CareerHacks
In this podcast, you hear from a range of inspirational industry leaders, alumni and current students who share their stories and most memorable CareerHacks. Brought to you by BEL Careers and Employability from the UQ Faculty of Business, Economics and Law, the podcast shines a light on the experiences and insights that underpin career success in this rapidly changing world of work.
Episodes
23 episodes
Behind the Scenes at BEL Careers Day: Student Experiences and Advice
In this episode of the podcast, we chat with three students who recently attended the annual BEL Careers Day & Industry Mixer event. We will hear their thoughts on the presentations, workshops, and networking opportunities that they e...
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32:47
Internship Insights
Are you a student eager to land that perfect internship? In this episode, we chat with Suncorp's Graduate Talent Lead, Kelly Pfeffer, who shares the inside scoop on what employers look for and how to stand out! We also speak with Stephanie Deeb...
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27:58
You've got to be in it to win it!
You've got to be in it to win it! In this episode, international student Jaanvi Singh explains how meeting Marta Newport from Grant Thornton at a UQBA networking event helped her land a job before she has even graduated! Jaanvi and Marta delve ...
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30:08
Building Bridges: Networking your Way to Graduate Success
Sometimes, all it takes is to ask the right question at the right time. In this episode, we hear from German-national Lucas Fleege, who built his experience through internships and case competitions, and leveraged his networks to secure a g...
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33:29
A mentor can make you
Mentorship can provide numerous benefits for mentors and their mentees. Developing this relationship can help both of you learn new things, build your networks and grow as professionals. Understanding these benefits can help discover a deeper u...
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36:35
Nurture your network
Networking is an essential aspect of business and building a career. How to do it effectively, when to begin and what to say, are all questions we ask ourselves when first stepping into the world of professional relationship building. Tod...
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33:52
Year 1: Nailing your first year experience
Starting university can be a challenge, especially for those of you who've just left school and are transitioning into the small ‘town’ that is UQ. On the upside, the next few years will be some of the best and most action packed you will have!...
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19:20
Industry Experience Made Easy
Getting industry experience is the best way to figure out what direction you see your career going. How to secure it and where to find it are often questions our team get asked. Look no further than our Student Work Experience Program (SWEP) de...
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23:43
Personal adversity and the professional self: Working through the tough stuff
Trigger warning: This episode discusses grief and loss which some my find distressing. We encourage you to seek support if needed. We all have personal challenges and face adversity throughout our lives. Some situations...
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31:26
First Impressions Count
Saying the right thing, to the right person at the right time can open doors you didn't even know existed. The only limiting factor is our fear of putting ourselves out there and talking to the 'strangers' we cross paths with every day. Amber K...
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17:33
Industry Networks: Connections made easy
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 professional...
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18:20
Work Experience and Mentoring: The steps to success
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 gra...
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20:00
Career Change: It is not if but when
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 ...
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21:49
High Society: Student associations and professional development
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 advis...
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25:56
Grad Programs and a Global Pandemic: Advice from a lived experience
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 op...
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27:00
Legal Clerkships: What they don't tell you
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 ...
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43:18
Playing Hide and Seek: Australia's hidden job market
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 ...
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23:18
Careers and Culture Shock: A guide for international students
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 expectat...
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23:57
You made it to UQ! Now what?
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 chall...
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Opportunity rarely waits: Your career success begins now!
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, a...
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15:18
Connecting with Consultancy
In this episode, Ryan talks with Jarrod McComas about completing a dual degree in Business Management and Economics to enter an exciting career in Management Consultancy. Now that Jarrod is on the other side of the student experience, we wil...
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To University and Beyond!
With another exam period behind us, take some time to breathe, relax and contemplate your next adventure. Why not kick off your summer holidays by tuning into our conversation with Mitchell Laughlin, a final year Bachelor of Advanced Finance an...
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