Secrets of my career success
GUEST SPEAKER PANEL
International Student Employability
Seminar
9 July 2015
Olivia Doyle
International Student Advisor - Employability
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Olivia Doyle
International Student Adviser – Employability
International Student Life
Tel 9214 8248 odoyle@swin.edu.au
Swinburne
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International Student Life Employability Swinburne
 Specialist support for international students aiming to work in partnership with you to develop your employability
 Provide professional insights and guidance
 Connect you with programs, events and activities to advance your professional career internationally and in Australia
 Employability road map – a professional development guide for each stage of your Swinburne student life cycle
 More details: www.swinburne.edu.au/student/international/employability
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International Student Life Employability
 Monthly Employability News
 Regular program of employability seminars
 Skill development seminars
 Job Club – launching semester 2
 Student appointments
 Networking events
 Cross cultural events
Swinburne
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International student employability
SKILLL development seminar series
Seminars
Essential graduate employability skills to build your career
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Soft skills employers expect
Tactics to build your skills while you study
Communication skills for the workplace
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Meetings, phone calls, emails and other communications in a professional setting
Polish your verbal communication style
Contemporary business writing principles
Enhancing your performance in work teams
 Strategies for working effectively in teams
Business skills & etiquette
 Navigating the modern workplace
Using emotional intelligence in the workplace
Strong emotional intelligence is a key to business and career success
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Interact effectively with others
Develop strong relationships
Manage conflict
Personal motivation
Swinburne
Registration: www.swinburne.edu.au/student/international/careers
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Upcoming events Swinburne
Doctoral & masters research candidates
Career planning strategies to enhance your employability
3.30
– 5 pm Thursday 23 July 2015
Speed networking event
4.30
– 6.30 pm Thursday 20 August 2015
(Bookings open soon)
SCIENCE | TECHNOLOGY | INNOVATION | BUSINESS | DESIGN 6

Secrets of my career success Swinburne
The current graduate job market is challenging both internationally and in Australia
This session aims to give you insights into the career planning strategies and tips of international students who have successfully established professional careers
Look for themes:
 Creativity in gaining professional experience
 Persistence
 Strong communication skills
 Networking
 Using time as a student to build employability
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Secrets of my career success
Why you should focus on your career while at university
Swinburne
It’s not easy to find professional employment in Australia in the current crowded employment market
‘International students are too focused on their studies and think about careers and employment too late in the careers lifecycle.’
Rob Lawrence, Improving the employment outcomes of international students’ 2013
‘Professional experience provides a point of differentiation in highly competitive global labour markets.’
Blackmore et al, Australian international graduates & the transition to employment’ 2014
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Introducing some of Swinburne’s alumni
GUEST SPEAKER PANEL
Mr Dror Poleg
Ms Wei Lei Long
Ms Vicki Fengyi
Mr Amrish Jusrut
Swinburne
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‘Secrets of My Career Success’
International Student Seminar
Thursday 9 July 3.30 pm
Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn Campus

• How it all started
• Career Journey
• Challenges at the start
• Things you might wish to know
• Permanent Residency
• Networking
• Internship
• Professional membership
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• Melbourne Australia, Public high school 2001
• 2004 – 2006
• Graduated Bachelor of Business from Swinburne in 2009
• Completed post-grad study in 2010
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• Student observer at a Sustainability Roundtable Discussion in Sydney for the NGO in 2010, involved Ministerial level government representatives from China and Australia and many well-known
Australian listed company CEOs
• Volunteer at the start
• Send the Secretary General my CV after, seeking a chance to take part on their work in Melbourne
• Went to their office for a ‘chat’
• 1 month later, I got a call from them!
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• NGO, China Program Assistant, 2010 – 2012
• Country liaison role
• Program management
• Sponsorship & Partnership
• Strategy & Policy
• Investment & Law Practice, Advisory & Marketing , 2012 onwards
• Marketing & Communications
• Business Development
• Transaction Advisory & Support
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• Unfamiliar with Australian corporate workplace
• Big Corporations vs Private Companies
• Decision-making process
• Professional corporate communication skills
• Write plain English
• Be as clear as you can
• Record keeping
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• A MUST have criterial for some jobs out there
• Yes, it is important but definitely NOT employer’s only concern
• Why they care?
• Uncertainty of you leaving your job out of sudden
• What to do about it
• Ensuring your potential employer that you have a work permit
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• Promote yourself!!
• Get yourself an internship opportunity with a company relevant to your area of study
• Talk to university career advisors
• Internship is far more important than you can imagine in the first few years of your career
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• Very important!
• Potential referral opportunities
• Face to face
• Talk to people who are in the company you wish to get in
• Online, be connected with people!!
• Use social media
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
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• A chance to meet players in the field!
• Networking opportunities
• Stay on top of industry trends and regulation changes
• Business development opportunities
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• Be honest on your CV
• Always follow up with people you have had a business conversation with
• Take notes!
• Write a follow up email on topics you have discussed briefly, or an topic you are highly interested to participate
• Let them know what you can bring to them!
• Always negotiate on your package!!! Don’t be afraid to ask for a higher salary at the start.
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Amrish Jusrut
9 July 2015

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1 st & 2 nd Years
International Student Representative
Co-founder, SISA
Editor, Tabula Rasa Magazine
Media Officer
3 rd & Final Years
Resident Advisor
Senior Resident Advisor
Tutor – Faculty of Business
University Council member

Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games
Recruiter, Melbourne 2006
Commonwealth Games
Athlete’s Village Coordinator
15 th Asian Games, Doha, Qatar, Middle East
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NAB Wealth – Graduate Program
Corporate Banking
Commercial Banking
ANZ Priority

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 Be a learner, always outperform and be available
 Appearance, attitude and actions are critical
 You need to be viewed as a positive person – work on your brand
 Give 110%, but not at the expense of your health or family life
 Adapt and stand out
 You were hired to solve problems.
 Make your boss look good
 Always be fair, but expect unfairness
 Know when you keep your mouth shut
 Keep social media clean.

Olivia Doyle
International Student Advisor – Employability
Tel 9214 8248
Email odoyle@swin.edu.au