Ep 3 | Advice From a Former Recruiter

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Cram Time with GradConnection

GradConnection

13 episodes

6 days ago

Cram Time with GradConnection is a podcast about the graduate job search and broader early careers experience. Hosted by Karen, come along with a special guest each month to explore the advice and stories out there that could make your job search journey that little bit easier to navigate. This podcast is produced by GradConnection. Find all your graduate, internship and entry-level opportunities in one place at au.gradconnection.com

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Ep 3 | Advice From a Former Recruiter

Cram Time with GradConnection

40 minutes 20 seconds

3 years ago

Ep 3 | Advice From a Former Recruiter

In our third episode, former recruiter at PwC and NSW Government, Mai Ly (currently GradConnection's very own Senior Account Manager) spills the beans on everything you wanted to know from the recruiters perspective. Don't miss our insider chat on early careers at a Big 4 company, what recruiters really think of your LinkedIn DMs and that time Mai got interviewed at a nail salon. Plus we answer questions that YOU submitted live on air!

CHAPTERS

Jump to (00:26) to skip the intro!
(02:31) Inside grad recruitment at PwC
(04:53) Do Big 4 companies really have higher standards?
(07:00) Government recruitment vs the Big 4
(08:09) When should you start thinking about applying for jobs?
(10:36) Addressing the wrong company and other resume/cover letter red flags to avoid!
(12:53) Mai's top 3 interview tips
(14:53) Looking for a grad or internship program? (Quick Picks)
(16:05) Why it's ok to make a mistake in your interview
(20:16) On overcoming job rejection
(21:24) What recruiters *really* think of your LinkedIn DM's
(23:39) That time when…I had an interview at a nail salon
(25:48) YOUR questions answered! - How important are grades, how can international students become more employable and more
(32:19) LinkedIn or email? Big or small candidate pools? (This or That)
(35:55) Don't chase the money (but really don't)
(37:10) 'Disappointing affirmations' and it's ok to have laugh

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QUICK PICKS - Live on Air (14:53)

NAB Technology Internship Program 2023: au.gradconnection.com/employers/nab

Allied Health - 2023 Graduate Program: au.gradconnection.com/employers/ability-action-australia

efm - FY24 Graduate Program: au.gradconnection.com/employers/efm

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Music:

Tape Star (Shane Ivers) - silvermansound.com

Light and Minimal Background (Coma-Media) - pixabay.com/music

Vintage Jingle (Setuniman) - freesound.org/s/156019

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