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.
CareerHacks
Careers and Culture Shock: A guide for international students
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UQ BEL Careers and Employability
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 expectations of the industry within them. The first step to overcome these barriers is to take advantage of the many opportunities UQ offers to connect students with each other and our industry partners.
In this episode, Sarah Henderson talks with Ayasha Jain and Lavender Shu about their lived experience as international students at UQ, their personal career journeys and finally advice for students based on their involvement being on the other side of the recruitment process.