Monash Law School Career Directory Profiles

Academic backing is important and it always helps. I thought that I should not mix up my passion and my academics. In such a situation, attending talks, seminars and meeting the people of the industry can be helpful.

From not being able to convey my messages clearly and being underconfident in giving live interviews properly on camera, I have come a long way through the experiences that my internships gave me.

I would suggest the young pass outs to research and understand what the market demands. Figure out what interests you the most by exploring various fields. I would like to conclude by saying “ Don’t stop when you are tired, stop when you are done.”

Just having a good degree is no longer enough to secure that all-important graduate offer in today's world. Getting work experience is an essential aspect of starting your career as a young graduate.

To be a successful product designer, being a proactive designer is important. Having good communication skills, being able to interact with various stakeholders from an associate product designer to a developer and convincing them of your idea is the key. Being creative and coming up with new ideas are also essential.

Internships should be compulsory for everyone if you have the resources at your disposal. I would say try to diversify your internship experience in college because college is the right time to take up such responsibilities and learn a few important things.

Don’t get disheartened if you don’t get a job immediately after graduation. Do not have very high expectations from your first job, as it is more about the learning curve at that point in time.

I learned that you have to balance listening and learning vs sharing your ideas and asking questions.