in different projects across the different service lines.

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I studied a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Accounting and

I enjoy the diversity of work at McGrathNicol. There is scope

Commercial Law at the University of Sydney. I completed a four

to be involved in different projects across the different service

week Summer Vacation placement at McGrathNicol in November

lines. With that comes the opportunity to work with a variety of

2014 and joined as a Graduate in February 2016.

people, including senior staff and Partners within McGrathNicol,

What did you study in university?

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What made you choose this career path?

McGrathNicol specialises in Insolvency, Restructuring, Advisory,

What do you enjoy most about your job?

and external parties such as our lawyer and banking clients.

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What do you find most challenging?

Forensic and Transactions, however I mostly work in the

The most challenging aspect is juggling full time work and

Insolvency division. Insolvency was a topic briefly covered in a

studying for the Chartered Accountants Program. McGrathNicol

Corporations Law class in my second year of University, which

has great support frameworks in place to support employees

I found quite interesting. After further research into the area I

completing the Program, however, it can sometimes be a

thought it would be an excellent way to incorporate both of my

challenge to find the motivation to study after a full day of work.

majors. Insolvency is quite regulated so I thought my knowledge

Having said that, it is an internationally recognised qualification,

of the law would assist me in that regard. I chose McGrathNicol

so I know my efforts will be worth it in the end.

because they were a market leader in the Insolvency space and the people I met, both during the recruitment process

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and throughout my Summer Vacation placement, were really

Tips/advice for students entering the workforce?

supportive and friendly.

My key piece of advice is to place an emphasis on your soft skills

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of university with sufficient technical knowledge but it is also

What does a typical day at McGrathNicol look like?

important to demonstrate your soft skills from the outset. You’ll

No two days are the same at McGrathNicol. The work is project

be interacting with internal and external parties on a regular

based; at the moment I’m working on the Dick Smith Electronics

basis. In insolvency, we’re often dealing with people in sensitive

administration and the Top Ryde shopping centre receivership.

situations, so it is important to deal with these matters tactfully

I spend my time writing letters to clients, addressing creditor

and communicate your message clearly and succinctly.

queries both over the phone and via email, participating in team meetings, and visiting the shopping centre to talk to centre management and ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the centre.

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throughout the recruitment process. Most students come out

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Profile of an Economics Student 01

What made you choose to major in economics?

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When starting my Business degree at UTS I was planning on

What is a goal of yours?/Where do you see your economics major getting you in 5 years?

following a career path in accounting and had never really

Well in terms of a career in economics it has been an aspiration

considered economics. It was when I started the core economics

of mine that my job will require me to help form decisions that

subject in my first year that I really became enamoured with the

will have an impact on the lives of a diverse range of people. So

field. By looking at how different externalities and government

potentially a policy advisory role in a major financial institution. In

policies could be used to affect business practices, the subject

terms of a 5 year plan, once I graduate in 2019 hopefully I’ll land

resonated with my desire to learn about the broader world like

a graduate role that will start me off on my career path! Ive also

no other subject did. Coincidentally it was also around this time

considered the possibility of continuing in postgraduate studies.

that I began to read “Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything” by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner, under the recommendation of a friend (and I would now

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recommend to you). The idea that economics is the field that seeks

What advice do you have for prospective students who are in the process of choosing their majors?

explain and solve diverse real world problems analytically was

Don’t feel like your choice in major will define your future career

exactly what inspired me to pursue a future career in the field.

path, the skills and information you learn can be applicable to a

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wide range of jobs. For example, what you learn in an economics major can be applicable to a job in marketing research. A major in

What skills has studying economics provided you with, and what effects do these have on your everyday life?

accounting doesn’t put you in a box constraining you into working

Unlike other business disciplines, economics is not an exact science

mean that you need to become an investment banker who works

with various different theories and schools of thought. As a result

20 hours a day. You get the picture!

for one of the ‘big 4’ accounting firms. A major in finance won’t

studying economics really encourages you to think critically about information and to develop the ability to analyse and find logical

It’s also a good idea to do your research and look into what kind

explanations behind information. This has really helped me to

of content you will be faced with in each major, particularly in

develop an understanding of the reasoning behind government,

core subjects that you have to do. If you hate mathematics and

corporate and individual decisions.

numbers, it might not be the best idea to undertake a major in

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Since majoring in economics, have you been exposed to any roles and activities at UTS or in industry?

Over my years at UTS I’ve had the opportunity to speak to a multitude of corporate representatives at UTS careers fairs and networking events held by The UTS Business School and BSoc. When people think of a career in economics, the immediate conclusions drawn are that you are constrained to either working for the RBA or some other government department that is involved in economic policy making. But one thing I’ve learnt from spending time with these industry professionals is that the analytical skills learned in an economics major are in demand a lot more broadly than you think.

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YOUR FUTURE Human Resource Management (HRM) is an important pillar for the successful operations of a business because after all a business’ outputs are generated by people. The future of HRM is progressing to an elevated consumer and digital lens that maximises the importance of employee experience.

What are the different areas of HR that I can go into?

Generalist Advice and Management This involves advice and management within a business unit, in order to improve the depth of talent and leadership and the culture.

How does your business degree allow you to pursue a future in HRM?

Specialist Advice and Management

Acquiring an understanding of HRM frameworks in Australia,

as organisational development, employee engagement, change

internationally, as well as the broader context in which

management, performance management, remuneration and

organisations operate is critical to a future in HRM.

reward, workplace relations, talent management, learning and

Specialist advice and management extends to varied areas such

development, diversity and HR operational efficiency.

The Human Resources Major in the UTS Business School equips its students with the knowledge of the responsibilities required to be an effective HR manager.

Through the HR Major, students are equipped with a knowledge of the theoretical bases of HRM and employment relations, as well as developing understandings and competencies associated with the practice of management.

What can I look to be doing within HR after I graduate?

HR Graduates upon finishing university are equipped with a skill-set to a work in a variety of industries. Many graduates commence entry-level positions that rotate around roles such as Human Resources Officer, Payroll Consultant, Recruitment Consultant. Possible career progression includes; Human Resources Manager, Human Resources Business Partner and Corporate Advisor.

Human Resources.

UTS: ACCOMPLISH AWARD & ACCOMPLISH INTENSIVE Sara Sullivan, Employability Consultant at UTS: Careers While many students believe that university grades are the

year or if you need a career kick-starter once you have reached

most important factor in securing a graduate role or internship,

the end of your degree.

studies show that employers look for much more in a wellrounded graduate. Recent studies show that transferable skills

UTS Accomplish Award

are ranked by many employers as far more important in the recruitment process than university grades.

The UTS Accomplish Award is a year-long program run by the Careers Service for penultimate and final year students from

According to a 2017 survey completed by the AAGE (Australian

any faculty. The program is designed to improve students’

Association of Graduate Employers), the top ten skills assessed

employability skills while encouraging them to build their

in the recruitment process by graduate employers are:

transferable skills in the workplace.

• Cultural Fit

Students complete a series of interactive workshops across

• Teamwork

two semesters targeting important areas like interviews,

• Interpersonal Skills

networking, business etiquette, professional presentation,

• Problem Solving Skills

resume writing and mock group assessments. They also

• Motivational fit

complete up to 100 employability hours across the year,

• Oral communication Skills

enabling them to build their workplace skills, their resumes

• Integrity and trust

and also their networks.

• Written Communication Skills • Analytical Skills

We have a number of fantastic employers involved each year

• Achieves results

from a variety of industries to help students gain insight into the recruitment process. Through workshops, they share their

You will notice that University grades don’t even feature in the

hints and tips for standing out in the crowd, and students also

top ten – in fact, they come in at number 27! This means that,

have an exclusive opportunity to interact further with them at

no matter what your degree is, you need to be more proactive in

a faculty-specific networking lunch, and a mock-interview at

developing your skills outside of your degree. This could involve

the end of the year.

getting a part time job, volunteering in your community, landing

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an internship in your preferred industry or even taking an active

So, by participating in the Accomplish Award, not only will you

role in your student society. All of these avenues allow you to

have the skills to ace the recruitment process, you will have

build valuable skills that you will use in your graduate role.

a resume full of employment experiences and some useful

It is never too early to start developing these transferable skills,

employer contacts as well! And to top it all off, you’ll receive

even if you are a first year student. If you start now, these skills

the Accomplish Award certificate, signed by the Deputy Vice

will be useful during the recruitment process as you will have

Chancellor to prove your commitment to the program, and the

a bank of experiences to draw on during those all-important

Award will even be listed on your AHEGS (conditions apply).

behavioural based questions during an interview. Make a mental

Applications for the 2017 Accomplish Award are open until the

note of difficult customers you have dealt with and situations

24th of March, 2017. Visit the careers website, www.careers.

where you have led a team, because these are exactly the types

uts.edu.au and click on ‘Work-ready programs’ for details and to

of examples interviewers love to hear about in an interview.

apply.

You may be reading this thinking, “I don’t know where to start!”

UTS Accomplish Intensive

If you are, don’t worry! The UTS Careers Service is here to help

The Accomplish Intensive program has been designed for

you become employer-ready. We have a number of programs

students nearing the end of their degree to help them kick-

to help you prepare for the job application process throughout

start their job search. Like the Accomplish Award, Accomplish

your degree, whether you want to apply for a part-time job or an

Intensive helps students refine and identify their skills and

internship during your degree, for graduate roles in your final

develop confidence when applying for jobs.

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As part of the three-day interactive program, students participate in workshops designed to boost employability skills, including resume writing, interview skills, networking for beginners and dressing for success. We fit a lot into the three days! Participants still get to interact with employers at a networking event and meet them one-on-one at a mock interview.

Accomplish Intensive runs three times throughout the year during semester breaks, with the next program running 3-5 July 2017.

For more information on the Accomplish Award or Accomplish Intensive, please visit www.careers.uts.edu.au and follow the links to ‘Work-ready Programs’.

Need some help? Ask UTS:CAREERS While grades play an important role, employers look for much more than that in a graduate. Recent studies show that transferable skills, like communication, interpersonal skills, problem-solving and integrity, are ranked as more important in the recruitment process than academic results.

UTS:Careers can help you get employer-ready. Our programs help you prepare for the recruitment process throughout your degree. Over the course of a year, penultimate and final year students can undertake the UTS Accomplish Award where they complete a series of interactive workshops targeting skills such as resume writing, assessment centres and interview techniques, 100 employability hours, and attend a faculty-specific networking lunch and a mock interview with employers. The Award also appears on your AHEGS (conditions apply). Employers from a range of industries also come along every year to help students gain insight into the recruitment process; some Accomplish graduates have even secured work with these employers after meeting in the program!

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Step Guide:

Getting the Graduate job Of your Dreams

By InternGradConsulting.com

1. Apply Early Applications for individual firms often are reviewed chronologically. So an early application will ensure you do not miss any quotas that could be filled if you apply too late.

2. Online Application The online application can be broken down into 2 key elements: 1. Resume/ Cover Letter - Ensure this is completed thoroughly and lists all key experiences, interests and appropriate information - Format of your cover letter and resume should be neat and easy to read 2. Online application questions - Majority of applications will require you to answer key information about your experience - Make sure you read up on the business culture, motto's and ethics to ensure your answers stand out

3. Psychometric, Behavioural and Numeric Testing Often seen as one of the most important sections of the application. Online testing is the main way firms screen out applications.

The following steps will ensure you have the best chance to pass: 1. Practice! Practice! Practice! - There are many online tests which can help you 2. Be prepared - ensure before you start you have all adequate equipment (Calculator, pens and paper)

4. Assessment Centre/Interview So you have successfully completed steps 3-4 and have landed a spot in the assessment centre.

This is often a 3 part process: 1. Group Interview - Usually aimed in solving a problem and working within a team environment 2. Online testing verification - Used to ensure that online testing was completed by you Highest number of tech IPOs in SE Asia 3. Interview - Whereby you interact directly with the business and it is determinied if you are a cultural fit.

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TIPS FROM HR

Thank you!

UTS Business School and Activate Clubs A special thank you must go to Activate Clubs and UTS Business School for the sponsorship of the 2017 UTS Business Society Careers Guide and Launch, of which neither would have been possible without their assistance.

The Society would like to extend our thanks to Professor Roy Green, Dean of UTS Business School, as well as the Active Staff for their generosity and commitment to the society and the guide.

We are certain the guide will incite our peers to explore dynamic business opportunities, and trust that they will find the guide a useful tool in their future career considerations.

Sincerely, The UTS Business Society

Thank you to UTS Business Society Committee The UTS Business Society (UTS Bsoc) is a dynamic student-run organisation that strives to enhance the university experience for our members through educational, vocational and social programs and events. Without our hardworking team, UTS Bsoc wouldn’t be what it is today – so a big thank you to our entire committee and all those that contributed to the guide.

We would also like to extend a special thank you to our designer, Eva Harbridge, who worked behind the scenes to create the 2017 Careers Guide. She can be contacted at eva.harbridge@gmail.com

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