Macquarie University Careers Directory Profiles

I find it very satisfying and uplifting when a campaign, which I have created, performs well and our customers have reacted positively to it.

Go and do work experience and get yourself some real hands-on knowledge of the industry

Engage with your lecturers, tutors and peers regarding what careers you can pursue following your degree. I discovered entire new fields and organisations I never knew existed simply through talking to people at university!

It’s important to think strategically about the long-term direction of the business – for example, who should our main customers be? What training do we need to ensure that my team stay relevant?

The coolest thing about my job is the autonomy I have. Even as an intern I have control over my daily schedule. I can choose if I’m working at the office or from home. I can choose what tasks I prioritise and control the flow of my work.

I choose Banking and Finance as I knew that I wanted to work on deals (rather than disputes) with an international element.

That you are actually making a positive impact on this planet, and the positive response you receive. When you implement a circular solution or cut down emissions by xx tonnes, you feel like you are on top of the world.