A Word from the Wise - Hunter Alumni Breakfast
The Faculty of Business and Law welcomed three illustrious business graduates when they recently returned to uni to share their professional advice and experiences with current students.
Melinda Smith, Senior Consultant at Purser Communication,
Murray Evans, Partner at PwC Australia, and 
Emily Bowen, Organisational
Development and Recruitment Coordinator at Forsythes Recruitment, discussed
their career journeys and shared their career-related insights when they spoke
as guests at the Alumni Advantage Program breakfast. All three emphasised that
employers considered more than good grades when filling graduate positions, and
highlighted the value of a positive attitude, communications skills, goal
setting, and networking skills and relationships, to both securing an initial
position and career progression.
The Faculty of Business and Law recognises our alumni as valued members of our community, integral to the University's ongoing accomplishments, and a warm thank you is extended to Melinda, Murray and Emily for graciously and generously sharing their time and insights.
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The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.