Talking with Future Construction Pros about Cadetships, Career Paths and What They’re Really Looking For within industry

Got a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!Hey Legends, welcome back to The Building Talks Podcast!We’re handing the mic to the next generation in this episode, three sharp construction management students from RMIT:  Lewis King, Abhishek Mithbavkar, and Sam Mandaliti.We dive into what it's really like preparing to enter the construction industry today. From navigating uni and cadetships to figuring out career paths, leadership expectations and workplace culture, they’ve got honest insights every hiring manager should hear.Whether you're building a team or looking to join one, this episode is a goldmine of fresh thinking and unfiltered perspective.What we cover:✅ Why students are choosing construction as a career✅ How cadetships, mentorship and culture shape early career choices✅ Tier 1 vs Tier 3 companies: what students really think✅ What leadership and sustainability look like through students' eyes✅ Why employer branding matters more than you think✅ The influence of LinkedIn and networking for young professionalsChapters:07:53 – Meet the Guests: Journeys into Construction Management16:00 – Why Australia? International Student Perspective22:00 – Securing Cadetships and Graduate Roles32:11 – Career Aspirations and 10-Year Plans41:45 – Excitement for Modern Construction Methods & Sustainability42:08 – Perception of the Industry: Challenges and Opportunities51:38 – Workplace Culture, Work-Life Balance & Student Expectations1:03:30 – Advice for Employers: Attracting New Talent1:07:00 – The Role of LinkedIn and NetworkingHit play and hear directly from the students shaping the future of the construction industry!Hope you enjoy the podcast!#TheBuildingTalksPodcast #FutureOfConstruction #ConstructionStudents #RMIT #ConstructionCareers #Cadetship #GraduatePrograms #HiringTrends #WorkplaceCulture #SustainabilityInConstruction #Leadership #ModernConstruction #ConstructionInnovation #LinkedInForStudentsThe Building Talks Podcast is brought to you by Building Environs Recruitment - providing recruitment solutions to the property, construction, and related industries, here in Melbourne and Southeast Queensland.  For an overview of our service, visit:www.buildingenvirons.com.auDon't forget to follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and subscribe to The Building Talks podcast so you don't miss any updates. The views and information shared in this podcast are for general purposes only and do not constitute legal or professional advice. Neither the host nor guests are providing specific guidance. Please seek professional advice before taking any action based on the content of this podcast.Contact The Building Talks PodcastFollow us on Linkedin, Facebook, and InstagramVisit us on our websiteEmail us at [email protected]