Even though many of our graduates will have progressed in their careers since completing a case study, they are still of interest to students who wish to gain an understanding of the world of work.

- Preparation of Tenders / Proposals for QS, PM and FM Services with Project values of up to $365 million;
- Key part of Team currently delivering on a diverse range of over 120 Projects across Melbourne / Australia with a total value in excess of $3 billion;
- Lead Company branding (including recent re-branding) across all forms of internal / external communication;
- Manage Quality Assurance (internal and external);
- Manage external communications including copywriting and proof reading across 'live' Projects to ensure compliance with Style Guide and Brand Guidelines;
- Creation and implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility programme;
- Manage analysis of stakeholder relationships;
- Manage internal Project scheduling across QS and FM areas of the business and drive outcomes to ensure we meet Client deadlines;
- Provision of competitor benchmarking;
- Supplier negotiation.

My typical day comprises the following:

- Preparation of a Proposal (typically with very tight turnaround);
- Client relations - working through any issues in relation to specific Projects at hand and ensuring we deliver outcomes in a timely manner;
- Copywriting for external collateral;
- General marketing;
- Streamlining internal reporting / deliverables across the Company to ensure we deliver on time.

It's challenging. Preparing proposals is high pressure - you may only get a day to turn it around but it feels like such an achievement.

It's also great to constantly learn about the place where you live. By working on Projects across various sectors such as Cinemas, Hotels etc you have a really good understanding of what's happening around you and are fully engaged. This can also translate into what to do at the weekend i.e. go to that great bar that you know has just been finished!

The role can be high pressure and there are certainly challenging personalities at times. Whilst there are more women entering the work place, the % of M:F remains high.

It's an exciting sector!

It might not be the most glamorous but at some stage everyone will rent a place / buy a house. Working in the industry gives you endless inside knowledge. This is of enormous value from both a rental and investment viewpoint.

Across Australia the construction industry makes up approx. 9% of the country's GDP so you'll never be out of work. In addition Melbourne's population growth across the next 35 years is an estimated 3.4 million. The industry is booming.

The Property sector is also tangible. It's interesting seeing the progress made from initial design and cost planning through to Project completion - you quite literally get to see the bricks and mortar.

My undergrad degree has really assisted with research, writing Proposals and editing.

Copywriting course - Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Melbourne.

Approx. 10 short courses covering Contract Management, Marketing, Construction and Design, and Communication.

In the next 12 months I'll be undertaking a Graduate Diploma of Communication.

I'd like to look at specialising within the industry and transition into a Senior Comms Manager.

Try and get a job in an industry that you're genuinely interested in.

Most of us have to start at the bottom but you'll quickly work your way up (and get over the more menial tasks!) if you're interested in the sector.

Emma  BA (Hons) History (2012)
HR Administrator  (Hospitality, events, sport and leisure)

Accepts questions from students about their career