CareerHacks

In your hunt for a job, it is crucial you have solid industry knowledge and relationships to rely on. The whole idea of networking and when or where to begin is often a great source of confusion and procrastination for students and professionals alike. BEL Careers quite literally hand these opportunities to students, all you need to do is grab them. Hear from our resident networking master Sarah Henderson and find out what we are doing to get our students connected

Whether it be a Start-up or one of the 'Big Four', pathways to a solid career begin by exploring opportunities which provide exposure to industry professionals and skills which employers currently value and desire.  Today we speak BABS graduate Karen Liang who landed a role with KPMG. By taking advantage of all BEL Careers had to offer, Karen gained incredible career insights and industry knowledge while undertaking a SWEP placement and seeking out multiple mentors through our Career Mentoring Program.  Hear how these experiences proved invaluable in Karen gaining an offer from one of the world's most prestigious firms.

Career change is something we will all face. On average, a person will have 5 distinct careers in their lifetime with many requiring significant upskilling or perhaps a return to university as a mature aged student. 

Today we speak with Victoria Limerick and discuss the biggest transition of her life. Having studied a business degree and practicing in HR for a decade she made the decision to start afresh throwing herself into a Laws Degree. Studying as mature aged student presents many challenges hear how Victoria maximised her experience after many years out of the study bubble of university.

Today we are meeting Feliza Anindita, a penultimate student studying Bachelor of Advanced Business at UQ with a keen interest in the asset management, venture capital, and strategy consulting industries. Feliza currently works at Bentleys advisory and accounting firm and is the treasurer at the brand-new Fintech society on campus. The development and opportunity which has come from her engagement in societies and associations is immeasurable when marketing herself to industry. Find out why there is so much value in being actively involved in campus life.

In this episode, Ryan talks with Sabrina Schreiber from KPMG’s Advisory arm. As a UQ alumni who graduated straight into the global pandemic, she had an interesting start to her grad program.  Having crammed  as many extracurricular opportunities as she could, Sabrina is incredibly placed to discuss all things Career Hacks and what got her into Management Consulting at one of the 'Big Four'.

In this episode, Katie talks with three current law students who recently completed legal clerkships. Hear from Paivi Adeniyi, Alex Zagami and Gabi Roworth and their recent experience navigating the clerkship recruitment process and learn what they wish they knew when they were in their penultimate year.

Did you know that over 70% of jobs are filled through networking instead of traditional advertising channels? In this episode, Nathan Shokker, Founder and CEO of SafeCompany, shares how you can tap into the hidden job market. Nathan also tells us his top tips on how to start building an authentic professional network – which in today's ever-evolving world of work has never been more important.

Two key challenges for international students is gaining experience once your UQ journey has begun and adjusting to the Australian way of life.  Culture, doesn't just describe our social environment but includes workplaces and the expectations of the industry within them. The first step to overcome these barriers is to take advantage of the many opportunities UQ offers to connect students with each other and our industry partners.

In this episode, Sarah Henderson talks with Ayasha Jain and Lavender Shu about their lived experience as international students at UQ, their personal career journeys and finally advice for students based on their involvement being on the other side of the recruitment process.

Having never seriously considered a Uni pathway, Appolonia grabbed the opportunities available to her through the Young Achievers Program and committed to a degree in business. Reflecting on her first year, Appolonia discusses some of her challenges as a new student and the game changing decisions she made to improve her experience and connection.  Advice from those who have walked in your shoes is the most valuable of all. Listen in to hear some brilliant tips on how you too can feel part of the our community and make the most of what UQ has to offer.

In this episode, we are joined by career coach and job search strategist, Kelly Phelan, as we talk about how first-year students can get a head start on their career. Kelly shares why it’s important to start building your employability early, and reveals her number one career hack!