Prosple Profiles

"It was such a great opportunity for a graduate to get more insights into the overall structure of the business, any major projects that different teams are working on, and just meet interesting people!"

The core skills in consulting are the ability to solve problems, convey information and most importantly interact with people.

Analyzing and interpreting financial statements is an essential skill needed along with the use of Microsoft Excel. Being able to write professional emails and getting your work done is also important.

The showcase in the afternoon goes great, with the demo working fine, and the audience was super impressed by the speed in which your team has been building features. You also got some great feedback which will help with the next iteration of your project.

Understanding the working culture, and completing projects give us an idea about how to implement things practically. Apart from this, internships also help in getting an edge over other applicants and help in identifying your likes and dislikes.

One of the best parts of the job is not always being stuck in the office every day and going out to visit clients on-farm. It’s a great way to see the country, especially in such a beautiful part of Australia like the Southern Grampians.

As a consultant, I am constantly exploring new ways to solve different puzzles, which means my work varies on a day-to-day basis.

As an Intern and Graduate, Patrick Cosgrave has worked in Macquarie’s Melbourne and Sydney offices in Banking and Financial Services. He says being open-minded to opportunities - especially the unplanned ones - is the key to making the most of working at Macquarie.