Alumni stories

Explore career advice, benefits, opportunities and stories of our Alumni from an array of industries, countries, and walks of life.

Alumni spotlight

Alumni spotlight: A driven graduate with a brain for business and a nose for cheese

Since opening two delis at Melbourne’s iconic Queen Victoria Market, award-winning cheesemonger Hakim Halim has hit one success after another.

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From volunteer to international education specialist, Gary Lee OAM has hit his career goals

RMIT alum Gary Lee earned a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in 2023, recognising his many community roles and tireless work to support international students in Melbourne.

Four RMIT alum creating a future free of fast fashion

Meet the creatives who are redesigning the narrative of the fashion industry.

Opening new doors as a master’s graduate

Wearing many hats in his professional life, Master of Analytics alum Young Dau has enjoyed rapid career progression since graduating from RMIT.

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Careers and networking

Alumni spotlight: A driven graduate with a brain for business and a nose for cheese

Since opening two delis at Melbourne’s iconic Queen Victoria Market, award-winning cheesemonger Hakim Halim has hit one success after another.

6 questions to ask when you’re thinking of a career change

Turn one of the most daunting decisions of your career into one of the most successful.

Five questions to ask your employer in your next job interview

Early on in your career, job interviews may seem more daunting than they are exciting. But, with the right preparation, you can leave a lasting impression.

How to transition into a leadership role

Wondering how to become a manager for the first time? Here are our top tips to stay a step ahead of the learning curve.

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Deadly

Alumni spotlight: Launching a rewarding law career as a Wurundjeri man

Proud Wurundjeri man, Darcy Cohen-Hunter, is loving every moment of his professional journey, and hopes to inspire the next generation of Indigenous students.

Overcoming study challenges with the support of Ngarara Willim

RMIT alum Ieisha Lyons shares her experience with Ngarara Willim, and a few wise words for current and future students.

Alumni spotlight: Passing on Indigenous culture through music

From a small town to the Big Apple, Indigenous artist Hayden Ryan is taking his music career to new heights.

Meet Robbie

Deadly Alumnus Robbie Stephen-Dettmann was in a difficult place before coming to RMIT, but was determined to transform his experience into an opportunity.

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All news and alumni stories

25 years of design excellence - a Q&A with Ian Wong

From the Keep Cup to the Oi bicycle bell, the Victorian Premier’s Design Awards Showcase - Celebrating 25 years of design excellence, features over 170 products by more than 100 designers who have taken part in the prestigious design awards since they first began in 1996.

Jeanette Winterson: Forty Years of Storytelling

RMIT University and The Wheeler Centre are proud to present one of the world's most celebrated and versatile writers for an exclusive Melbourne appearance, reflecting on her extraordinary career and its lasting impact.

Colm Tóibín: From Brooklyn to Long Island

One of Ireland's most celebrated writers appears in Melbourne for one night only to reflect on his extraordinary career and discuss his latest novel, Long Island, presented by RMIT University in partnership with The Wheeler Centre and Melbourne Writers Festival.

Land, Legacy & Loss: Greek Cinema and the Environment

RMIT's The Best Films You've Never Seen series presents 'Land, Legacy & Loss: Contemporary Greek Cinema and Environmental Crisis', a very special screening event exploring contemporary Greek cinema's engagement with environmental crisis and the tensions between tradition and progress.

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