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Setting Up Your Super: Three Things to Think About First
Most students have super, but no idea what's actually happening with it.
Whitney and Sophie chat with Renee Zimmermann from UniSuper about the simple money mistakes young people make without realising — and the small things you can do now that your future self will thank you for.
9 Jun 2026
27: Setting Up Your Career – Three Top Tips for Success
In this episode, Whitney Wilson and Sophie Fisher speak with Saj Sinniah from UniSuper about how students and early-career professionals can set themselves up for career success.
Saj shares that careers rarely follow a straight line, and that early roles, even outside your ideal industry, can help build confidence, resilience, communication skills and valuable connections. He encourages students to focus on growth opportunities, seek mentors early and build a supportive community around them.
The conversation also explores the importance of networking, especially for international students navigating cultural differences, visa challenges and unfamiliar workplace norms. Saj introduces the idea of a "squiggly career", where success comes from understanding your strengths, values, confidence, networks and future possibilities.
Overall, the episode is a practical and encouraging reminder that small steps, meaningful conversations and an open mindset can help students create strong career foundations.
20 Sept 2024
26: Make Solving Problems Your Superpower
From Hospitality to Head of Marketing at BT (part of Westpac Group)!
Rachael Dickinson, Head of Marketing at BT, tells you how problem-solving is a universal employability skill A.K.A your career superpower.
Rachael shares her journey to finding her career superpower through 20 years of experience in the Marketing, Brand and PR roles within the Finance and Wealth Management industry. Find out about the 3 ‘paramount’ skills to succeed in any corporate role. Most likely you have these skills and are developing them while studying, working or volunteering.
Listen to find out how they can become your employability superpower.
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