It is only within the last decade that the Business Analyst has become recognised as a profession by both businesses and educational institutions. Furthermore, it’s only in recent years that predominant Australian universities have developed specialised degrees that teach the theory necessary to excel in this career path. As such, there has been a rise

So now that you’ve successfully secured your Work Integrated Learning placement, what’s next? It’s time to start preparing to get the most from the experience! While it can be daunting to start in a new company, there are a few steps you can take to ensure you settle in quickly: Define what you hope to

Many international students have spent a good couple of years in Australia studying, making friends and enjoying their student life abroad. However there are many students who struggle to build relationships outside their nationality. There are a couple of reasons why this happens and some tips so you can follow to improve cultural awareness. 1.

Deciding your career path and trying to steer it in the right direction can be tough. With the theoretical knowledge you’ve gained through university and additionally with the technical skills you’ve gained through your Work Integrated Learning placement you will have some idea of the aspects of IT that you enjoy and the aspects of

Completing an internship in your chosen profession is a step in the right direction to starting your career. However, in order to get noticed, doing the bare minimum is not enough. The people who get the furthest in their careers are those who think outside the box and go the extra mile to ensure they

Everyone has different approaches to learning. Whether you are a passive or active learner, capturing, remembering, and then applying information that you have learnt can be a difficult task when you are trying to soak up all information given to you within a new internship or job. If you don’t write down what you are

In the IT industry, it is clear that having good technical skills and knowledge is really important. However being the most technically smart person doesn’t always land you a job. Here are some reasons why: In IT, interpersonal skills are just as important as technical skills. When I was a recruitment consultant recruiting for IT

There are many ways to enhance your knowledge on a specific topic that you are interested in. You could read a book, an article in the newspaper or talk to an expert to gain further knowledge. Another way is to listen to podcasts. Recently I discovered that there are hundreds of thousands of free podcasts

When you graduate, you have all the theoretical knowledge but may lack practical skills that are gathered through experience. Why not give yourself a head start and read these books by business leaders who have gotten where they are today through trial and error? Learn from them and you may be able to apply some

As we all know, University gives the theoretical knowledge and understanding of, hopefully, what we aspire to. Typically, these studies do not always teach the ‘soft skills’ that are required in day-to-day life. Before graduation, students need to realise that a degree might get you in the door for an interview and increase your earning