Story #8
Originally from: India
Undergraduate degree/ major: Bachelor of IT
University and Country: Monash University, Australia
Started working since: Feb 2015
Currently based in: Australia
First job: Technical Consultant, IT
Current job: Data Analyst, IT
Q: How did you decide on your undergraduate course of study?
A: My parents chose it for me.
Q: In retrospect, what did you think were the most useful lessons/ skills/ knowledge you'd gained from your undergraduate education?
A: Problem solving, analysis.
Q: What are some additional areas you wish your undergraduate education could have covered?
A: Life skills.
Q: Briefly describe your current job scope.
A: Analyze organisational data and get insights.
Q: How has your undergraduate education influenced your career choice?
A: I did not have much choice.
Q: To what extent is your current job related to your undergraduate course of study?
A: Totally related - I acquired the skills required to perform the job through my undergraduate education/ The course was a pre-requisite for my job.
Q: What is one competitive advantage your university offers? (From your perspective)
A: Opportunities to explore.