From modelling for Burberry to working at Adobe: Sarah Tilleke shares biggest career lessons
Spending more than a decade of her life modelling for some of the most prestigious […]
Graduating is just the beginning of an exciting journey. Whether you’re looking for career guidance, professional development opportunities, or life advice, we’ve got you covered. You’ll find inspiration here that will empower and encourage you to stay ahead and thrive in every aspect of your life to help you take the next step forward in shaping a future that’s bold, inspiring, and uniquely yours.
Career advice
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Project Metallurgist Sandrine Symons on how to get the career you want and set yourself up for success
From struggling in chemistry and physics at school, Sandrine Symons made it her mission to pursue a career she was told wouldn’t be possible.
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Curtin Paramedicine graduate shares lessons on building resilience and bouncing back
At school, Curtin University graduate Derek Collings-Hughes didn’t know paramedicine existed – let alone that it would become his chosen profession!
Professional development advice
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Tall Poppies Leadership Founder: From struggling to fit in, to teaching others to stand tall
Standing tall didn’t come easily for Tall Poppies Founder Kim Lancer. As a young girl, she was singled out and teased for her curly hair.
Today, she celebrates that same uniqueness and inspires others to embrace their own.
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Perth Festival Head on becoming a leader in the creative industry
Growing up in a working-class migrant family, Marina shares how she went from attending Australia’s longest-running arts festival to helping run one of Perth’s biggest calendar events.
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Curtin graduates empowering young people to speak up
Curtin Health Promotion grads Nicolette Beard and Kate Raston turned a road trip into a mission. Inspired by their own experiences, they’re revolutionizing sexual health education in Australia.
Life advice
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Emma Blake turned her pain into purpose
At age 41, Emma Blake walked into Mount Hospital for her first mammogram and ultrasound. […]
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Shaping the future with empathy: Daniel Principe’s mission for change
Curtin graduate Daniel Principe has often seen himself as a bit of an outsider. Raised […]
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Curtin Social Work graduate Ellecha Thorp is helping others overcome disadvantage
Social Work can be extremely challenging, but for Curtin University graduate Ellecha Thorp, making a difference in someone’s darkest days is what lights her up.
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