Industry Connect 2022 | Alumni Panel

Industry Connect is our students opportunity to network with industry and engage with our Industry Ready activities. This special panel session connects our students burning questions with our incredible alumni.

You will hear from:
Scott Bear, Front Office Manager, Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour
Vianney Rouille, Management Consultant, Collagis
Ian Gonzaga, Clinical Services Product Manager, Blackmores Group
Angie Ussher, Current Master of Education (Special Education).
Emma Gårdh, Graduate Interior Designer, AJ+C

Read more about our keynote speaker, Dr Daniel Nour, 2022 Young Australian of the year and founder of Street Side Medics. https://www.torrens.edu.au/blog/young-australian-of-the-year-dr-daniel-nour-to-headline-industry-connect


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00:00 Welcome by Associate Professor Simon Pawson
02:45 Introduction of the panel.
09.35 When you reflect on your study, what were the most important lessons?
13:48 What advice do you give to students who are shy or nervous about asking questions?
14:45 Scott, what could you apply immediately after finishing your Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School @ Torrens University course?
16:20 Scott, what is the alumni relationship?
17:06 Emma, what did you apply after completing your Billy Blue College of Design @ Torrens University course?
18:20 Ian, what did you learn?
19:58 How did you manage work, school and life whilst studying?
29:25 What did you set out to achieve in your course and did it change?
36:56 How has your life experiences and your program influenced your career?
43:31 Two pieces of industry advice from our panel.
51:38 Audience question: Do you find it difficult to disconnect from work when you're at home?
52:54 Audience question: Did you have the opportunity for industry placements during your studies?
56:25 Audience question: What social media platforms should a professional presence be built on?
1:00:44 Audience question: Has your workplace changed as a result of COVID-19?
1:04:41 Closing remarks.
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