In a nutshell, what do you do? I practice in Taxation and Commercial Law. Why did you choose this career? It was a good fit for my strengths; English and problem solving. What path did you take into it? Through my first degree in Accounting I was invited to study law by the head of school […]
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Career Scoop: Senior Graphic Designer (Brand Dvpt)
In a nutshell, what do you do? Brand development and implementation across print and digital mediums. Why did you choose this career? I’ve always had an appreciation of art and design in all forms (not just graphic design, but interior design, industrial design etc) and felt it was the right fit. What path did you […]
Career Scoop: Paramedic
In a nutshell what do you do? Assist sick, injured or trapped people who are often helpless. This may be from accident, illness or self-induced situations. Every day is different but ultimately you respond, treat, stabilise and transport a person to a facility for their further treatment. This is a vital link as how you […]
Career Scoop: Process Safety Engineer
In a nutshell, what do you do? I assist with the design of chemical process plants to make them safer; writing specifications, investigating equipment and processes, and making sure that all hydrocarbons are contained within the process (e.g. making sure they do not escape, causing fire and explosion). I’m also on-site during construction and commissioning, […]
Career Scoop: Primary School Teacher
In a nutshell, what do you do? Teach children in academic areas – reading, writing, speaking, mathematics, science, history, religion (depending on school), art, geography (SOSE). Teach children social and emotional skills – making and keeping friendships, manners, respect, organisation, resilience, persistence, working with people, how to behave in different social situations, sharing, consideration of […]
Career Scoop: Mining Engineer
In a nutshell, what do you do? A mining engineer is to a mine what an architect is for a house, or a conductor for an orchestra. Mining engineers design pits and roads to access the ore in 3 dimensions using sophisticated software. We also sequence the different parts of the mine to make sure […]
