What happens after a grad year? How should grads prepare for a role in the APS? What about for a role in the private sector? We seek for advice from current and ex-APS grads, so you don’t have to. It’s now December, and we are almost at the end of Season 1. As current graduates, […]
Episode #13 – What after grad programs? Read More »
Do you have to move to Canberra for your APS Graduate Program? What extracurricular activities should you be involved in to add to your resume? What is the application process like? How do you take part in APS graduate-led organisations and what are the benefits of being part of them? We have answers to some
Episode #12 – Gradcast Q&A Read More »
Do you have questions about the APS Graduate Programs? Are you wondering how to pick the right Graduate Program for you? What skills are currently in demand in the APS? How do you make the most of your rotations? We have more answers to questions we received from our listeners over the past few months.
Episode #11 – APS Graduate Program 101 (Part 2) Read More »
Do you have questions about the APS Graduate Programs? Are you wondering where, how, and when to apply for APS Graduate Programs? What Department to go for? Or what are graduate programs? We have the answers to all your questions. In this episode, we are joined by the expert of APS Graduate Programs – Craig Smith,
Episode #10 – APS Graduate Program 101 (Part 1) Read More »
At times, APS Graduate programs can be a lot to take on. Especially for fresh university graduates – getting acquainted to a working environment, working with a team, meeting deadlines and even moving cities may impact their physical and mental health. What can we do about it? And what is the APSC doing about it?
Episode #09 – Mental Health and wellbeing of APS Graduates Read More »
Did you know that 2 in 5 young people aged 16-24 years have experienced a mental health issue in the past 12 months? Being a university student or a grad is a challenging time in life, with career pressure, confusion about identity and changes in relationships. This can lead to mental health issues such as
Episode #08 – Listen and Check-in: R U OK? Read More »
Are you confused between a career in the public or private sector? Looking for insights on the sector to make your decision? Listen to this special episode of Gradcast, in collaboration with the Future Leaders’ Program of the Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA) We are halfway through Season 1, and we wanted to switch
Episode #06 – Why be a public servant Read More »
What skills can you bring from sports and volunteering to work? From being a better leader, team player and resilient, life outside work teaches us transferable skills. These extracurricular activities, though look simple at the first glance, contribute significantly to making you stand out during your APS Graduate applications and interviews. In this episode, Callum
Episode #04 – Transferable Skills: Learning from everywhere and anywhere Read More »
The recruitment for the 2023 Australian Public Service (APS) Graduate Programs are underway. From applications to interviews, it is a long and overwhelming process. What should I say in the interview? How do I prepare? And most importantly, how do you stand out? In this episode, Krishna Shukla interview Lisa Tozer, The Interview Coach. Lisa
Episode #03 – Landing a job: APS Graduate Interviews 101 Read More »
You’ve just joined the Australian Public Service (APS), can now put names to faces and have since aced the probationary period. But there’s still a long way to go before you’re part of the office furniture. What skills you can bring or build on in yourgraduate role that will set you up for success in
Episode #02 – Smörgåsbord of skills Read More »
Getting accepted into the APS Grad program is an exciting first step to a fulfilling career in the Australian Government but there are also a lot of unknowns you need to work out. Gradcast host Callum Irving is a new graduate at the Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation (CSC) eager to learn as much as he can
Episode #01 – Life of a grad: at work and beyond Read More »
Your first step to becoming a stand-out APS grad begins here. Gradcast is hosted by past and present APS graduates committed to giving you a deep insider’s look into the one-of-a-kind inner workings of the Australian Government’s graduate program. Join Krishna Shukla, Callum Irving and Kristi Cheng for all the ins and outs, ups and
Episode #00 – Gradcast is coming Read More »
