April 05, 2023

Ep 7 | A Grad Tells - Perspectives from an Engineering Grad

31 minutes

In this episode, we finally get to hear from the source itself - a current grad! Join us as Sydney Daelo (Graduate Civil Engineer, AECOM) shares all about her experience going from an engineering internship to successfully landing a graduate role in the same company. We chat about tips on getting your foot in the door with only retail experience, the top three benefits of being a part of a grad program and knowing when (or when not) to ask for help!

CHAPTERS:

(Jump to (00:37) to skip the intro!)

(01:44) 'But I only have retail experience…' - how to land that first internship

(03:45) Acing the application process - psych tests, panel interviews and ACs

(05:45) So…do you like your job? Questions YOU should ask the recruiter!

(07:38) Stay positive! How to stand out as an intern to be hired as a grad

(10:56) Building bridges and train stations - A day in the life of a structural engineer

(14:15) Someone to ask awkward questions to! Top 3 benefits of being in a grad program

(16:23) Make your hours of endless scrolling productive - apply to TikTok's Graduate Program! (Quick Picks)

(16:55) Responsibilities, deadlines and autonomy - challenges of transitioning from an intern to a grad

(18:15) How do you solve a problem like a grad? Knowing when or when not to ask for help

(20:24) Being the only female engineer in your internship - what it's like to be a woman in STEM

(22:50) Where to next? Enjoyment > everything else

(25:46) Not a rotations fan (This or That)

(29:29) The learning never stops - why it's important to keep an open mind!

(30:57) Good luck! And other concluding thoughts

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QUICK PICKS - Live On Air (16:23):

Learn more and apply now - TikTok Graduate Roles: au.gradconnection.com/employers/tiktok

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Tape Star (Shane Ivers) - silvermansound.com

Light and Minimal Background (Coma-Media) - pixabay.com/music

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