So you’ve landed yourself an internship? Congratulations! 

With one foot in the door and well ahead of the competition, make sure that you use this opportunity to its fullest potential!

Today, we talk with Travis Harvie, Manager – Learning Resources and Systems at Builders Academy Australia, about what he looks for in an intern and how to make the most of your internship.

Builders Academy are long standing partners of Gradability and as such, Travis can give you a real insight into what makes an intern memorable.

Find out what you can do to:
Get noticed
Make your mark
Leave a lasting impression on your Host Employer
Get the most out of your internship
Maximise your chances of future employment 

Additional Resources

As discussed on the show, check out this short video from Simon Sinek on asking questions and not being afraid to be the stupidest person in the room:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkLzo_oNVho

If you are enjoying this podcast, hit the like and subscribe buttons, so you get updates on all our shows.

Tune in again next week, for a new episode of The Employability Podcast, brought to you by Gradability.

Show notes are at: https://www.gradability.com.au/news/podcast-s1e03-maximise-your-internship

ABOUT GRADABILITY

Gradability is Australia’s largest dedicated graduate employability specialist. Our whole focus is on boosting the employability and employment outcomes for domestic and international graduates. We are part of the SEEK and OES family of businesses. 

At Gradability, we believe in a world where every graduate has the skills and opportunity to pursue the career of their choice. We are focused on changing the employment landscape for graduates and have a relentless commitment to providing an employability edge through learning and industry connections.

So you’ve landed yourself an internship? Congratulations! 
With one foot in the door and well ahead of the competition, make sure that you use this opportunity to its fullest potential!
Today, we talk with Travis Harvie, Manager – Learning Resources and Systems at Builders Academy Australia, about what he looks for in an intern and how to make the most of your internship.
Builders Academy are long standing partners of Gradability and as such, Travis can give you a real insight into what makes an intern memorable.
Find out what you can do to:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Get noticed</li>
<li aria-level="1">Make your mark</li>
<li aria-level="1">Leave a lasting impression on your Host Employer</li>
<li aria-level="1">Get the most out of your internship</li>
<li aria-level="1">Maximise your chances of future employment </li>
</ul>
Additional Resources
As discussed on the show, check out this short video from Simon Sinek on asking questions and not being afraid to be the stupidest person in the room:
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkLzo_oNVho">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkLzo_oNVho</a>
If you are enjoying this podcast, hit the like and subscribe buttons, so you get updates on all our shows.
Tune in again next week, for a new episode of The Employability Podcast, brought to you by Gradability.
Show notes are at: <a href="https://www.gradability.com.au/news/podcast-s1e03-maximise-your-internship">https://www.gradability.com.au/news/podcast-s1e03-maximise-your-internship</a>
ABOUT GRADABILITY
Gradability is Australia’s largest dedicated graduate employability specialist. Our whole focus is on boosting the employability and employment outcomes for domestic and international graduates. We are part of the SEEK and OES family of businesses. 
At Gradability, we believe in a world where every graduate has the skills and opportunity to pursue the career of their choice. We are focused on changing the employment landscape for graduates and have a relentless commitment to providing an employability edge through learning and industry connections.

https://www.gradability.com.au/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=EmbedPlayer

Have you recently moved to Australia and are starting out with your professional career?

If so, you’ve come to the right place! Our CEO David Phua brings you the stories of people who have been in your shoes! They’ve migrated to Australia and created a successful career for themselves. We listen to their stories and their struggles and pick their brains on tips for getting ahead. As always, our aim is to provide you with a clear sense of what works, what doesn’t, pitfalls to look out for and what you need to do to kick start your professional career in Australia.

Welcome to Season 2 of The Employability Podcast, where graduation meets employment.

Presented by Gradability. We believe every student and graduate should have the opportunity to pursue the career of their choice.

Head over to our website to find out more ways in which Gradability can help you stand out.

And don’t forget to subscribe, so you get updates on all our shows.

Have you recently moved to Australia and are starting out with your professional career?
If so, you’ve come to the right place! Our CEO David Phua brings you the stories of people who have been in your shoes! They’ve migrated to Australia and created a successful career for themselves. We listen to their stories and their struggles and pick their brains on tips for getting ahead. As always, our aim is to provide you with a clear sense of what works, what doesn’t, pitfalls to look out for and what you need to do to kick start your professional career in Australia.
Welcome to Season 2 of The Employability Podcast, where graduation meets employment.
Presented by Gradability. We believe every student and graduate should have the opportunity to pursue the career of their choice.
Head over to our <a href="https://www.gradability.com.au/?utm_source=Podcast&amp;utm_medium=Description" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.gradability.com.au/?utm_source%3DPodcast%26utm_medium%3DDescription&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1683172264426000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0eKySY7fgPKL_GIyHrRuh9">website</a> to find out more ways in which Gradability can help you stand out.
And don’t forget to subscribe, so you get updates on all our shows.

The Employability Podcast

Welcome to The Employability Podcast, where graduation meets employment.

In this first season, we uncover the hard truths about being more employable and ultimately getting hired. No bullshit. No filters. Just the information you really need to kick start your career. Presented by Gradability.

This season we’ll uncover what employers are looking for from their graduate hires, how you can stand out from the crowd and take a closer look at some of the simple things you can do to give yourself that employability edge.

Plus, internships and the Professional Year Program in Australia. Hear about how to get the best out of your programs, while we also take a deep dive into the world of skilled migration and get expert tips on how to get your professional career started in Australia.

At Gradability, we believe every student and graduate should have the opportunity to pursue the career of their choice.

Head over to our website to find out more ways in which Gradability can help you stand out.

And don’t forget to subscribe, so you get updates on all our shows.

Welcome to The Employability Podcast, where graduation meets employment.
In this first season, we uncover the hard truths about being more employable and ultimately getting hired. No bullshit. No filters. Just the information you really need to kick start your career. Presented by Gradability.
This season we’ll uncover what employers are looking for from their graduate hires, how you can stand out from the crowd and take a closer look at some of the simple things you can do to give yourself that employability edge.
Plus, internships and the Professional Year Program in Australia. Hear about how to get the best out of your programs, while we also take a deep dive into the world of skilled migration and get expert tips on how to get your professional career started in Australia.
At Gradability, we believe every student and graduate should have the opportunity to pursue the career of their choice.
Head over to our<a href="https://www.gradability.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&amp;amp%3Butm_medium=description"> website</a> to find out more ways in which Gradability can help you stand out.
And don’t forget to subscribe, so you get updates on all our shows.

Advertisement