Prosple Profiles

When I got to work in my field, I realized the importance of networking and the ability to converse on the fly.

I work in a team that monitors and analyses regional and overall labour market trends and their implications for different job seeker cohorts.

My team helps the department facilitate the collection of Australian schools data to better empower decision making from both a policy and funding perspective.

The coolest thing about this experience is the ability to help people, to meet like-minded people and to feel like you made a difference.

There are a lot of things I enjoy about my job, the simplest being, I enjoy having the chance to learn what is involved in a real-world full-time job and getting the opportunity to do so straight out of university.

I completed two rotations in areas that I may have never considered working in prior to beginning the program, both of which have provided me with extensive opportunities for professional development.

Rachel Bernabe studied a Bachelor of Communication in Public Relations and Bachelor of Event and Tourism Management at the University of Canberra and is now a Content Marketing Officer, VisitCanberra at ACT Government.

The most important qualities that will be useful as a graduate are teamwork, can-do attitude, openness to learning, passion to engage in the community, and a big smile on the face is important to succeed.