Overview

The Communication Series is designed to empower early-stage engineers, new graduates, and students with the essential skills needed to navigate professional conversations. Following the success of Communication series part 1-  Public speaking workshop, Part 2 - Advance your career is the next area of focus in our series, hosted by Young Engineers Australia. Our panel discussion on advancing your career provides a unique opportunity to glean insights from experienced and emerging engineers, as well as engineering recruiters. The discussion will delve into topics such as planning for your professional journey, emerging leadership in your field, and the most valuable technical and interpersonal skills to cultivate as a young engineer. It's a safe and supportive space to ask questions and seek advice from both the panel and your peers.

Food and drinks are included in the registration fee, please plan to stay for the networking session at the end in order to enjoy them. 

Learning outcomes

The event will provide young engineers with valuable insights into career development, helping them to advance their careers. Attendees will learn tips and tricks for securing their first job and making successful career changes, as well as strategies for success in the early stages of their careers. The attendees will also learn topics related to migrant engineers, helping attendees to navigate the unique challenges they may face. Finally, the session will provide attendees with advice on achieving chartered status, a valuable achievement for any engineer.

Event program 

• 5:30 pm ACST – Registration opens
• 5:45 pm ACST – Event commences
• 6:10 pm ACST – Q&A and discussion
• 6:40 pm ACST – Networking