No mystery why a STACK of internship experiences lead to success

Great internships lead to great things. Savannah Douglas’s experience is no exception. Savannah graduated from Deakin University with a Bachelor of Arts (Film and Television), majoring in Journalism. During her degree, she decided that an […]

Hannah Lindsay October 3, 2018 0

PR Student Article

Dylan Alcott: Australian champion talks about the secret to success

Dylan Alcott is an Australian three-time Paralympic Gold medalist, motivational speaker, triple j presenter and Co-Founder of Get Skilled Access. He is truly an inspiration. Students participating in the theMediaPod activities were lucky to be […]

Emma Miller May 3, 2018 0

Career advice

Six pieces of advice for undergrads: How to get your foot in the industry door

I took a gap year after finishing High School and spent a fair amount of time challenging the expectation that I attend University in order to get a career. I was meeting people who had […]

Aisha Kellaway April 10, 2016 0

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The Town Hall comes to Facebook

Do you want to engage with your community better? Want to crowdsource ideas? Town Hall Social, developed here in Melbourne, might be the answer. Ross Monaghan reports. Follow Ross on Twitter: @themediapod. Stay tuned for […]

Ross Monaghan November 22, 2013 0

Career advice

It's worth putting in the effort: You do the math

Deakin graduate Jeszlene Zhou does the math on finding time to attend uni, study, work, have a social life and put together a killer ePortfolio. Follow Jeszlene on Twitter: @firstcommsjob YOU have 20 contact hours, […]

Ross Monaghan November 15, 2013 0

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Inspirational: The common trait between Dairy and IT guests

On Tuesday October 29, eleven PR students attended the final theMediaPod dinner for 2013. Business women Natalie Collard and Kate Carruthers chatted with students and shared personal stories, advice and inspiration over pizza and drinks. […]

Ross Monaghan November 13, 2013 0

Career advice

Bust out of your comfort zone

Currently studying at Deakin University’s Warrnambool campus, Belinda Balbissi has three subjects to complete before heading into the competitive world of business and management, with a Bachelor of Commerce in hand. Follow Belinda on Twitter: @BelindaNaj […]

Ross Monaghan November 11, 2013 0

Career advice

Why you need an ePortfolio, and how to build one

Whether you want to be Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber or Katy Perry’s publicist, work for a fashion house, airline or resort or become a PR practitioner for a large organisation or consulting firm, you’re going […]

Ross Monaghan November 5, 2013 1

Career advice

Grasp every opportunity as a student: It pays off

The harder I work, the luckier I get, reports Deakin graduate Ryan Mobilia. Follow Ryan on Twitter: @ryan_mobilia THERE has been a familiar cycle to my post-university working life. The foundations were laid during my […]

Ross Monaghan November 4, 2013 0

Career advice

Do you have a business card to help you power-network?

SOON to be Deakin University graduate Alison Coffa proudly handed me her business card yesterday. The card looks professional. It details her blog, Twitter account and other contact information. She’s made it easy for potential […]

Ross Monaghan October 30, 2013 0