Rachel Terkelsen is a Creative Director at Principals, a branding agency with a passion for strategic design, and creating positive change. After a turbulent start to her career that included an unfortunate redundancy, Rachel has found success through her determination, and a wealth of important connections.

In this episode, Rachel shares the surprising twists and turns her career has taken, and how being made redundant actually turned out to be a blessing in disguise. She'll also explain how building a strong network of connections has helped her succeed, before sharing how a unique job application got her a start in the design industry.

If you’re keen on a career like Rachel’s, consider a Bachelor of Design (Communication Design) (Honours) at Swinburne. 

This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.