Tuesday Sep 27, 2022
#1 - Suraj: Jobs in the sport industry
OBP AUSTRALIA
OBP Australia is a service for overseas-born professionals either looking for their first job in Australia or trying to advance their career once they’ve become established. Each episode I’ll be talking to an ex-OBP Australia client who’s been successful in finding employment in Australia. Guests share their journey and offer advice on finding professional work in Australia. We’ll get to hear about their journey … and what advice they have for job seekers.
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Suraj is a Project Officer with 5 years’ experience in administration, customer service, and liaising with local government, councils, clubs and corporates. Having completed a Master’s in Sports Management in Australia in 2020, and previously working in event management in India… Suraj is currently working in the sports industry as a Cricket Operations Coordinator in a university setting.
I first met Suraj in April 2021 when he was a fresh graduate. What impressed me about Suraj was his extensive experience across several sporting organisations in Melbourne, despite having been a student for his whole time in Australia. When I advise clients that they need to have experience as a fresh graduate to be considered a suitable candidate by employers, Suraj is the perfect example. His resume is proof that he is driven to succeed.
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