In this insightful episode, we meet with Career Advisors Frida Percival and Laura Garcia to talk about the professional work culture in Australia, as well as job interview strategies, resume writing and networking.

Have you ever wondered, why exactly should you invest in networking? And how do we do this, what are some of the main ways to network successfully and turn those contacts into valuable connections? National Careers Advisor Sowon Lee shares her experience as a recruiter and careers advisor, helping people gain confidence and skill in networking. This episode is a great one to build upon skills learned in S3 E2 on LinkedIn and Personal Branding- make sure you step out into the world with a great profile too!

In this episode, KBS Work Integrated Learning Manager Kerri Watton discusses her role helping students find internships to further their careers. What is an internship, and why are they so valuable for career development? How are they seen in the eyes of employers? You can learn all about this and more from a seasoned expert, as well as the details of KBS' academic internship program.

In this episode, we delve into the details of how exactly you can perform well in an interview, from that first call through to the final round interviews. KBS Careers Advisor Kasia has conducted interviews throughout her career in hospitality management, and today she helps students improve their interview skills through preparation and practice.

Ever wondered what makes the perfect resume? Kaplan Business School's Adelaide Careers Advisor, Kim Goh shares her top tips in this episode, breaking down exactly how you should tailor your resume to win interviews. Stop sending out duds! Have a listen and take Kim's advice to put your best foot forward.

National Careers Manager Ramya has used LinkedIn since the platform was just gaining popularity- first as a recruiter, then as a careers advisor, and to build her own personal brand. She has held workshops and advised professionals and students on how to optimise profiles and get the most out of LI. Learn from Ramya how to use LI to its fullest, from starting out building a profile to the more advanced topics of branding and hashtag use.

Kaplan ANZ Talent Manager is the ultimate expert on the recruitment cycle, and she shares with us wisdom on  exactly how recruitment works, the difference between internal and external recruiters, what recruiters look for in candidates,  some honest and open tips for jobseekers. Listen and up your recruitment IQ for the next time you're talking with one!

Ben Dunk is an Australian professional cricketer who represented Australia in the T20’s from 2014-2017.  Ben has represented Australia; and played in the BBL (Big Bash League), IPL (Indian Premier League) and the PSL (Pakistan Super League).  Most recently in 2021, he plays for the Lahore Qalandars.  While playing cricket, Ben also studies in the MBA with Kaplan Business School.  Read more on ESPN about Ben's career.   

Kaplan invited Ben to speak with us about life as a professional cricketer.  We talk about career demands; physical heath and healthy mindset; travel and homesickness; emotional resilience; setting worthwhile goals; imposter syndrome; and building rapport with multicultural teams. 

Listen to Ben’s advice for overcoming self-doubts and keeping present. 

TIMESTAMPS
01:25  Professional athlete and KBS student
03:08  How Ben balances work, study, and wellbeing

PART ONE - Ben and wellness
06:02  What wellness means to Ben
09:24  Maintaining physical health while travelling
11:55  Maintaining a healthy mindset
15:14  Maintaining a wellness routine

PART TWO - Ben and career demands
17:36  Coping with homesickness
21:45  What's next for Ben?

PART THREE - Conversations with Ben
23:03  Staying present, focusing on goals
25:51  Having fun to balance work routines
28:45  Bouncing back from bad news

PART FOUR - Questions and reflections
30:13  Imposter syndrome
33:28  Pressures on a batter and wicket keeper
35:07  Plans to play in the Big Bash League (BBL)
36:09  How Ben finds A T20 team around the world
39:41  Setting new goals and starting over
42:25  Overcoming self doubts
45:14  Building rapport with multicultural teams
47:03 Perseverance, the takeaway message