Even if you know what career path you want to take in life, it doesn’t hurt to explore your options, especially if you can do it with a company that operates across Australia and New Zealand in a number of major sectors.
I usually wrap up and review the work, write down my questions or blockers, and analyse if it is time to discuss them with someone. I enjoy how the team respects my time to digest new information and try things on my own.
Caroline McElroy studied Bachelor of Science (Genetics) and Bachelor of Commerce (Information Science) and a Graduate – Experience Hub at Westpac New Zealand.
Bravely try new things. To accumulate experience in continuous attempts. Never be afraid and resist new things, because most likely you will have fun and find satisfaction in them.
There was such a diversity of experiences and knowledge in my cohort. It really did feel like the whakataukī: mā pango, mā whero, ka oti te mahi - nāku te rourou, nāu te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi!