It's only the start of the third week back at uni, and I am surprisingly missing working. I was looking forward to the parties back at uni, and catching up with friends, but I can't wait to start work again. I am waiting for my graduate offer before working part-time, so that I can work for the same employer. It's pretty hard, considering how much I miss the work, but I don't think it's ethical to work part-time for a company without any intention of working for them as a Graduate.
I have very few contact hours this semester, as by fourth year we are expected to be able to work on our own. We are expected to do as much work (or even more), but it is hard to get motivated about some subjects. Next semester I only have to complete 2 subjects, as I did more subjects than required earlier on in my degree. I am pretty excited about the spare time, but definitely hoping I have a part-time job by then!!
About Me
- andy
- I'm like any other uni student. I like clubbing, parties with friends and surfing if I can get a chance. I grew up in Townsville and miss my great friends there, the strand and maggie, but I still get time to have fun in brissie. I'm studying Civil and Construction Engineering at QUT, and I'm finding it a lot more interesting than most people would think. I'm also doing a mining minor at UQ at the same time so that I can work in the mining industry. I hope to work on mine sites once I graduate, because I love the friendliness in small towns, and it's always more fun to brag about being involved in massive projects. Drop me an email at andrea.dale@connect.qut.edu.au if you want to know more :)
Monday, March 12, 2012
QUT Career's Day
Yesterday was the Career's Day at QUT. It was an opportunity for many to talk to potential employers, although my first preference for my Graduate role only attends UQ. I was surprised to see someone I had met doing Mining Engineering at UQ was able to represent his company. It certainly shows how small the industry is, and that you are likely to meet the same people again and again throughout your career.
The companies are definitely stepping up their efforts to try and attract graduates. There was even a barista making tea and coffee for everyone who went to one company's stall! A very different story from four years ago, when the GFC was looming. I was also in first year, and it is always a lot harder to get a job in first year. This is generally because it will take a long time for the company to get the benefit of having a person who can fill the fulltime graduate role. Although I am enjoying the benefits of the current boom period (which appears to have no end in sight), I am aware that the industry is cyclical due to the obvious reliance on coal / ore prices. There will be another downturn, but at the moment it seems like it is a long way off.
The companies are definitely stepping up their efforts to try and attract graduates. There was even a barista making tea and coffee for everyone who went to one company's stall! A very different story from four years ago, when the GFC was looming. I was also in first year, and it is always a lot harder to get a job in first year. This is generally because it will take a long time for the company to get the benefit of having a person who can fill the fulltime graduate role. Although I am enjoying the benefits of the current boom period (which appears to have no end in sight), I am aware that the industry is cyclical due to the obvious reliance on coal / ore prices. There will be another downturn, but at the moment it seems like it is a long way off.
International Women's Day
Last Thursday was International Women's Day. I hope everyone celebrated in their own way. I was able to attend the QRC breakfast, where the awards for women in resources were announced. Women have certainly done very well in the industry, in the traditional roles as well as the non-traditional roles. The awards focus on the achievements in non-traditional roles, and can be seen here:
https://www.qrc.org.au/01_cms/details.asp?ID=3016
It is great that the breakfast is now held in many regional towns, where everyone is able to see what is happening at the Brisbane event. This allows many women working in non-traditional roles in the industry to take part. At the Brisbane event, there are many women from HR (Human Resources), so it is a great opportunity to talk about potential jobs. I was lucky to be on the Macmahon table, who are a prominent contractor in the mining industry. One of the company's General Managers (although male, was obviously a supporter of women in mining) provided great conversation, and the MC for the event was certainly entertaining.
Following this event, a High Tea was held, which the current and previous award winners attended.
https://www.qrc.org.au/01_cms/details.asp?ID=3016
It is great that the breakfast is now held in many regional towns, where everyone is able to see what is happening at the Brisbane event. This allows many women working in non-traditional roles in the industry to take part. At the Brisbane event, there are many women from HR (Human Resources), so it is a great opportunity to talk about potential jobs. I was lucky to be on the Macmahon table, who are a prominent contractor in the mining industry. One of the company's General Managers (although male, was obviously a supporter of women in mining) provided great conversation, and the MC for the event was certainly entertaining.
Following this event, a High Tea was held, which the current and previous award winners attended.
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