Sunil Vyas

Master of Commerce (Accounting and Finance)

“I see this job as an important stepping-stone in my career development, helping me to prepare for a graduate role in the Accounting profession”.

As an international student, on arrival in Australia I had mixed emotions. I realised quickly that I needed to find a part-time job to help me build my employability skills and gain valuable Australian based work experience for my résumé. Information from friends and websites presented conflicting information and made me wonder if I was eligible to get a job in Australia.

Fortunately, I met many helpful people in the Careers Service at the university. They showed me how to transform and adapt my résumé and cover letter for the Australian corporate world.
Although I had my fair share of experience in job interviews and the selection process, the information provided by the Careers team gave me a completely new insight and prepared me for what was to come. After submitting various applications, I gained an interview with a retail company and was invited to participate in a group interview. The Careers Service team came to my rescue and helped me prepare. I felt confident going into my interview and was successful in winning a position.

I see this job as an important stepping-stone in my career development, helping me to prepare for a graduate role in the Accounting profession. Thanks to the staff at the Careers Service and my employer; this stage of my journey has been an exhilarating and informative experience. I urge everyone to approach the Careers Service to clear up any doubts or questions that they may have about the employment process.