A Sustainability Graduate with
How did you find out about the
I was studying for a science degree at
I found the CIMIC Graduate Program through a Google search and particularly liked the big projects that
I thought with sustainability in the construction sector, it was an opportunity to put two things together - build a positive legacy for
What is it like to move from being a student at university to working on a big infrastructure project?
I think a lot of the skills are the same. Managing deadlines and competing priorities, working in teams, focusing on particular tasks - I found the skills you acquire doing a degree transfer directly to work.
It is a different lifestyle, with longer days, but in terms of the skills needed to succeed, I think they are quite similar.
What sort of things did you learn through the graduate program?
I had no background in construction, so I learnt a lot of technical stuff, but I also learnt the importance of being mindful of other people.
I know to be clear about what you are dealing with, to be mindful of another person's outlook, and what their priorities are going to be.
Being part of a network with other grads is also positive. We stay in touch and share experiences. My advice to anyone who joins the grad program is don't go through it alone.
There are 200 other people in the program, and every one of them will have a different experience and something to offer. Tapping into a range of experiences makes everything easier.
Have you got any advice for people who are at university and looking to start their careers?
Get involved in an extra-curricular activity. I did some volunteering for the
Do something outside your degree, as the skills you learn by being part of something are useful when you start working.
What is the best thing about your current role?
The people. Everyone at
What was it like to complete the grad program during the covid pandemic?
I had one month of normality before covid hit and turned everything upside down. It was a challenge for everyone, but we made it work. My manager organised a regular catch-up to ensure I was on track and that the human side of joining a company wasn't lost.
The graduate intake that survived covid will definitely be resilient - we can handle anything!
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