During season one of Starting Somewhere, we couldn't fit all the wisdom into ten episodes. So for your listening pleasure, we'll be publishing some of the full interviews.In this episode Buffy talks with Amalia Illgner. Amalia is a freelance journalist who secured an internship at Monocle. She started her internship with enthusiasm and the willingness to 'pay her dues' but shortly realised that she was doing real work and receiving below minimum wage for it. She explains why she decided to sue Monocle and what the impact has been on her budding freelance career. 

Starting Somewhere

Bonus Episode - The reasons Amalia Illgner decided to sue over her 'dream internship'

During season one of Starting Somewhere, we couldn't fit all the wisdom into ten episodes. So for your listening pleasure, we'll be publishing some of the full interviews.In this episode Buffy chats with Jack Kenchington-Evans, a director of Interns Australia. Jack tells us what a fair internship looks like, how you can identify exploitation and where Interns Australia falls on the for-credit internship debate - it's a barbecue stopper of an episode. 

Bonus Episode - Identifying exploitation and what makes a fair internship with Jack Kenchington-Evans of Interns Australia

During season one of Starting Somewhere, we couldn't fit all the wisdom into ten episodes. So for your listening pleasure, we'll be publishing some of the full interviews.Hear from Neil Wilson, a psychologist from the University of Melbourne. Neil calmly explains how to overcome your first daynerves. His slowing down to speed up tip is a game changer and taking a deep breath is always a good idea - even when hidden in the toilet. 

Bonus Episode - U of M psychologist Neil Wilson can help with your internship anxiety

During season one of Starting Somewhere, we couldn't fit all the wisdom into ten episodes. So for your listening pleasure, we'll be publishing some of the full interviews.In this episode, Warren Frehse, dives deeper in to digital dirt and how to curate your personal brand. Plus, where to look for jobs, how to tackle that selection criteria and he ponders - how much do grades matter - a little or a lot?

Bonus Episode - A deep dive into digital dirt and personal branding with U of M careers expert Warren Frehse

During season one of Starting Somewhere, we couldn't fit all the wisdom into ten episodes. So for your listening pleasure, we'll be publishing some of the full interviews.First up is Mary Trumble, Client Solutions Manager at LinkedIn Australia. If you have ever wondered how to maximise your LinkedIn profile, Mary can help. Plus, learn some tricks to approaching companies, how to identify the types of people you want in your network and the best way to sell yourself to an employer.

Bonus Episode - Build your LinkedIn profile the LinkedIn way with Mary Trumble from LinkedIn Australia

Expert Hack​ is a new podcast from the University of Melbourne about the changing world of work, and how industry experts are finding clever solutions to tricky problems. Everyone starts somewhere, but in today’s world, starting out is harder than ever. So learn from the experts who are already preparing for the rapidly changing workplace.

Coming soon - Expert Hack

Doing an internship and being amazing is one thing, but it’s only a means to an end. This episode shows you how other people have transitioned to the workplace, from biotech to banking. We give you the skinny on networking, mentors and making the jump.We look at some research about how internships lead to jobs, how degrees help and why internships are not going away and what’s going on in Portugal! We ask some super accomplished mentors what they look for when they choose who to share their wisdom with, and what you can expect from the process.We also get the low-down on LinkedIn, using it post-internship and the three kinds of contacts you need in your network. And the two different types of contacts in your IRL network. This episode is a jazzy kickstop to our series on internships and employability, we wish you the best of luck as you start somewhere!If anything we have said has helped, or hindered, we would love to hear from you, get in touch at: starting-somewhere@unimelb.com.auSome of the companies and websites we mentioned in this episode:Organisations mentioned in this episode:LinkedIn Student guidehttps://students.linkedin.com/The Impact of Unpaid Internships on Career Development - NACE reporthttp://www.naceweb.org/job-market/internships/the-impact-of-unpaid-internships-on-career-development/University of Melbourne Careershttps://careers.unimelb.edu.au/homeBurnet Institutehttps://www.burnet.edu.au/Masters of Entrepreneurshiphttp://study.mbs.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/master-of-entrepreneurship/overviewProfessor John Krumboltz, Stanford University - happenstance theoryhttps://ed.stanford.edu/faculty/jdkContributors: This episodes features contributions from the following people and organizations.Hamish Taylor, Academic Tutor at Ormond College, The University of Melbournehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mrhamishtaylor/Vivian Gleeson, Business Development Officer, Burnet Institutehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vivian-gleeson-1a2390128/Hayley Smeding of Tandem Partners HRhttps://www.tandempartners.com.au/Kate Mellot, Graduate trainee, ANZ Bank.Dr Josh Healy, Lecturer - Management and Marketing, University of Melbournehttps://fbe.unimelb.edu.au/our-people/staff/management-and-marketing/josh-healy Andrew Crain - doctoral student in the Institute of Higher Education and a talent acquisition specialist for UGA Development & Alumni Relations.http://ihe.uga.edu/people/andrew-crain/Dr Dan Woodman is TR Ashworth Associate Professor of Sociology in the School of Social and Political Scienceshttps://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/display/person19920Mary Trumble, Client Solutions Manager, LinkedIn Australiahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/marytrumble/Professor Colin McLeod, Master of Entrepreneurship, Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Melbournehttps://www.findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/display/person82179Warren Frehse, Senior Advisor, Experiential Learning, Global Leadership and Employability, UoMhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/warrenfrehse/Rem Tzambasis of NAB, manager, Strategic Partners and Programshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rem-tzambazis-86b47930/Sarah Webster, Maths tutor, Musicianhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-webster-097908146/Anders Furze, writer, critic and journalisthttps://www.andersfurze.com.au/Anna Lemcke - Project Manager - MMVLLENhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-lemcke-32260470/Lynne Cazaly - Author, Speaker, Facilitatorwww.lynnecazaly.com.auProfessor Glyn Davis AC, Vice-Chancellor, University of Melbournehttps://about.unimelb.edu.au/leadership/vice-chancellor/prof-glyn-davisCredits: Starting Somewhere is produced by the University of MelbourneProducers: Buffy Gorilla, Ben Pawson, Supervising Producer and original concept: Dr Andi Horvath,Buffy Gorrilla is an award-winning audio journalist and a recent graduate of the University of Melbourne Master of Journalism programme. Buffy has been a producer at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's (ABC) Radio National and ABC Radio Melbourne. Following a successful internship, Buffy is currently working with RN’s Blueprint for Living. She is also the producer for the Masterclass podcast from the University of Melbourne Centre for Advancing Journalism.Ben Pawson is a communications professional that helps organisations and leaders connect to their stories. With experience across the education, arts, disability, science communication and technology sectors he did an internship in fundraising in Scotland after an MBA in France and before that worked on blue chip design and marketing projects before changing careers.

Turning an internship into a job - the guide

Now you know everything about internships, what else is available? We present other ways to bridge the gap from the classroom to the workplace. From starting a business to getting the most out of clubs and societies, we have you covered.An internship is not right for everyone and in this penultimate episode of Starting Somewhere we present the alternatives.Staying within the structure of the university you can still get a load of great experience; industry projects, exchange study or placements abroad. We also talk to Global Consulting Group, a student led consultancy that is doing really interesting work with nonprofits and Australian Volunteers International and their US equivalent, the PeaceCorps speak volunteering abroad and getting out of your comfort zone. We explore how employers see these alternatives and how you can package it on your CV. Just another way to get started somewhere.If you have had an alternative to an internship that has worked out well, or not! We would love to hear from you, get in touch at: starting-somewhere@unimelb.com.auSome of the companies and websites we mentioned in this episode:Organisations mentioned in this episode:PeaceCorps (USA)https://www.peacecorps.gov/University of Melbourne Biotechnology Industry Projectshttps://science.unimelb.edu.au/engage/industry/internships-and-industry-projectsAustralian Volunteers Programhttps://www.australianvolunteers.com/Returned Australian Volunteer Networkhttps://www.australianvolunteers.com/returned-australian-volunteer-network/The Impact of Unpaid Internships on Career Development - NACE reporthttp://www.naceweb.org/job-market/internships/the-impact-of-unpaid-internships-on-career-development/The Intern Queen - Virtual Internshipshttps://www.internqueen.com/why-virtual-internships-just-make-sense-gen-yDodgy Internships Australiahttps://twitter.com/dodgyinternship?lang=enGlobal Consulting Group - student led consultancyhttps://www.gcg.org.au/Masters of Entrepreneurshiphttp://study.mbs.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/master-of-entrepreneurship/overviewContributors: This episodes features contributions from the following people and organizations.Chelsey Parish - Returned Australian Volunteers Network Program Manager https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelseyparish/Professor Allan Blackman, Director of Griffith Business School’s (GBS) Work Integrated Learning programhttps://experts.griffith.edu.au/academic/a.blackmanVivian Gleeson, Business Development Officer, Burnet Institutehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vivian-gleeson-1a2390128/Erin Gibbs - Chief of Operations for Volunteer Recruitment & Selection at Peace Corpshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-r-gibbsWarren Frehse, Senior Advisor, Experiential Learning, Global Leadership and Employability, UoMhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/warrenfrehse/Andrew Crain - doctoral student in the Institute of Higher Education and a talent acquisition specialist for UGA Development & Alumni Relations.http://ihe.uga.edu/people/andrew-crain/Lauren Berger, CEO/Founder InternQueen.comhttps://www.internqueen.com/content/about-lauren-bergerDhanuka Nanayakkara, Master of Engineering Candidate, University of Melbournehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dhanuka-danny-nanayakkara-44232154/Professor Colin McLeod, Master of Entrepreneurship, Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Melbournehttps://www.findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/display/person82179Credits: Starting Somewhere is produced by the University of MelbourneProducers: Buffy Gorilla, Ben Pawson, Supervising Producer and original concept: Dr Andi Horvath,Buffy Gorrilla is an award-winning audio journalist and a recent graduate of the University of Melbourne Master of Journalism programme. Buffy has been a producer at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's (ABC) Radio National and ABC Radio Melbourne. Following a successful internship, Buffy is currently working with RN’s Blueprint for Living. She is also the producer for the Masterclass podcast from the University of Melbourne Centre for Advancing Journalism.Ben Pawson is a communications professional that helps organisations and leaders connect to their stories. With experience across the education, arts, disability, science communication and technology sectors he did an internship in fundraising in Scotland after an MBA in France and before that worked on blue chip design and marketing projects before changing careers.

Alternatives to an internship- volunteering abroad, clubs and industry projects

The dark side of internships. We explore the law; ‘Dodgy’ names and shames internships that might be flouting it. Plus an interview with Amalia Illgner, a UK intern taking Monocle to court for unpaid wages. Starting Somewhere gets serious!With 80% of internships unpaid, especially in the media, creative and marketing industries the number of people who can do them is immediately limited. If you don't have the resources to support yourself while you work for free then internships won’t work for you. We explore what this means for the makeup of the labour force in Australia, social mobility and the law, with Interns Australia director Jack Kenchington Evans, and ‘Dodgy’ the person behind the ‘Dodgy Internships Australia’ Twitter feed, naming and shaming firms who appear not to be complying with Australia's fair work legislation. We answer the question, can a good internship be unfair? And is that OK sometimes? If you have any stories about dodgy internships or standing your ground, we would love to hear them. Send them to: starting-somewhere@unimelb.com.au Some of the companies and websites we mentioned in this episode:Organisations mentioned in this episode:Dodgy Internships Australiahttps://twitter.com/dodgyinternship?lang=en Interns Australia - advocating for fairer internshipshttp://internsaustralia.org.au/ NAB Bank https://www.nab.com.au/about-us/careers Maribyrnong and Moonee Valley Local Learning Networkhttp://www.mmvllen.org.au/ University of Melbourne Counselling and Psychological Serviceshttps://services.unimelb.edu.au/counsel/resources Fair Work Ombudsmanwww.fairwork.gov.au Glassdoor - intern and company reviews.https://www.glassdoor.com.au Contributors: This episodes features contributions from the following people and organizations. Lauren Berger, CEO/Founder InternQueen.comhttps://www.internqueen.com/content/about-lauren-berger Amalia Illgner - Freelance Writerhttps://www.theguardian.com/news/2018/mar/27/why-im-suing-over-my-dream-internshiphttps://twitter.com/amaliaillgner?lang=en Jack Kenchington-Evans, Industrial Officer, Lawyer, Director at Internships Australiahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-kenchington-evans-2514b590/ Rem Tzambasis of NAB, manager, Strategic Partners and Programshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rem-tzambazis-86b47930/ Dan Silver, COO Stake, Fintech startuphttps://stake.com.au/ Pieta Spencer, People and Culture Advisor at ShineWing Australiahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/pietaspencer/ Charis Palmer, Deputy Editor/Chief of Staff, The Conversationhttps://theconversation.com/au/teamAlexandra Alvaro, Student Reporter at Student Youth Network (SYN)https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-alvaro-050064108/ Professor Glyn Davis AC, Vice-Chancellor, University of Melbourne https://about.unimelb.edu.au/leadership/vice-chancellor/prof-glyn-davis Anna Lemcke - Project Manager - MMVLLENhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-lemcke-32260470/ Dr Dan Woodman is TR Ashworth Associate Professor of Sociology in the School of Social and Political Scienceshttps://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/display/person19920 Hayley Smedding and Rebecca Ashton of Tandem Partners HRhttps://www.tandempartners.com.au/meet-the-team Hamish Taylor, Academic Tutor at Ormond College, The University of Melbourne https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrhamishtaylor/ Credits: Starting Somewhere is produced by the University of Melbourne Producers: Buffy Gorilla, Ben Pawson, Supervising Producer and original concept: Dr Andi Horvath,Buffy Gorrilla is an award-winning audio journalist and a recent graduate of the University of Melbourne Master of Journalism programme. Buffy has been a producer at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's (ABC) Radio National and ABC Radio Melbourne. Following a successful internship, Buffy is currently working with RN’s Blueprint for Living. She is also the producer for the Masterclass podcast from the University of Melbourne Centre for Advancing Journalism.Ben Pawson is a communications professional that helps organisations and leaders connect to their stories. With experience across the education, arts, disability, science communication and technology sectors he did an internship in fundraising in Scotland after an MBA in France and before that worked on blue chip design and marketing projects before changing careers. ​

Exploitation and compensation

So what does a good internship look like? We break down the features with plenty of examples of companies treating interns right and reaping the rewards. But what does it take to land a good internship? And can a good one still be unfair? This one is for the companies! We uncover the 5 vital ingredients in a good internship. From application to orientation to exit interview, what exactly goes into a good internship? We talk to two top-ranked companies from the Internships Australia annual rankings. We hear how they hire and what they give to and get from their interns. Up to now, it’s all been on the interns, but companies have a lot to gain and little to give when it comes to internships. Colin McLeod, Investor, director and innovator tells us why companies should pay attention to interns, and ShineWing Australia tell us what they do to hold onto good interns once they accept an offer, clue: crazygolf!How do you recognise a good internship? We talk to Internships Australia about their accreditation scheme, and hear from former interns that turned their time into a job, and hear what their good internships was really like. If you have any stories about burnout or how you got intern life under control we would love to hear them. Send them to: starting-somewhere@unimelb.com.au Companies, Rankings and jobs boards mentioned in this episode:ShineWing Australia - Accountants and business advisorshttp://www.shinewing.com.au/Finity Consulting, Actuarial and Insurance Consultantswww.finity.com.au ANZ Bank, Graduate and intern programhttps://www.anz.com.au/careers/programs/summer-internhttps://www.anz.com.au/careers/programs/graduates/ Interns Australia, Advocating Fairer Internshipshttps://internsaustralia.org.au/ Global website, with Australian opportunities www.gradconnection.com Contributors: This episode features contributions from the following people and organizations. Lauren Berger, CEO/Founder InternQueen.comhttps://www.internqueen.com/content/about-lauren-berger Tony Tam, Actuarial Analyst with Finityhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-tam-06976357/Pieta Spencer, people and Culture advisor at ShineWing Australiahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/pietaspencer/ Amanda Camilleri, BPCA Consultant at ShineWing Australiahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-camilleri-b697b2101/ Anders Furze, writer, critic and journalisthttps://www.andersfurze.com.au/ Professor Colin McLeod, Master of Entrepreneurship, Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Melbourne https://www.findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/display/person82179 Cholena Orr, Graduate and Generalist Banker Program Manager, ANZhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cholenaorr Jack Kenchington Evans, Industrial Officer, Lawyerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-kenchington-evans-2514b590/ Charis Palmer, Deputy Editor/Chief of Staff, The Conversationhttps://theconversation.com/au/teamMary Trumble, Client Solutions Manager, LinkedIn Australiahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/marytrumble/ Michelle Lau, Intern at Keep Left PR, Melbourne.https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-lau-95884b124/ Rem Tzambasis of NAB, manager, Strategic Partners and Programshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rem-tzambazis-86b47930/ Grace Chen, final-year student studying the Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Melbournehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-y-chen/ Vivian Gleeson, Business Development Officer, Burnet Institutehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vivian-gleeson-1a2390128/ Credits: Starting Somewhere is produced by the University of Melbourne Producers: Buffy Gorilla, Ben Pawson, Supervising Producer and original concept: Dr Andi Horvath,Buffy Gorrilla is an award-winning audio journalist and a recent graduate of the University of Melbourne Master of Journalism programme. Buffy has been a producer at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's (ABC) Radio National and ABC Radio Melbourne. Following a successful internship, Buffy is currently working with RN’s Blueprint for Living. She is also the producer for the Masterclass podcast from the University of Melbourne Centre for Advancing Journalism.Ben Pawson is a communications professional that helps organisations and leaders connect to their stories. With experience across the education, arts, disability, science communication and technology sectors he did an internship in fundraising in Scotland after an MBA in France before that worked on blue chip design and marketing projects before changing careers. 

Who's doing it right?

Uni...clubs... a job and now an internship! We talk to people who have burnt out, how they got there and how they got back. We get tips on relaxing from a psychologist, and how to spot that things have gone off the rails and what to do to get back on track. In the race to stand out, pack your CV and get your dream job, or just any job you can take on too much. In this episode, we talk to interns about what made them get overextended, how burnout manifested itself and is it worth working seven days a week just to make ends meet? We get tips on getting back in control from a psychologist and talk to a productivity hacker about how she focuses on the power of three. We ask companies how they help interns balance it all and why it’s smart to stop to speed up.If you have any stories about burnout or how you got intern life under control we would love to hear them. Send them to: starting-somewhere@unimelb.com.au Some of the companies and websites we mentioned in this episode:Apps and services mentioned in this episode:Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14 - Crisis Support and Suicide Preventionhttps://www.lifeline.org.au/ REV.com - transcription Otter - Transcription app Google keep - note takingWunderlist - to do listClue - period tracking appLastPass - password managerCamScanner - get rid of paper in your life!DuoLingo - language learningOneNote - Microsoft note appKanBan - Personal productivity tools based on Japanese lean manufacturing.https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2015/02/productivity-101-how-to-use-personal-kanban-to-visualise-your-work/Contributors: This episodes features contributions from the following people and organizations. Lynne Cazaly www.lynnecazaly.com.au University of Melbourne Counselling and Psychological serviceshttps://services.unimelb.edu.au/counsel/resources Grace Chen, a final-year student studying the Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Melbournehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-y-chen/ Caleb Triscali, Producer ABC and freelance journalisthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/calebtriscari/ Sarah Webster, Maths tutor, Musicianhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-webster-097908146/ Dan Silver, COO Stake, Fintech startuphttps://stake.com.au/ Mary Trumble, Client Solutions Manager, LinkedIn Australiahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/marytrumble/ Credits: Starting Somewhere is produced by the University of MelbourneProducers: Buffy Gorrilla, Ben Pawson, Supervising Producer and original concept: Dr Andi Horvath,Buffy Gorrilla is an award-winning audio journalist and a recent graduate of the University of Melbourne Master of Journalism programme. Buffy has been a producer at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's (ABC) Radio National and ABC Radio Melbourne. Following a successful internship, Buffy is currently working with RN’s Blueprint for Living. She is also the producer for the Masterclass podcast from the University of Melbourne Centre for Advancing Journalism.Ben Pawson is a communications professional that helps organisations and leaders connect to their stories. With experience across the education, arts, disability, science communication and technology sectors he did an internship in fundraising in Scotland after an MBA in France before that worked on blue chip design and marketing projects before changing careers. 

Juggling it all - and avoiding burnout

What do you want to get out of your internship? We look at setting goals, getting feedback and navigating office politics. Are you business mature? Do you need a mentor to figure that out? What do employers want out of you, we have a list of seven things.Hosts, Buffy Gorrilla and Ben Pawson, talk to interns about their goals for their internship and what they want to get out of it. Plus what do they tell their supervisor they want to achieve - it might be different things… We help you navigate all the different office personalities and revel how often they think about you! We debunk imposter syndrome and explore ways of asking for things, one of the secrets of getting the most out of your internship.And if you have any stories about office politics or business maturity to share send them to: starting-somewhere@unimelb.com.au We would love to hear from you. Some of the companies and websites we mentioned in this episode:BMW Asia https://www.bmw-asia.com/en/all-models Keep Left PRhttps://keepleft.com.auAmericorpshttps://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps LinkedIn Australiahttps://www.linkedin.com/company/linkedin/life/ STAKE - Fintec company allowing Aus investor to buy USA shares.https://stake.com.auUniversity of Melbourne Masters of Entrepreneurshiphttp://study.mbs.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/master-of-entrepreneurship/overview The 7 work skills that can make you more marketable to employers in 2018https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/work-skills-2018-1217 MOOCS - A directory of australian MOOCShttps://www.mooc-list.com/tags/business NAB, and their several channels of internships.https://www.nab.com.au/about-us/careersCareer Trackershttp://www.careertrackers.org.au/ Contributors: This episodes features contributions from the following people and organizations. Hayley Smedding and Rebecca Ashton of Tandem Partners HRhttps://www.tandempartners.com.au/meet-the-team Julia Jansen, Senior Finance Manager at HitFox Group, Berlinhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/juliakjansen/ University of Melbourne Counselling and Psychological serviceshttps://services.unimelb.edu.au/counsel/resources Mary Trumble, Client Solutions Manager, LinkedIn Australiahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/marytrumble/ Dan Silver, COO Stake, Fintech startuphttps://stake.com.au/ Professor Colin McLeod https://www.findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/display/person82179 Rem Tzambasis of NAB, manager, Strategic Partners and Programshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rem-tzambazis-86b47930/Michelle Lau, Intern at Keep Left PR, Melbourne.https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-lau-95884b124/ Hamish Taylor, reporter at the Herald Sun. https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrhamishtaylor/ Linda Edvardsdottirhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-edvardsdottir-68b531117/ David Bacon, UX Designer, Telstra Healthhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/david-bacon-82a7532b Professor Glyn Davis AC, Vice-Chancellor, University of Melbourne https://about.unimelb.edu.au/leadership/vice-chancellor/prof-glyn-davis Alexandra Alvaro, Student reporter at Student Youth Network (SYN)https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-alvaro-050064108/ Credits: Starting Somewhere is produced by the University of Melbourne Producers: Buffy Gorilla, Ben Pawson, Supervising Producer and original concept: Dr Andi Horvath,Buffy Gorrilla is an award-winning audio journalist and a recent graduate of the University of Melbourne Master of Journalism programme. Buffy has been a producer at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's (ABC) Radio National and ABC Radio Melbourne. Following a successful internship, Buffy is currently working with RN’s Blueprint for Living. She is also the producer for the Masterclass podcast from the University of Melbourne Centre for Advancing Journalism.Ben Pawson is a communications professional that helps organisations and leaders connect to their stories. With experience across the education, arts, disability, science communication and technology sectors he did an internship in fundraising in Scotland after an MBA in France before that worked on blue chip design and marketing projects before changing careers. 

Doing it - getting the most out of your internship

You’ve got the gig. Now what? We show you how to put your best foot forward, and figure out what that foot should be wearing. From research before you get there, to what time you should arrive through to dealing with first day nerves, we’ve got you covered.Hosts, Buffy Gorrilla and Ben Pawson, talk to Interns about their first day. What happened. Where is the printer? What was the password again? We go through how to set expectations, and what companies are expecting of you. HR professionals give us tips on what to bring, and what not to bring, and how to stalk the company and find out who is who before you even get there. We show you what a good orientation looks like, and give you a solid strategy for dealing with nerves that you can do in the bathroom cubicle! And if you have any Day One tips to share, experiences you want to get off your chest, send them all to: starting-somewhere@unimelb.com.au We would love to hear from you. Some of the companies and websites we mentioned in this episode:Reviews of companies and interview processes:www.glassdoor.com NAB, and their several channels for internships.https://www.nab.com.au/about-us/careersCASE - Council for Advancement and Support of Educationhttp://www.case.org/ STAKE - Fintec company allowing Aus investor to buy USA shares.https://stake.com.auANZ bank - Summer Intern programhttps://www.anz.com.au/careers/programs/summer-intern/ Contributors: This episodes features contributions from the following people and organizations. Alexandra Alvaro, Student reporter at Student Youth Network (SYN)https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-alvaro-050064108/ Hayley Smedding and Rebecca Ashton of Tandem Partners HRhttps://www.tandempartners.com.au/meet-the-team Dan Silver, COO Stake, Fintech startuphttps://stake.com.au/ Warren Frehse, Senior Advisor, Experiential Learning, Global Leadership and Employability, UoMhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/warrenfrehse/ Rem Tzambasis of NAB, manager, Strategic Partners and Programshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rem-tzambazis-86b47930/ Michelle Lau, Intern at Keep Left PR, Melbourne.https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-lau-95884b124/ Patrick Omiari, Embedded systems intern at Altranhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickomairi/ Hamish Taylor, reporter at the Herald Sun. https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrhamishtaylor/ Cholena Orr, Graduate and Generalist Banker Program Manager, ANZhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cholenaorr Rem Tzambasis of NAB, manager, Strategic Partners and Programshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rem-tzambazis-86b47930/Grace Chen, final-year student studying the Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Melbournehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-y-chen/ Dr Laura Raiti, Junior Resident Medical Officer at The Royal Children's Hospitalhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraraiti/ Kate Mellot, Graduate trainee, ANZ Bank. https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/index/?keywords=ANZ&origin=GLOBAL_SEARCH_HEADER Mary Trumble, Client Solutions Manager, LinkedIn Australiahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/marytrumble/ Natasha Tan, Development Associate at The University of Melbournehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/natashatanks/ University of Melbourne Counselling and Psychological serviceshttps://services.unimelb.edu.au/counsel/resources Credits: Starting Somewhere is produced by the University of Melbourne Producers: Buffy Gorilla, Ben Pawson, Supervising Producer and original concept: Dr Andi Horvath,Buffy Gorrilla is an award-winning audio journalist and a recent graduate of the University of Melbourne’s Master of Journalism programme. Buffy has been a producer at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's (ABC) Radio National and ABC Radio Melbourne. Following a successful internship, Buffy is currently working with RN’s Blueprint for Living. She is also the producer for the Masterclass podcast from the University of Melbourne Centre for Advancing Journalism.Ben Pawson is a communications professional that helps organisations and leaders connect to their stories. With experience across the education, arts, disability, science communication and technology sectors he did an internship in fundraising in Scotland after an MBA in France before that worked on blue chip design and marketing projects before changing careers. 

Day one - What to wear, when to turn up and how to get started

In a sea of people with similar skills how do you stand out? How do you let your personality shine but hide your digital dirt from companies. LinkedIn give us the scoop on a building a stellar profile, plus video interview tips to show your best side.Hosts, Buffy Gorrilla and Ben Pawson, talk to companies about what they look for in interns, and we hear from interns who went there and got the gig, and we hear from some who did not. How many applications should you send, 100? 20? Somewhere in the middle? We have two opinions. Now you’ve seen your dream gig, or five of them, how do you get your foot in the door? We take you from research through to interview success. We show you how to make the most of your experience, whatever it is, and how to portray it on your CV.Although the big 4 Accountancy and management consultancy companies are not for everyone we hear from someone who went through the assessment centre and shares their insights. Lastly, a psychologist guides us through dealing with rejection, and the isolating feelings it can bring. And if you have any tips to share, experiences you want to get off your chest, send them all to: starting-somewhere@unimelb.com.au We would love to hear from you. Some of the companies, tools and websites we mentioned in this episode:Classes & Careers, 90 seconds to make a first impressionNAB, and their several channels of internships.CASE - Council for Advancement and Support of EducationEarnst and Young - student careers centreAnd EY Interview reviews on Glassdoor.comhttps://www.glassdoor.com.au/Interview/EY-Interview-Questions-E2784.htmSTAKE - Fintec company allowing Aus investor to buy USA shares.ANZ bank - Summer Intern programVideo Interview tips - Intern QueenDeleting your digital dirt, New York TimesLinks within to tweetdelete.net, and Social Book Post Manager,Contributors: This episode features contributions from the following people and organizations. Rem Tzambasis of NAB, manager, Strategic Partners and ProgramsHamish Taylor, reporter at the Herald Sun. Mary Trumble, Client Solutions Manager, LinkedIn AustraliaMichelle Lau, Intern at Keep Left PR, Melbourne.Warren Frehse, Senior Advisor, Experiential Learning, Global Leadership and Employability, UoMLauren Berger, CEO/Founder InternQueen.comCharis Palmer, Deputy Editor/Chief of Staff, The ConversationGrace Chen, final-year student studying the Bachelor of Commerce at the University of MelbourneAnnabelle Finkelstein, STAKE Kate Mellot, Graduate trainee, ANZ Bank. Anders Furze, writer, critic and journalistUniversity of Melbourne Counselling and Psychological servicesCredits: Starting Somewhere is produced by the University of Melbourne Producers: Buffy Gorilla, Ben Pawson, Supervising Producer and original concept: Dr Andi Horvath,Buffy Gorrilla is an award-winning audio journalist and a recent graduate of the University of Melbourne’s Master of Journalism programme. Buffy has been a producer at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's (ABC) Radio National and ABC Radio Melbourne. Following a successful internship, Buffy is currently working with RN’s Blueprint for Living. She is also the producer for the Masterclass podcast from the University of Melbourne Centre for Advancing Journalism.Ben Pawson is a communications professional that helps organisations and leaders connect to their stories. With experience across the education, arts, disability, science communication and technology sectors he did an internship in fundraising in Scotland after an MBA in France before that worked on blue chip design and marketing projects before changing careers. 

Getting your internship - Standing out from the crowd

What do you want to be when you grow up? We give you three places to look, and ironically for a podcast, some visual ideas for finding your perfect internship. We also hear from The Intern Queen, Lauren Berger. Plus, there are tips on using your networks and some useful web resources.Hosts, Buffy Gorrilla and Ben Pawson, talk with more experts, interns and counsellors to help spark the thoughts: What do you want to do, and where you can do it?We cover how to identify your skills and preferences and recommend websites where you can find current opportunities. There's even a different approach to dreaming up your ideal career.We look at how companies can use LinkedIn and social media to increase their exposure to the best of today’s Intern talent. Two people who interned at the big 4 accounting and strategy consulting firms share their stories: an EY alumna and the fascinating route one grad took into AI consulting.This episode features contributions from the following people and organizations. Warren Frehse, Senior Advisor, Experiential Learning, Global Leadership and Employability, UoMLauren Berger, CEO/Founder InternQueen.comVivian Gleeson, Business Development Officer, Burnet InstituteHamish Taylor, reporter at the Herald Sun. Grace Chen, final-year student studying the Bachelor of Commerce at the University of MelbourneDhanuka Nanayakkara, Master of Engineering Candidate, University of MelbourneMary Trumble, Client Solutions Manager, LinkedIn AustraliaMichelle Lau, Intern at Keep Left PR, Melbourne.Some of the websites we mentioned in this episode:Reviews of companies and interview processes.www.glassdoor.com A list of Australian companies that employ graduates or offer internships, some SME. Sponsored by the Australian Newspaper.www.top100grademployers.com.au As it says, intern programs, mostly formal.www.topinternprograms.com.au Global website, with Australian opportunities.www.gradconnection.com Overseas opportunities listings and resources. http://www.goinglobal.com/ Reviews of overseas opportunities.www.gooverseas.com What colour is my Parachute?Credits: Starting Somewhere is produced by the University of Melbourne Producers: Buffy Gorilla, Ben Pawson, Supervising Producer and original concept: Dr Andi Horvath,Buffy Gorrilla is an award-winning audio journalist and a recent graduate of the University of Melbourne’s Master of Journalism programme. Buffy has been a producer at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's (ABC) Radio National and ABC Radio Melbourne. Following a successful internship, Buffy is currently working with RN’s Blueprint for Living. She is also the producer for the Masterclass podcast from the University of Melbourne Centre for Advancing Journalism.Ben Pawson is a communications professional that helps organisations and leaders connect to their stories. With experience across the education, arts, disability, science communication and technology sectors he did an internship in fundraising in Scotland after an MBA in France before that worked on blue chip design and marketing projects before changing careers. 

Finding an Internship - What do you want to be when you grow up?

It’s the podcast you wished you had when you started your working life. Starting Somewhere delivers insights and stories that demystifies the internship landscape and dissects the seemingly scary world of work. Work has changed. Employers want more than a grade, candidates are demanding as much from their employer as their employer is of them. Internships are a crucial bridge from the classroom to the workplace. Each episode tackles a theme, with concrete takeaways, such as video interviewing tips. Or getting rid of your digital dirt. The series will add up to a step-by-step guide to help you find, land and get the best out of an internship and turn it into a job. The podcast will also tackle the hard topics: are internships just for the privileged who can afford to work for nothing, do they exclude valuable candidates from diverse backgrounds? Are interns being exploited, and what are the signs? Should all internships be paid, like in France! We will follow ‘intern diaries’ and collect useful tips and tricks, work hacks and answers to questions people are often afraid to ask.

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