The Uni Diaries

E13: In this roundtable episode of SAMMCast, we discuss the day-to-day activities and projects that SAMM Committee members undertake in each area of the club. We hear from five committee members: Gabrielle, Sophie, Sam, Alan, and Maddi on what inspired them to join SAMM and the rest of their journey with SAMM throughout their different departments and positions. We also hear from Sophie and her Presidential address about the foundations of SAMM and its core values. Finally, our HR Director Sam describes the positions open for recruitment and how to increase your chances to join the committee. A must-listen episode for those looking to join the SAMM committee!

E12: In this episode we interview Jacob Bonk, the HR director of L'Oreal Australia & New Zealand, discussing everything to do with inspiring people in times of uncertainty as well as maintaining success and productivity. With the COVID-19 pandemic ongoing and affecting all elements of business, both internally and externally, we look at how companies like L'Oreal have managed to adapt to this new world.

Co-hosts Helen Nguyen and Kaavya Jha uncover insight into all sorts of strategies (some more unorthodox than others!) used by the L’Oreal to remain flexible and look after their employees. This is how L'Oreal encourages, inspires and motivates people in 2020.

E12: In this episode we interview Jacob Bonk, the HR director of L'Oreal Australia & New Zealand, discussing everything to do with inspiring people in times of uncertainty as well as maintaining success and productivity. With the COVID-19 pandemic ongoing and affecting all elements of business, both internally and externally, we look at how companies like L'Oreal have managed to adapt to this new world.

Co-hosts Helen Nguyen and Kaavya Jha uncover insight into all sorts of strategies (some more unorthodox than others!) used by the L’Oreal to remain flexible and look after their employees. This is how L'Oreal encourages, inspires and motivates people in 2020.

E11: We’re starting S3 with a 2-episode series with members from the SAMM committee answering your questions regarding the ins and outs of internships. Where to start looking for internship opportunities? How to submit a well-rounded application that stands out from the thousands of other ones? How to prepare and practice for your video interview and important things to consider when doing it. In the second part of this series, we take a deeper look into assessment centres and in-person interviews 

E10: We’re starting S3 with a 2-episode series with members from the SAMM committee answering your questions regarding the ins-and-outs of internships. Where to start looking for internship opportunities? How to submit a well-rounded application that stands out from the thousands of other ones? How to prepare and practice for your video interview and important things to consider when doing it. In the first part of this series, we will attempt to answer these questions and many more to best prepare you in getting a head start in the internship process.

E9: We're wrapping up S2 with Cholena Orr & Fallon Wanganeen from the Talent & Culture team at ANZ about how they're changing the hiring landscape. We got insight into cracking the culture code: it's going more human and less policeman. If you're a soon-to-be grad, what can you expect from the recruitment process? Here's how ANZ is redefining what it means to nurture growth, sustain belonging and celebrate achievement across the entire employee journey. BONUS: It's also the last episode with Kavi as she leaves the nest to graduate and #adult. Listen till the end for a lengthy (but slightly funny) farewell!

E8: If you've been tossing around an idea of starting your business or project, this episode is for you. How do you get started? How can you balance your full-time job and your side hustle? Should you even leave your full-time job? Should you have a partner? How do you get support from family and friends? Our guest, Monica Tumelty, co-founder of digital agency 2x5 and digital marketing specialist at Suncorp tells us everything.

E7: We ask Lead Social and Content Strategist Daniel Klug from Clemenger BBDO some big questions and we got some even bigger answers. How do you climb up the ladder to a lead position at a global organisation? What are the must-know social media trends all marketers should know? How will Facebook and social media marketing look in 5 years time? BONUS: Listen till the end for some major throwbacks (Friendster, MSN Messenger and MySpace, anyone?)

E6: We are back with Season 2! On our first episode, we bring in Laura Foo, a consultant at Deloitte Digital to talk to us about her journey from a unimelb grad to a big 4 consultant and what it's like working in such a global organisation. We also take a deep dive into how soon-to-be grads can prep for the job hunt and how to nail that big interview!

E5: Kate Connors, Director of the Centre of Wellness at PwC sits with us and talks about why workplace wellness matters. Today's workplace culture does not mean you leave your personal problems at the door, but it is welcomed. Hear about how PwC is spearheading the new workplace culture and what you can expect when you enter into the job field.