Dream Job Ready

Dream Job Ready Episode 16: Jeff Reibel (CEO, North Queensland Toyota Cowboys)

Who doesn't want to be the boss of a rugby league club?! Or any sports organisation for that matter!

Our guest for this episode, Jeff Reibel, has a proud and accomplished history across Australia's sporting landscape and is now leading the North Queensland Toyota Cowboys in the role of Chief Executive Officer.

Over the course of 15 years working in sports, Jeff has formulated and led the execution of strategic and tactical plans that have optimised the revenue growth, economic viability, public and corporate profile and sponsor loyalty for major participants. He's also made a point of harnessing passion and people relationships in his work, learning and growing from role to role during his career journey.

Returning to the Cowboys in 2015, Jeff successfully led the club's business development portfolio, most recently as Chief Commercial Officer, before moving into the key CEO role with responsibilities spanning football and commercial operations across the Club. This includes the successful planning and migration to the new North Queensland Stadium, creation of the Cowboys Community, Training and High Performance Centre and operation of NRL Cowboys House boarding facility.

You can connect with Jeff on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreibel/ and Twitter @reibs12, and with the North Queensland Toyota Cowboys via https://www.linkedin.com/company/nqcowboys/ and Twitter @nthqldcowboys.

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"How do I stand out when I’m applying for a job?"

It's a common question, but there's never been a more important time to ask it and listen for answers. Unemployment is at an all-time high and the job market is super competitive, so you'll probably need to do more than just submit a resume and cover letter to a job ad to land that dream job you’re chasing.

Our first 'Quick Take' episode references advice Carolyn Breeze (General Manager of GoCardless) shared in Episode 03. She’s a big advocate of the “show me, don’t tell me” approach and has hired people that make an impact during the application process.

'Quick Take' episodes will continue to highlight the best bits of advice we've shared in past interviews, just in shorter, snackable episodes so you can download and save them… 

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Dream Job Ready Episode 14: Lori Holloway (Recruitment & Talent Acquisition, Cisco)

Lori Holloway is a Customer Experience Talent Acquisition Partner at Cisco, responsible for recruiting and onboarding talent into the IT giant’s Enterprise Networking, Data Center, Storage, and Service Provider departments. She’s regularly vetting, interviewing and helping hire for roles such as Network and Software Engineers.

Lori goes into some amazing and helpful detail about the job application and recruitment processes in this episode, sharing advice about how companies like Cisco approach the process and what you, a willing applicant, should do to best present yourself as an ideal candidate for the role.

This episode delivers the wisdom, insights and advice Dream Job Ready strives to learn. Real, honest, practical and useful information and guidance to help you get ready for your dream job opportunity.

We talk about resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn, job descriptions, application screening, interviewing, the importance of communication, hard and soft skills, and plenty more.

This episode’s “Question of the Week” is from a student named Rosie, who asks Lori “Do I need to include a Cover Letter with my application?”

On top of the job seeker to-do’s, Lori shares plenty about her day-to-day, working with Cisco’s hiring managers to identify staffing needs, sourcing and searching for talent to fit open roles, reviewing candidate information, and examining culture fit early in the screening process.

We also talk about the volunteer work she’s been doing to help professionals that have lost their jobs due to Covid-19. I’ve been really impressed with Cisco’s “Give Back to Get Back on Track” initiative and was glad to hear it’s been well-received across the world.

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Dream Job Ready Episode 13: Grant Sherson (Partnerships Executive, Commission Factory)

Grant Sherson's road to a dream job was not linear and it wasn't without its challenges and u-turns... This episode is a must-listen for anyone who can say similar.

A graduate of University of Wollongong (Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies), Grant's resume includes roles in media, marketing, night club management and in sales and partnerships.

We discuss Grant's career path in the episode by unpacking the best learnings, advice and recommendations he has for job seekers and graduates.

Today, he's in a happy place. His current job is a cracker. Commission Factory is an exciting, young company that's carving a real place in affiliate marketing, and Grant's time there has influenced a stack of fruitful new partnerships and client relationships.

It's hard work though and active learning has been key. Grant confesses he's an anxious guy, so shares some wise words and great advice about dealing with nerves, anxiety and the stresses of job searching, applications and interviews. We also discuss knock backs and not getting hired, agreeing it's part of the process and an under rated opportunity to learn.

You'll learn something from all 25 minutes of this episode, so hit play and buckle up.

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Dream Job Ready Episode 12: Mark 'Howie' Howard (Cricket & AFL Commentator & Podcaster).

Mark Howard (better known as Howie) is a long-time successful sports journalist, presenter and commentator in Australia.

He's a lead commentator on Network 10's coverage of Australian and International Cricket, and commentates the AFL (Australian Football League) on Triple M radio.

If you work in media or are studying to enter the industry, Mark gives up invaluable advice throughout this episode about the do's and don'ts of successful broadcast journalism.

As he says in the interview, he's done it all and said YES to every opportunity that has come his way. He "stumbled" into his career, but has gone from strength to strength with this mindset and backs it for anyone just getting started.

He also shares some great 'how to' tips about commentating and interviewing top talent. Howie hosts his own Podcast series called "The Howie Games", which has racked up over 20 million downloads from over 100 episodes. He's interviewed the who's who in professional sport.

I ask him a stack of questions I hope students, graduates and young journalists will find helpful, and he shares some amazing insights and stories while we're discussing his career - explaining how he got started, how he built his experience and how he continues to develop his skills even as a house-hold name.

I think Howie enjoyed the opportunity to be interviewed instead of doing the interview, and I really enjoyed the chance to learn more about his rise to the top and his Dream Jobs.

Big thanks to the University of Wollongong for supporting Dream Job Ready and for everyone listening, rating, subscribing and sharing this podcast series.

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The Howie Games podcast: https://www.howiegames.com

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Dream Job Ready Episode 11: Christine Rodrigues (Strategic Alliances Manager at Adobe and Girls in Tech Australia Board Member)

Christine is building herself a quality career. After completing a double degree in Commerce and Arts at the University of Wollongong, she worked with Vodafone after school and has since progressed through roles with PayPal, Braintree, Magento and Adobe.

Christine specialises in strategic B2B partnerships and relationship management, helping to deliver tech, eCommerce and digital payment solutions to companies of all shapes and sizes in Asia-Pacific. 

Christine has a lot of great advice for anyone who wants to work in sales, retail, partnerships and digital commerce. We also speak about personal development, mentors, stakeholder management and building rapport with others in the industry.

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Dream Job Ready Episode 10: Ahron Young (CEO & Founder of the new and exciting broadcast media platform, Ticker).

Ahron Young is an award winning journalist and news anchor, who has worked in television, newspapers, radio and web news across the world.

He knew at an early age that he wanted to work in media. As a young teenager he was excited by TV news and journalism, and looking back now can see that he can see that he always had a entrepreneurial spirit too.

After a few bouts of media work experience while he was still at school, Ahron went on to cut his teeth in radio, spending 2 years with Melbourne’s leading news talkback station, 3AW, where he reported on state politics, Melbourne’s famed Underworld and global stories such as the death of Pope John Paul (the second) and the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. Always ready for his next opportunity, Ahron then spent a year living in Moscow reporting and broadcasting news for Russia Today.

In this interview, we talk a lot about being opportunistic and staying agile in your career, and Ahron shares great advice for would-be journalists, about change, adaption and mobility in the media industry.

Returning from Russia to Australia 2006, he landed a dream job with Australian news channel SKY NEWS. He’d spend 12 years with the network, as Melbourne Bureau Chief and lead News Anchor - covering major events in Victoria, Australia and around the world.

Ahron needed a change in 2019 and come August, Ticker was born…

We discuss the company and its mission at length, including how he plans to staff the business as it grows, the news content that’s in demand, and how up-coming journalists and reporters can connect with him about future opportunities with the business. Ahron explains how he wants Ticker to be the "Netflix of News".

He is making a point of fostering a great company culture at Ticker, where everyone’s opinions are heard, so this business is one to watch in 2020 and beyond.

There’s a lot of honesty and sincere advice in this interview, and Ahron’s career has been built on dream job ready moments. Awesome career stories, job tips and career development advice if you're looking to work in media.

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Email: [email protected]

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Dream Job Ready Episode 09: Michelle Grace Hunder (Professional Music Photographer & Documentary Filmmaker).

Do you dream of being a professional photographer? This episode of Dream Job Ready features guest Michelle Grace Hunder, who makes a living photographing musicians all over the world.

Michelle broke into professional photography about a decade ago and has played an integral role in documenting, promoting and showcasing Australian music, especially Aussie hip hop and Australian female musicians.

She’s photographed hundreds of international artists… from intimate personal portraits with the likes of Raekwon and Miguel, album covers for Briggs and Camp Cope, and hundreds of live concerts and festivals. She's also the tour photographer for young superstar artist Ruel.

This episode is packed with value and Michelle shares plenty of honest advice about making it in photography. She’s talks about the hard work… the long hours… and the need to self-motivate. She shares advice about time management and how to juggle work, travel, business and a home life. She discusses what it’s like to be working with and for musicians and celebrities - and the importance of reading the room, respecting the artist building relationships and the importance of trust.

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Facebook / @dreamjobready

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Email / [email protected]

You can also watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ShseO_kwBng

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Connect with Michelle via:

Website: https://www.michellegracehunder.com

Twitter / Instagram / Twitch: @michelleghunder

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Dream Job Ready Episode 08: Dr Sameer Dixit (Scientist & Director of Research at Center for Molecular Dynamics Nepal)

Dr Sameer Dixit has spent more than 12 years transforming public health in Nepal and around the world, pioneering biomedical research to shape more effective responses to infectious diseases and viruses, and better combat complex global health challenges.

His organisation is recognised as an international leader in the study of viruses, such as TB, HIV, Influenza and Hepatitis. Right now he’s playing a key role globally and locally in Nepal, in the detection, research and reaction to COVID-19.

This interview took place on April 1st via Zoom. The world was in isolation and Sameer was in Kathmandu, busy jumping in and out of critical meetings with the World Health Organisation, the Nepali government and other scientists working to provide expertise on all matters related to the Coronavirus. We talk plenty about COVID-19 in the interview and Sameer shares some valuable insights about this virus and other diseases he’s an expert on, and he really opens up about what it’s like to work in the industry professionally. Sameer also shares great advice about the types of studies and career pathways future scientists should look at.

He works hard, is dedicated, and has the type of excited curiosity you need to be a leader in your chosen profession. 

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LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreamjobready

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Email / [email protected]

You can also watch this interview on YouTube / https://youtu.be/sayqhzUBgog

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Connect with Sameer via:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sameermdixit/.

Twitter: @smadixit

Instagram: @sameermdixit

Center for Molecular Dynamics Nepal (CMDN):www.cmdn.org

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Dream Job Ready Episode 07: Mark Wheeler (Head of YouTube & Large Customer Marketing, Google)

Mark Wheeler is a brand and marketing director with more than 20 years of experience to his name - working across regional and global roles both in the UK, where he’s from, and in Australia, where he lives now.

Mark started his career in advertising, working for multiple London agencies during his 20s. He went on to work with Diageo, where he helped launch Captain Morgan Spiced Rum around the world from 2008 to 2012. He moved to Australia in 2013 and took a job with McDonald's, where he'd spend 5 years digitally transforming the QSR's Australia and New Zealand business. Today, he's locked into a dream job he loves - managing brand strategies and content marketing for YouTube and Google.

If Google is a Dream Job destination for you, you’re going to want to hear what Mark thinks makes Google’s people unique and how someone can get a job there and go on to be successful. He loves his role and speaks very strongly about the company’s mission and culture.

Watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/awHwVu57tOM

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Email: [email protected]

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