There are not many things that are harder to do when you’re young then get back into the swing of university after 3 months off. Suddenly you’re being forced to sit still for 2 hours whilst the sun shines outside and spend your entire first week being read unit outlines and taken through what is [...]
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Top 5 tips for returning to University
There are not many things that are harder to do when you’re young then get back into the swing of university after 3 months off. Suddenly you’re being forced to sit still for 2 hours whilst the sun shines outside and spend your entire first week being read unit outlines and taken through what is expected of you in the course. The thing is though, that the way in which you apply yourself to university in those first couple of weeks does ...
What do you enjoy doing?
We came across this great video and wanted to share it with you. Don't feel like you have to be a specialist, as you will hear from Brett Rolfe from naked Communications, generalists are just as important. I think the other important thing to take from this talk is a lesson Brett learnt about choosing a career. When doing a job, identify what you enjoy doing and then work out how you can do more of that. And this is why internships ...
Coles and Woolworths Copy-Cat Competition
Last night, I was part of the studio audience for the ABC advertising show, ‘The Gruen Transfer’. Now into its 4th season, the advertising show critiques ads by the likes of Todd Sampson, renowned for his qwerky t-shirts and Russel Howcroft, an advertiser who isn’t afraid to express his opinions. And tonight was no exception! The first episode focused on the price wars between Australia’s two major retailers Coles and Woolworths, as well as the carbon tax ad which I’ll leave ...
Life as a Marketing Graduate: Part 5 – Land that ultimate graduate job, the uni club way
Being involved in a Business club or society can lead to a world of opportunity, connections and fun experiences… I was fortunate to land a Marketing Graduate position with Kimberly-Clark, an FMCG company who owns brands like Kleenex, Huggies, Viva and U by Kotex. The graduate program runs for 12 months and includes rotations in the three marketing divisions; Adult and Feminine Care (AFC), Baby and Child Care (BCC) and Family Care (FC). The program also includes additional rotations within Category ...
Life as a Marketing Graduate: Part 4 – True Improvised Acting
The other day I was talking to a friend about a course he recently completed in Theatrical Improvisation. As I listened to David’s experience with the intensive 8-week course, I thought how useful a course like improvised acting could be for a grad. The course involved stepping out of your comfort zone. You had to stand on stage in silence with many beady eyes staring at you in anticipation. There were various exercises you had to perform to the best of ...
Exam study tips to help get you through any exam period
Is it just me or does exam time seem to be coming around quicker every semester!? Well whether you are already finished your exams or just beginning them, the marketing lowdown team have compiled a list of our best study tips to help see you through: Be organised before the exam period begins This is about more than turning up to classes and doing your assignments. It’s about having all your notes printed out before your last week of classes. Go through ...
