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‘Getting a job at the end’ is one of the most commonly stated reasons students attend university. So it’s no surprise you want to know if we're ranked among the world's top universities for the quality and employability of our grads – which we are (QS 2020). Shahira shares her journey to becoming career-ready below.

During my degree I was able to choose two elective subjects. One of the subjects I chose was a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) subject, which gives students the help they need to gain professional experience and meet their employment aspirations.

It aims to develop job searching skills, career goals, interview skills, professional skills and much more. On top of all these benefits, this subject also offers a post-session internship, where students can apply all the knowledge and skills they have gained at uni in to the practical world of work.

I applied for a marketing internship at , which offers co-working spaces for young entrepreneurs in the ¾«¶«´«Ã½ CBD. I knew this would be an excellent opportunity for me to meet different entrepreneurs in the co-working hub, learn about their businesses, observe how different businesses operate and expand my knowledge and network.

Here is a list of the top seven things I learnt from this experience.

1. How to put my knowledge and skills into practice

From conducting comprehensive competitor analysis research, to designing a marketing and communication plan, my knowledge of business and marketing theories were transformed into a series of practical techniques and skills that I can now implement in real-life business scenarios, thanks to my internship.

2. The benefits of networking

During my internship, I learned how to communicate and build a relationship with the people I worked with. I learned how to introduce myself, talk about my interests, knowledge and skills with entrepreneurs and business owners. I also learned how to ask questions and gain a better understanding of the businesses not only in the co-working space but about others in the market. This process overall helped me develop my professional network and emphasized the importance of creating these connections. I also connected with most of them via LinkedIn, which is obviously a great networking platform for professionals.