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Geologist - Joshua Bell

This episode features 27-year-old Exploration Geologist – Joshua Bell, who has been working in the mining industry for the last 6 years on a fly in fly out roster. Josh has seen some of the most beautiful and isolated places in the Australian outback, while searching for the next big mineral discovery. Top questions asked by students for Architect: 00:00 – Intro 02:08 –Have you always been passionate about Geology? 03:24 – If you had to go back to university, would you do anything differently? 05:40 – What options for study did you consider? 6:12 – Does where you studied for university make a difference in getting a job? 07:42 – Was it hard to find a job? 10:52 – Do you have any tips/advice for the application process? 15:43 – Do you have a good work-life balance? 17:14 – Do you yourself doing FIFA for a long time? 18:55 – Does your job pay well? 23:06 – Do you get to travel much? 25:12 – What are the most important skills for the job? 27:22 – What is your advice to students who may be interested to pursue this career?

Actor - Samuel Skuthorp

This episode features 28-year-old Actor – Samuel Skuthorp, who completed a Bachelor in Musical Theatre from the very prestigious Griffith University. Acting has always been a passion for Sam, and he is performed in some of the most acclaimed musicals across Australia. Top questions asked by students for Actor: 00:00 – Intro 01:39 – Why did you pursuit a career in acting? 02:27 – At what point did you realise acting is for you? 03:28 – How did you learn about acting? 08:07 – How do you find work in the industry? 11:47 – How do you select/choose an agent? 13:38 – How competitive is the industry? 16:59 – How do you stand out/differentiate from other actors? 19:23 – Did you have a back-up plan? 23:05 – Was there anything that shocked you when you started working in industry 26:41 – Can you support yourself financially as an actor? 30:03 – What sacrifices did you need to make to pursuit this career? 34:49 – Is this a career you can do for a long time? 37:24 – If you had a change to go back to high-school, would you do anything differently?

Engineer - Josh Di Grandi

This episode features 28-year-old Civil Engineer – Josh Di Grandi, who has worked in the mining and building and construction industry, having a variety of experiences he never imagined. Josh shares a lot on the reality of engineering and where the opportunities can take you. Top questions asked by students for Engineer: 00:00 – Intro 01:44 – Why engineering? 03:28 – How did you decide what field of engineering you wanted to pursuit? 06:05 – How did you know engineering was right for you? 09:58 – Did you have a backup plan? 11:33 – Is studying engineering in university hard? 16:00 – How did you find a job once you graduated? 20:55 – How much is applied what you have learnt in university to the real world 24:12 – What is the salary range when starting out in your field? 29:17 – What keeps you motivated in your job? 32:04 – Do you plan to be an engineer for the rest of your career? 35:42 – If you had a change to go back to high-school, would you do anything differently?

Occupational Therapist - Alice Huynh Tran

This episode features 24-year-old Occupational Therapist – Alice Tran, who specialises in equipment prescription and home modifications. Alice never imagined pursuing this career growing up, but found herself extremely passionate helping people find their independence. Top questions asked by students for Occupational Therapist: 00:00 – Intro 01:38 – Was OT always the goal? 04:09 – How did you decide on what specialisation in OT you wanted to focus on? 06:21 – Did you struggle to land the job after completing your degree? 09:58 – What is a brief day in your life? 11:56 – What is the most challenging aspect of the role that no one tells you about at school? 13:34 – What did you find surprising when you first started working? 16:45 – How hands on is your job? 18:44 – Has there been a situation where a patient has stressed you? 19:52 – Does your job have good pay? 21:58 – Do you have a good work-life balance? 23:00 – Is there a difference between working regional and metro? 27:17 – If you had a change to go back to school, would you do anything differently?

Pharmacist - Christian Portelli

This episode features 26-year-old Pharmacist – Christian Portelli, who specialises in medicines and patient care. Christian has worked in many different environments, from Hospitals all the way to community pharmacies and he has lot to share! Top questions asked by students for Pharmacist: 00:00 – Intro 01:56 – Did you always want to become a pharmacist? 03:27 – How hard is to become a pharmacist? 05:13 – What university did you select to study and why? 05:49 – Did you look locally or over east for university? 07:28 – What is the study workload like in university? 09:47 – How much time would you need to comprise on your social life? 11:22 – What does a normal day look like? 13:56 – What time does you day start and finish from Monday to Sunday? 15:05- What does your work schedule look like? 15:55 – What is the most challenging aspect of he role? 17:49 – Do you have to be a social person to jump into this career? 21:00 – How much do you get paid and how far can it go? 23:21 – What are your long-term goals and ambitions with this career? 25:43 – What advice would you have for someone who is not enjoying their career path and how can they change it?

Consultant - Richard Cameron

This episode features Senior Consultant – Richard Cameron, who specialises in valuation modelling and economics at a big 4 firm. From an early age, Richard has been deeply interested in numbers and financial analysis. He recalls the sacrifices he made early in his career to achieve the life he lives today. Top questions asked by students for a career in Finance: 00:00 – Intro 01:19 – What were your interests in highschool? Were you always into finance? 02:41 – Did anyone influence you for your chosen career path? 03:56 – Why did you decide to pursuit studying finance? 04:47 – What career options did you have after completing your finance studies in university? 07:15 – Was it difficult to find a job after university? 11:14 – What is your favourite part of the job? 14:21 – What is the culture like in your company? 16:11 – Are you able to sustain a good work-life balance? 17:32 – How much of a difference is work-life in the big firms in comparison to smaller firms? 18:14 – What do you do personally to manage a very busy workweek? 20:44 – Is the pay what you expected in this role? And how far can it go? 21:39 – Did you have any back-up options? 22:26 – What is the most challenging aspect of your job? 24:33 – If you had a change to go back to high-school, would you do anything differently?

Film Producer - Hannah Ngo

This episode features Producer – Hannah Ngo, who is currently working at an award-winning film and television production company. Despite graduating with a bachelor's degree in accounting, she chose to pursue her passion and enter the creative arts. In her own words, it was the best decision she ever made. Top questions asked by students for a career in Film and Television: 00:00 – Intro 01:19 – Was producing something you always wanted to do? 02:47 – What does a typical day look like? 04:34 – What qualifications are required for the role? 06:26 – What is your advice to get experience in the industry? 07:57 – How did you find a job? What was the process? 10:42 – Were you selective of the type of projects you worked on when starting? 12:08 – Did anything surprise you when first started working in industry? 14:47 – Do you have good work-life balance? 16:50 – What are your methods to keep a balanced life? 17:49 – Is there good career progression opportunities? 19:24 – Is the pay rewarding? 22:37 – What is the most important skill needed in this industry? 25:11 – What is your advice to students who may be interested to pursue this career?

Physiotherapist - Jason Wong

This episode features Physiotherapist - Jason Wong, who manages his work between a professional clinic and his own startup, JW Physio. Jason candidly explores the facets of being a physio that extend beyond the job description and encompass skills not commonly found on paper. His insights provide valuable advice, making this episode a must-listen! Top questions asked by students for a Physiotherapist: 00:00 – Intro 01:39 – What do you specialise in as a physiotherapist? 02:11 - Why did you go down this road? What inspires you to become a physiotherapist? 03:26 - What is a brief day in your life look like? 06:02 - How did you decide which specialisation you wanted to focus in physio? 07:35 - Did you struggle to land a job after completing your degree? 09:45 - What was your process of applying for a job? 11:19 - What was the most challenging aspect of the role that no one tells you at school? 13:53 - What did you find surprising when you started working? 16:37 - How hands-on is the job? 17:52 - Does your role have steady pay? 21:29 - What do you find rewarding about the role? 24:04 – What is your advice to students who may be interested to pursue this career?

Speech Pathologist - Holly Thong

This episode features Speech Pathologist Holly Thong, who is currently working at the State Rehabilitation Service at Fiona Stanley Hospital. Holly is more than just a speech pathologist; she also works as a casual makeup artist and runs her own flower business. With her numerous talents, she offers honest advice on how to turn career choices into reality. Top questions asked by students for a Speech Pathologist: 00:00 – Intro 02:04 – What is a speech pathologist? What exactly do you do? 03:43 - How did you know this was the right career for you? 08:32 - Did you have any influences growing up that lead you to the speech pathologist career? 10:12 - What does a typical day looks like for you? 15:23 - Does the work ever become overbearing? 18:50 - What do you find most challenging part of the job when you first started? 21:24 - What are the main perks of working in this field? 23:17 - What is the pay structure like? 27:09 - Is there any other career opportunities you could explore based on your skills as a speech pathologist? 29:03 - If you had a change to go back in time and do it all again, would you do anything differently?

Chef - Mitch Terry

This episode features Mitch Terry, who is presently working at one of the top restaurants at the Pan Pacific Hotel. Mitch openly shares the honest truth about the challenges of pursuing and working in a career as a chef while also explaining the rewards that come with it. Top questions asked by students for a Chef: 00:00 – Intro 01:20 – Did you always wanted to become a chef? 02:26 – What does a typical day look like? 04:36 – What qualifications are required to work as a chef? 07:11 – How did you decide what specialisation as a chef you wanted to be? 08:49 – How did you find a job? 10:34 - What is the most challenging aspects of this role? 13:25 – Do you have good work-life balance? 15:46 – Is there good career progression opportunities? 18:18 – Is the pay rewarding? 21:22 – What is the most important skill needed as a chef? 23:16 – What is your advice to students who may be interested to pursue this career?

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