Join our lunchtime Q&A series during National Careers Week to hear from professionals who took unexpected paths after university. They’ll share the twists, turns, and “aha” moments that shaped their journeys—and how skills from their degree came in handy in ways they never imagined.
Whether you’re unsure about your next step or just curious about the possibilities, these stories will show you that your degree is just the starting point and that career paths don’t have to be straight lines.
Featuring: Camilla Clarke, Managing Director - Give A Grad A Go recruitment
Date & Time: Monday 11 May, 2026 12-1pm
Location: Online
After studying History, Camilla has swapped the archives for the fast-paced world of Graduate Recruitment. In this session, they’ll share how skills like research, storytelling, and critical thinking became their “secret weapon” in talent acquisition—and how their degree set the foundation for a career they didn’t initially expect.
Featuring: Dene Cicci, Executive Director Students, RMIT University
Date & Time: Tueseay 12 May, 2026 12-1pm
Location: RMIT Career Connect, Building 10, Level 4, Room 71 and Online
A Psychology degree doesn’t only lead to clinical practice. In this session, Dene shares how their understanding of human behaviour led them in a different direction—into Student Services.
From studying mental health to now shaping the systems that support student success, they’ll unpack how their degree translated into a broader impact across the university experience.
Featuring: Amaresh Devanesen, Executive Director – Y Careers
Date & Time: Wednesday 13, 2026 May 12-1pm
Location: RMIT Career Connect, Building 10, Level 4, Room 71 and Online
What happens when you take marketing skills beyond business and into social impact?
After studying consumer behaviour and brand strategy, Amaresh shifted focus from selling products to empowering young people at Y Careers. They’ll share how their background in Marketing became a powerful tool for driving meaningful change—and how purpose can evolve throughout your career.
Featuring: Stella Petrou Concha, CEO of Reo Group, Co-Founder of HiveQ, Author
Date & Time: Thursday 14 May, 2026 12-1pm
Location: Online
Starting out in Medical Radiation Science, Stella began her career in healthcare before realising her path lay beyond the hospital system.
Today, she’s a leader in recruitment, entrepreneurship, and organisational development. In this session, Stella shares how her journey evolved across industries—from medical imaging to building businesses—and how the skills you gain in one field can open doors in completely unexpected ways.
Featuring: Briar Sefo, General Manager Integrity – Australian Athletics
Date & Time: Friday 15 May 2026, 12-1pm
Location: RMIT Career Connect, Building 10, Level 4, Room 71 and Online
Starting out in Law and Political Science, Briar began their career in legal practice—but soon realised their passion lay elsewhere.
Now working in Sports Integrity, they’ve built a dynamic career within the world of professional sport. In this session, they’ll reflect on navigating a major career pivot and how their legal background continues to shape their work in unexpected ways.
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