Starting Somewhere

University of Melbourne

It's the podcast you wished you had when you started your working life.

  • 39 minutes 3 seconds
    Bonus Episode - The reasons Amalia Illgner decided to sue over her 'dream internship'

    During season one of Starting Somewhere, we couldn't fit all the wisdom into ten episodes. So for your listening pleasure, we'll be publishing some of the full interviews.


    In this episode Buffy talks with Amalia Illgner. Amalia is a freelance journalist who secured an internship at Monocle. She started her internship with enthusiasm and the willingness to 'pay her dues' but shortly realised that she was doing real work and receiving below minimum wage for it. She explains why she decided to sue Monocle and what the impact has been on her budding freelance career.

    19 September 2018, 2:00 pm
  • 22 minutes 28 seconds
    Bonus Episode - Identifying exploitation and what makes a fair internship with Jack Kenchington-Evans of Interns Australia

    During season one of Starting Somewhere, we couldn't fit all the wisdom into ten episodes. So for your listening pleasure, we'll be publishing some of the full interviews.


    In this episode Buffy chats with Jack Kenchington-Evans, a director of Interns Australia. Jack tells us what a fair internship looks like, how you can identify exploitation and where Interns Australia falls on the for-credit internship debate - it's a barbecue stopper of an episode.

    12 September 2018, 2:00 pm
  • 29 minutes 49 seconds
    Bonus Episode - U of M psychologist Neil Wilson can help with your internship anxiety

    During season one of Starting Somewhere, we couldn't fit all the wisdom into ten episodes. So for your listening pleasure, we'll be publishing some of the full interviews.


    Hear from Neil Wilson, a psychologist from the University of Melbourne. Neil calmly explains how to overcome your first day

    nerves. His slowing down to speed up tip is a game changer and taking a deep breath is always a good idea - even when hidden in the toilet.

    5 September 2018, 2:00 pm
  • 33 minutes 31 seconds
    Bonus Episode - A deep dive into digital dirt and personal branding with U of M careers expert Warren Frehse

    During season one of Starting Somewhere, we couldn't fit all the wisdom into ten episodes. So for your listening pleasure, we'll be publishing some of the full interviews.


    In this episode, Warren Frehse, dives deeper in to digital dirt and how to curate your personal brand. Plus, where to look for jobs, how to tackle that selection criteria and he ponders - how much do grades matter - a little or a lot?

    29 August 2018, 2:16 pm
  • 18 minutes 19 seconds
    Bonus Episode - Build your LinkedIn profile the LinkedIn way with Mary Trumble from LinkedIn Australia

    During season one of Starting Somewhere, we couldn't fit all the wisdom into ten episodes. So for your listening pleasure, we'll be publishing some of the full interviews.


    First up is Mary Trumble, Client Solutions Manager at LinkedIn Australia. If you have ever wondered how to maximise your LinkedIn profile, Mary can help. Plus, learn some tricks to approaching companies, how to identify the types of people you want in your network and the best way to sell yourself to an employer.

    22 August 2018, 2:00 pm
  • 2 minutes 18 seconds
    Coming soon - Expert Hack

    Expert Hack​ is a new podcast from the University of Melbourne about the changing world of work, and how industry experts are finding clever solutions to tricky problems. Everyone starts somewhere, but in today’s world, starting out is harder than ever. So learn from the experts who are already preparing for the rapidly changing workplace.

    1 August 2018, 2:00 pm
  • 36 minutes 52 seconds
    Turning an internship into a job - the guide

    Doing an internship and being amazing is one thing, but it’s only a means to an end. This episode shows you how other people have transitioned to the workplace, from biotech to banking. We give you the skinny on networking, mentors and making the jump.


    We look at some research about how internships lead to jobs, how degrees help and why internships are not going away and what’s going on in Portugal! We ask some super accomplished mentors what they look for when they choose who to share their wisdom with, and what you can expect from the process.


    We also get the low-down on LinkedIn, using it post-internship and the three kinds of contacts you need in your network. And the two different types of contacts in your IRL network. This episode is a jazzy kickstop to our series on internships and employability, we wish you the best of luck as you start somewhere!


    If anything we have said has helped, or hindered, we would love to hear from you, get in touch at: [email protected]


    Some of the companies and websites we mentioned in this episode:


    Organisations mentioned in this episode:


    LinkedIn Student guide

    https://students.linkedin.com/


    The Impact of Unpaid Internships on Career Development - NACE report

    http://www.naceweb.org/job-market/internships/the-impact-of-unpaid-internships-on-career-development/


    University of Melbourne Careers

    https://careers.unimelb.edu.au/home


    Burnet Institute

    https://www.burnet.edu.au/


    Masters of Entrepreneurship

    http://study.mbs.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/master-of-entrepreneurship/overview


    Professor John Krumboltz, Stanford University - happenstance theory

    https://ed.stanford.edu/faculty/jdk



    Contributors:

    This episodes features contributions from the following people and organizations.



    Hamish Taylor, Academic Tutor at Ormond College, The University of Melbourne

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrhamishtaylor/


    Vivian Gleeson, Business Development Officer, Burnet Institute

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivian-gleeson-1a2390128/


    Hayley Smeding of Tandem Partners HR

    https://www.tandempartners.com.au/


    Kate Mellot, Graduate trainee, ANZ Bank.


    Dr Josh Healy, Lecturer - Management and Marketing, University of Melbourne

    https://fbe.unimelb.edu.au/our-people/staff/management-and-marketing/josh-healy


    25 July 2018, 2:08 pm
  • 28 minutes 42 seconds
    Alternatives to an internship- volunteering abroad, clubs and industry projects

    Now you know everything about internships, what else is available? We present other ways to bridge the gap from the classroom to the workplace. From starting a business to getting the most out of clubs and societies, we have you covered.


    An internship is not right for everyone and in this penultimate episode of Starting Somewhere we present the alternatives.

    Staying within the structure of the university you can still get a load of great experience; industry projects, exchange study or placements abroad. We also talk to Global Consulting Group, a student led consultancy that is doing really interesting work with nonprofits and Australian Volunteers International and their US equivalent, the PeaceCorps speak volunteering abroad and getting out of your comfort zone. We explore how employers see these alternatives and how you can package it on your CV. Just another way to get started somewhere.


    If you have had an alternative to an internship that has worked out well, or not! We would love to hear from you, get in touch at: [email protected]


    Some of the companies and websites we mentioned in this episode:


    Organisations mentioned in this episode:


    PeaceCorps (USA)

    https://www.peacecorps.gov/


    University of Melbourne Biotechnology Industry Projects

    https://science.unimelb.edu.au/engage/industry/internships-and-industry-projects


    Australian Volunteers Program

    https://www.australianvolunteers.com/


    Returned Australian Volunteer Network

    https://www.australianvolunteers.com/returned-australian-volunteer-network/


    The Impact of Unpaid Internships on Career Development - NACE report

    http://www.naceweb.org/job-market/internships/the-impact-of-unpaid-internships-on-career-development/


    The Intern Queen - Virtual Internships

    https://www.internqueen.com/why-virtual-internships-just-make-sense-gen-y


    Dodgy Internships Australia

    https://twitter.com/dodgyinternship?lang=en


    Global Consulting Group - student led consultancy

    https://www.gcg.org.au/


    Masters of Entrepreneurship

    http://study.mbs.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/master-of-entrepreneurship/overview



    Contributors:

    This episodes features contributions from the following people and organizations.


    Chelsey Parish - Returned Australian Volunteers Network Program Manager

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelseyparish/


    11 July 2018, 2:12 pm
  • 49 minutes 6 seconds
    Exploitation and compensation

    The dark side of internships. We explore the law; ‘Dodgy’ names and shames internships that might be flouting it. Plus an interview with Amalia Illgner, a UK intern taking Monocle to court for unpaid wages. Starting Somewhere gets serious!

    With 80% of internships unpaid, especially in the media, creative and marketing industries the number of people who can do them is immediately limited. If you don't have the resources to support yourself while you work for free then internships won’t work for you. We explore what this means for the makeup of the labour force in Australia, social mobility and the law, with Interns Australia director Jack Kenchington Evans, and ‘Dodgy’ the person behind the ‘Dodgy Internships Australia’ Twitter feed, naming and shaming firms who appear not to be complying with Australia's fair work legislation.

    We answer the question, can a good internship be unfair? And is that OK sometimes?

    If you have any stories about dodgy internships or standing your ground, we would love to hear them. Send them to: [email protected]

    Some of the companies and websites we mentioned in this episode:

    Organisations mentioned in this episode:


    Dodgy Internships Australia

    https://twitter.com/dodgyinternship?lang=en


    Interns Australia - advocating for fairer internships

    http://internsaustralia.org.au/


    NAB Bank

    https://www.nab.com.au/about-us/careers


    Maribyrnong and Moonee Valley Local Learning Network

    http://www.mmvllen.org.au/


    University of Melbourne Counselling and Psychological Services

    https://services.unimelb.edu.au/counsel/resources


    Fair Work Ombudsman

    www.fairwork.gov.au


    Glassdoor - intern and company reviews.

    https://www.glassdoor.com.au



    Contributors:

    This episodes features contributions from the following people and organizations.


    Lauren Berger, CEO/Founder InternQueen.com

    https://www.internqueen.com/content/about-lauren-berger


    Amalia Illgner - Freelance Writer

    https://www.theguardian.com/news/2018/mar/27/why-im-suing-over-my-dream-internship

    https://twitter.com/amaliaillgner?lang=en


    Jack Kenchington-Evans, Industrial Officer, Lawyer, Director at Internships Australia

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-kenchington-evans-2514b590/


    27 June 2018, 2:19 pm
  • 32 minutes 23 seconds
    Who’s doing it right?

    So what does a good internship look like? We break down the features with plenty of examples of companies treating interns right and reaping the rewards. But what does it take to land a good internship? And can a good one still be unfair?

    This one is for the companies! We uncover the 5 vital ingredients in a good internship. From application to orientation to exit interview, what exactly goes into a good internship? We talk to two top-ranked companies from the Internships Australia annual rankings. We hear how they hire and what they give to and get from their interns.

    Up to now, it’s all been on the interns, but companies have a lot to gain and little to give when it comes to internships. Colin McLeod, Investor, director and innovator tells us why companies should pay attention to interns, and ShineWing Australia tell us what they do to hold onto good interns once they accept an offer, clue: crazygolf!

    How do you recognise a good internship? We talk to Internships Australia about their accreditation scheme, and hear from former interns that turned their time into a job, and hear what their good internships was really like.

    If you have any stories about burnout or how you got intern life under control we would love to hear them. Send them to: [email protected]


    Companies, Rankings and jobs boards mentioned in this episode:


    ShineWing Australia - Accountants and business advisors

    http://www.shinewing.com.au/


    Finity Consulting, Actuarial and Insurance Consultants

    www.finity.com.au


    ANZ Bank, Graduate and intern program

    https://www.anz.com.au/careers/programs/summer-intern

    https://www.anz.com.au/careers/programs/graduates/


    Interns Australia, Advocating Fairer Internships

    https://internsaustralia.org.au/


    13 June 2018, 2:14 pm
  • 34 minutes 18 seconds
    Juggling it all - and avoiding burnout

    Uni...clubs... a job and now an internship! We talk to people who have burnt out, how they got there and how they got back. We get tips on relaxing from a psychologist, and how to spot that things have gone off the rails and what to do to get back on track.

    In the race to stand out, pack your CV and get your dream job, or just any job you can take on too much. In this episode, we talk to interns about what made them get overextended, how burnout manifested itself and is it worth working seven days a week just to make ends meet?

    We get tips on getting back in control from a psychologist and talk to a productivity hacker about how she focuses on the power of three. We ask companies how they help interns balance it all and why it’s smart to stop to speed up.

    If you have any stories about burnout or how you got intern life under control we would love to hear them. Send them to: [email protected]

    Some of the companies and websites we mentioned in this episode:

    Apps and services mentioned in this episode:

    Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14 - Crisis Support and Suicide Prevention

    https://www.lifeline.org.au/

    REV.com - transcription

    Otter - Transcription app

    Google keep - note taking

    Wunderlist - to do list

    Clue - period tracking app

    LastPass - password manager

    CamScanner - get rid of paper in your life!

    DuoLingo - language learning

    OneNote - Microsoft note app

    KanBan - Personal productivity tools based on Japanese lean manufacturing.

    https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2015/02/productivity-101-how-to-use-personal-kanban-to-visualise-your-work/


    Contributors:

    This episodes features contributions from the following people and organizations.


    Lynne Cazaly

    www.lynnecazaly.com.au


    University of Melbourne Counselling and Psychological services

    https://services.unimelb.edu.au/counsel/resources


    Grace Chen, a final-year student studying the Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Melbourne

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-y-chen/


    Caleb Triscali, Producer ABC and freelance journalist

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebtriscari/


    Sarah Webster, Maths tutor, Musician

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-webster-097908146/


    Dan Silver, COO Stake, Fintech startup

    https://stake.com.au/


    Mary Trumble, Client Solutions Manager, LinkedIn Australia

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/marytrumble/


    Credits:

    Starting Somewhere is produced by the University of Melbourne

    Producers: Buffy Gorrilla, Ben Pawson, Supervising Producer and original concept: Dr Andi Horvath,

    Buffy Gorrilla is an award-winning audio journalist and a recent graduate of the University of Melbourne Master of Journalism programme. Buffy has been a producer at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's (ABC) Radio National and ABC Radio Melbourne. Following a successful internship, Buffy is currently working with RN’s Blueprint for Living. She is also the producer for the Masterclass podcast from the University of Melbourne Centre for Advancing Journalism.

    Ben Pawson is a communications professional that helps organisations and leaders connect to their stories. With experience across the education, arts, disability, science communication and technology sectors he did an internship in fundraising in Scotland after an MBA in France before that worked on blue chip design and marketing projects before changing careers.

    30 May 2018, 2:19 pm
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