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Chemical Engineer - Usaid Rana
Mechanical Engineer - Calum Macdonald
by Career Advice Podcast
This episode features 27-year-old Process Engineer – Usaid Rana, who completed his masters of chemical engineering and currently works for one of Australia’s largest independent oil and gas company. From a very young age, Usaid knew he wanted to become an engineer, and had some strong influencers throughout his journey. Top questions for chemical engineer: 1:21 – What does a chemical engineer do? 2:46 – Why did you consider Chemical Engineering and not other specializations? 6:34 – What is your favorite thing about your profession? 8:08 – Did you have a backup-plan if engineering did not work out? 11:31 – What’s the study/workload like in university? 14:54 – do you have opportunities to travel in your role? 16:09 – How many hours a week do you work? 18:14 – what is the salary range when starting out as a chemical engineer? And how far can you go? 21:15 – What keeps you motivated on the job? 22:46 – What is your long-term goal? 25:12 - Do you have any advice for students wanting to pursuit this career pathway?
This episode features 27-year-old Mechanical Engineer – Calum Macdonald, who is currently working as a Project Manager within the construction industry, where he looks at areas such as HVAC Design, Thermal Modelling and Energy Performance for large infrastructure buildings. Calum started his career as a mechanical engineer, but quickly realized it wasn’t for him, so he eventually transitioned to a Project Manager, where is relied on managing multiple people and projects. Top questions for Mechanical Engineer: 1:17 – Why did you study engineering? 2:46 – How did you decide what field of engineering you wanted pursuit? 4:08 – What are the highlights of studying engineering in university? When did you realize this was right for you? 4:56 – Did you have a back-up plan? 5:42 – Is there any other areas worth studying to compliment engineering? 7:15 – What are the main challenges of studying an engineering course in University? 8:21 – How did you find a job once you graduated? (what was the process for you) 10:11 – How different is working in industry compared to studying? 13:02 – What is the salary when starting out and how far can you go? 14:54 – What keeps you motivated in this role? 15:39 – Do you see yourself in any other career path in the future? 17:24 – Do you have any advice for students wanting to pursuit this career pathway?
This episode features 24-year-old Physiotherapist -Ella Burnage, who is currently working within the private hospital system, providing patients with care as they recover from major heart and lung surgeries. Ella like many people found it very difficult in choosing only one specific career after finishing school, as she had a lot of different interests, but eventually found Physio as the right fit for her. Top Questions for Physiotherapist: 1:09 – Did you ever imagine being where you are today as a Physiotherapist? 2:01 – What does a normal day look like in your role? 3:14 – What do your work hours look like? 3:47 – How did you decide which specialization in Physio you wanted to focus on? 5:24 – Did you struggle to find a job after completing your studies/degree? 7:24 – how long do you have to train before you become independent in the workplace? 8:49 – Is there anything that shocked you about the role? 9:42 – How hands-on/practical is the job? 10:39 – Does this role have steady pay? 14:20 – What do you find rewarding about the role? 15:15 – Would you consider any other career paths in the future?