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Dr Shannon SmithCounsellor (Education)
Indonesia
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Australian Alumni
• Highly regarded by employers
• Better quality of jobs & higher salary than local
counterparts
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Australian Alumni
• Fields of work?
- All
• Relate to areas of study?
- Not always
• Place of study important?
- No
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Employability
• Dynamic
• International Perspective
• Analytical
• Independent
• Practical
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Benefits of Studying in Australia
Gained:
• Perseverance
• Confidence
• Improved Communication Skills
• Independence
• Formed Social and Professional networks
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Mukiat Sutikno - 37
Managing Director
General Motors Indonesia
“I had to think about
what I had to do by myself.
I guess that really prepared me
for my work later on”
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Dr Ines Atmosukarto - 34
Executive Director
Lipotek Pty Ltd
&
Indonesian Institute
of Sciences
“Employers were very curious of what I learnt in Australia”
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Ivan Sugiharto - 30
Creative Director Sesame Street
Creative Indigo Directions
“The opportunity to discuss & defend my view on a
topic with lecturers was priceless”
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Ligwina Poerwo-Hananto - 32
Chief Executive Officer
Quantum Magna Financial
“I became very confident and opinionated.
I see that my employers
appreciated this as a plus point
from Australian graduate”
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Alvin Tjitrowirjo - 26
Head Designer & CEO
alvinT Industrial Designs
“Australian Universities deliver courses
in a totally different way.
They teach and encourage students
to be independent in conducting
analysis and work.
This gives students an important base
to jump into a real working life”
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Melisa Simanjuntak - 29
Assistant Vice President
HSBC
“During my studies I did a 2 month internship
with Ernst & Young in Melbourne
which led to a full time job after I graduated”
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Alex Hansel - 25
Editor
Jakarta Java Kini
(Indonesian Life-Style
Magazine)
“Australian graduates are seen as trustworthy, dependable and
willing to go to higher places”
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Sonya Monica - 26
Assistant Manager of Marketing
SOGO Department Store
“My Australian University degree always brings an
advantage in boosting employer confidence,
as well as placing me in a better position
during salary negotiation”
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Donny Gunadi - 34
Manager Head
Solutions Sales IPT
Indonesia & Asia South
Nokia Siemens
“Australian University degrees are perceived as very prestigious”
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Alumni Network
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Australian Alumni Awards
