A Brave New World: Advice from One International Graduate to the Next

Author: Grace Loke
Special thanks: William Nanda, Danny Chong, and Alicia Ho

I am a Bachelor student in my final year who will graduate in less than six months. Even though I am excited to venture into the professional workforce, I am also aware of the pandemic that is still very much looming over the economy. With many businesses being affected by COVID-19 last year, the job market has gotten extra competitive ever since.

Author: Vania Octaviani 
Photo by BBH Singapore

When I first arrived in Melbourne to start my degree in 2019, I was determined to get an internship within my first semester. So, in addition to studying and adjusting to a new environment, I was also applying for any internship openings that I could find. Many people tend to underestimate internship opportunities without understanding that internships are an important tool to grow our professional lives.

Author: Vania Octaviani 
Photo by Bach Tran

Many international students plan to work in Australia after graduation. Some of them succeed, some of them fail. After all, jobseeking is a challenging task in and of itself. Jobseeking in a foreign country as an international student? The challenge just doubled in size.  But don’t let that discourage you. Yes, it can be difficult, but it’s absolutely doable.

Author: Aushaf Widisto
Photo by Brooke Cagle on Unsplash