Grozdana Manalo
University of Sydney Business School
"I practiced what I preach to students: pick a pathway and apply yourself. When the work is no longer satisfying, reinvent yourself."
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Business (HRM)/International Studies (German)
UTS
Graduate Degree
Learning and Development
USQ
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Careers Consultant:
Bachelor's Degree: Business (HRM)/International Studies (German)
Graduate Degree: Learning and Development
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Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Firstly, in high school "don't study art, you won't get any work". Secondly, chase the money - there comes a point where job satisfaction outweighs salary. Once you reach a certain point, that is!
How I responded:
I practiced what I preach to students: pick a pathway and apply yourself. When the work is no longer satisfying, reinvent yourself. By knowing what makes you employable, career change becomes easier to attain.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
I came to Australia as a refugee, and was the first in my family to go through the high school system, and university system. I was a guinea pig, and used my obstacles to inform my siblings and family friends to make better choices.