From Study to Career: Your Next Steps
Description
Build your global employability through skills, experience and connections.
Get practical advice, ask the questions that matter to you and learn from international alumni who have already made the move from study to career.
For international students at all stages of study, this interactive evening is designed to help you develop the skills, experience and connections needed to navigate your global career journey.
Hear how UNSW international alumni have built careers in Australia and around the world. Learn how to recognise the value of the skills and experience you already have — and what you can do to build experience and skills while studying.
Then put it into practice. Join small-group conversations with international alumni working across different industries. Ask your own career questions, practise talking about your experience and make professional connections.
What you'll get from the event
Hear real career stories from over 20 international alumni working in Australia and overseas
Get insights on what employers want from people who have made the transition themselves
Learn how to make your experience count from study and projects to volunteering, casual work and professional experience
Ask the questions you want answered in small-group conversations with international alumni
Practise talking about your skills and experience with professionals
Make new connections and learn how to continue building your network here and overseas
Leave knowing what you can do next, with practical actions and UNSW resources to support you
This is more than a careers talk. You'll hear different perspectives, learn something you can use straight away and have real conversations with people who were once international students at UNSW too.
Whether you're exploring your options or preparing to apply for opportunities, you'll leave with practical ideas for what to do next — wherever in the world you want your career to take you.
Register now to avoid missing out.
Places are limited due to small-group activities.
Agenda
- 4:40 pm - 5:00 pm
Arrivals + refreshments
- 5:00 pm - 5:05 pm
UNSW welcome: Your global employability
Starts promptly at 5pm
- 5:05 pm - 5:45 pm
Different paths, different perspectives
Hear different perspectives on the move from university to career and the choices, experiences and opportunities that helped others move forward.
- 5:45 pm - 6:00 pm
How to make your experience count
Learn a simple way to identify the skills you've developed through your experiences and communicate their value. Faciltated by an accredited UNSW Career Coach.
- 6:00 pm - 6:50 pm
Ask an alum - practical career conversations
18 UNSW alumni with various career paths, sectors, degrees and stages will host different career conversations on topics like building experience that counts, navigating applications and early career decisions and building professional relationships and networks. Ask the questions you want to ask about building experience, standing out, applications, early career decisions and professional networks.
- 6:50 pm - 7:00 pm
Your next steps
Leave with practical actions and resources to help you continue building your global employability.
- 7:00 pm - 7:15 pm
General networking
Informal networking and refreshments with alumni, speakers and the UNSW Employability team.
Lineup
Sabrina Gu - panellist
Medibank, Partnership and Commercial Manager, Overseas Portfolio UNSW Master of Professional Accounting
Niklas Schorrer - panellist joining online from Germany
ZEISS Group, Project Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility UNSW Master of Environmental Management
Brenda Wai - panellist
Salesforce, Lead Solution Engineer UNSW Bachelor of Civil Engineering with Architecture & UNSW Masters of Engineering Science (Project Management)
Esmond Esguerra - panel host
UNSW Sydney, Head of UNSW Employability
Abdullah Al Yubraj
The Data and AI Institute, Operations Data Analyst UNSW Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Aditya Jain
Infosys Consulting, Analyst UNSW Bachelor of Information Systems
Alex Galvis
John Holland, Bid Manager Master of Engineering Science (Project Management)
Alison Di
KPMG Australia, Audit Senior Analyst UNSW Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance)
Anil Babu
EY, Consultant, Climate Change and Sustainability Services UNSW Master of Environmental Management (Sustainability)
Ardra Meletath
Grant Thornton Australia, Associate, Sustainability Reporting Advisory UNSW Master of Environmental Management
Axel Librata
Blackwoods, Price Analyst UNSW Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Technology and Business Analytics)
Ayushi Shah
Cartology, Marketing Integration Manager UNSW Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Arts
Carrie Li
Spacecubed, Community and Operations Coordinator UNSW Master of Professional Accounting
Daichun (Darren) Shen
The NRMA, Senior Electrical Engineer UNSW Master of Engineering (Electrical Engineering)
Helen (Huiye) Yu
Transgrid, Senior Engineer UNSW Master of Engineering (Electrical Engineering)
Ilisha Singh
Telstra, Solutions Specialist UNSW Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Jeany Versalius
Turner & Townsend, Construction Economist Graduate UNSW Master of Commerce (Extension)
Julia Kim
BDO, Graduate Auditor UNSW Master of Commerce (Business Analytics and Accounting)
Marcus Hope
KPMG Australia, Audit Assistant Manager UNSW Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Financial Technology)
Supriya Singh
Sarah Bevan Family Lawyers, Family Lawyer UNSW Graduate Diploma in Legal Professional Practice and UNSW Juris Doctor
Varun Sharma
Future Secure AI, Senior Software Engineer UNSW Master of Science (Information Technology)
Viola Li
Prosperity Media, SEO Analyst UNSW Master of Business
Vanessa Bakhos - MC
UNSW Sydney Lead, Coaching and Development
Sumaya Sava - facilitator
UNSW Sydney Career Coach
FAQs
- Who is the event for?
Current UNSW international students including undergraduate and postgraduate, all faculties and all stages of study.
- What to expect at the event?
Hear different perspectives on the move from university to career and the choices, experiences and opportunities that helped others move forward.
Learn a simple way to identify the skills you've developed through your experiences and communicate their value.
Join small-group structured conversations with UNSW international alumni working across different industries. Ask about building experience, standing out, applications, early career decisions and professional networks.
Make new connections and build a community of peers in Australia and overseas.
Leave with practical actions and resources to help you continue building your global employability.
Meet the UNSW Employability team
Free food and drink
- Can I bring a guest?
This event is open to all UNSW international students subject to capacity. All students must register in advance. Guests from outside UNSW are not permitted.
Please contact employability@unsw.edu.au if you have any access requirements that include attending with a carer. - Will the event be photographed or filmed?
Yes, the event may be photographed and filmed. By attending this event, you consent to UNSW photographing and recording your image and voice.
The photos and recordings may be used by UNSW for promotional or other purposes, and may be published on the University’s websites, social channels, newsletters and other channels. - What is the dress code?
No dress code, this is a student-friendly space. Keep in mind you'll be making connections with alumni and industry professionals so we recommend smart casual dress.
Notes
We are dedicated to fostering an environment that is inclusive and supportive for everyone. If you have any specific needs to help you fully participate, we are here to make the necessary adjustments.
If there is anything we can do to support you, please let us know by emailing us at employability@unsw.edu.au.
All members of the UNSW community and event participants are expected to adhere to the UNSW Code of Conduct and Values to ensure the principles of respect and integrity underpin everything we do.
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