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Gradcast
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Gradcast is a podcast by APS graduates, for APS graduates. In our monthly episodes, we will talk about the life of an Australian Public Service (APS) Graduate. From tips and tricks to start your career in the APS to relatable stories like ‘what should you NOT wear for Friday casuals?’. Produced by contentgroup and sponsored by Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation (CSC), Gradcast follows a ‘magazine’ style format with shorter conversational segments. We will feature guests from the APS and outside who will provide you with practical tips for your career growth and share their mistakes, so you don’t have to repeat them. Are you looking to join the APS? or are you a current APS graduate? This podcast is just for you. For more details, visit our website: https://gradcast.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. Se
Episodes
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#25 - Year In Review: 2023 Edition
Happy holidays! Join us in this special Year in Review episode as we wrap up Season 2 with our host, Callum Irving. As 2023 draws to a close, we reflect on a year brimming with insightful podcast episodes and social media content, all designed to support and inspire graduates and junior staff in...
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#24 - Future of the APS: APS Academy and Graduate Development
What is the mission of APS Academy and what does it offer for APS grads? What should APS grads know about the APS Craft? What is the Australian Government Graduate Development Program? On the 10th of October 2023, Gradcast hosted its first live podcast event, where we invited current and aspiring...
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#23 - Future of the APS: Skills, APS Reform and A.I.
What qualities are employers in the APS seeking in graduates and junior staff? What skills can we expect to be in high demand in the next 5 years? What is the APS reform agenda? How might artificial intelligence (A.I.) impact the way we work in the APS? On the 10th of October 2023, Gradcast…
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#22 - Neurodiversity in the APS Workforce
Are you curious about what neurodiversity means and why it's becoming a significant topic in workplaces? Do you want to know how the Australian Public Service (APS) is creating an inclusive environment for people with neurodivergent conditions like autism, ADHD, and dyslexia? In this episode, we...
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#21 - Landing a Job: APS Graduate Interviews 101 (Encore)
From application to interview, the APS graduate program selection process is extensive, and it can be quite overwhelming. What should you say during the interview? How can you prepare? And, most crucially, how do you stand out? In today's episode, we're taking a step back in time. We're…
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#20 - Understanding fraud and risk as an APS grad
Understanding risk and fraud is a critical part of working as a graduate in agencies that handle customers’ private information. Fraudsters can employ scams targeting both customers and agency personnel through various tactics such as cunning emails to deceptive phone calls and text messages. In...
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#19 - APS beyond Canberra: The regional experience
Although Canberra serves as the vibrant heart of the Australian public service (APS), a number of government agencies are based in regions beyond this central hub. In this episode, we delve into the unique experiences of those working within the APS in these regional areas. Join us as we engage...
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#17 - Special Edition: Interview with bri_jean198
In this special edition of Gradcast, our host Callum Irving interviews one of Canberra’s favourite internet personalities ‘bri_jean198’ aka Brianna Williams. Bri used to work as a recruitment admin in the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development before she became a TikTok sensation...
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#16 - Starting life as an APS grad
The 2023 cohort of graduates in the Australian Public Service has now started their first rotation. In this episode, we hear stories about what happens after you accept your graduate program offer and the start of your journey as an APS graduate. Our guest for this episode is Tom Dobrochodow, who...
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#15 - Season 2 is here!
Are you starting your APS Graduate program this year, or have you just completed it? Gradcast is the perfect resource for you to make the most out of your experience. Our podcast features tips, advice and real-life stories to help you navigate the APS Graduate Program and beyond. As part of the...
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#14 - Year In Review
Happy holidays to all aspiring, current and ex-APS graduates. In this special Year In Review episode, we reflect back on the year that Gradcast was established. In March 2022, a new podcast series called ‘Gradcast’ was announced. A monthly podcast hosted by current and ex- APS grads, for current...
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#13 - What after grad programs?
What happens after a grad year? How should grads prepare for a role in the APS? What about for a role in the private sector? We seek for advice from current and ex-APS grads, so you don’t have to. It’s now December, and we are almost at the end of Season 1. As current graduates, including our...
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#12 - Gradcast Q&A
Do you have to move to Canberra for your APS Graduate Program? What extracurricular activities should you be involved in to add to your resume? What is the application process like? How do you take part in APS graduate-led organisations and what are the benefits of being part of them? We have...
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#11 - APS Graduate Program 101 (Part 2)
Do you have questions about the APS Graduate Programs? Are you wondering how to pick the right Graduate Program for you? What skills are currently in demand in the APS? How do you make the most of your rotations? We have more answers to questions we received from our listeners over the past few...
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#10 – APS Graduate Program 101 (Part 1)
Do you have questions about the APS Graduate Programs? Are you wondering where, how, and when to apply for APS Graduate programs? What Department to go for? Or what are graduate programs? We have the answers to all your questions. In this episode, we are joined by the expert of APS Graduate…
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#09 - Mental Health and wellbeing of APS Graduates
At times, APS Graduate programs can be a lot to take on. Especially for fresh university graduates - getting acquainted to a working environment, working with a team, meeting deadlines and even moving cities may impact their physical and mental health. What can we do about it? And what is the…
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#08 – Listen and Check-in: R U OK?
Did you know that 2 in 5 young people aged 16-24 years have experienced a mental health issue in the past 12 months? Being a university student or a grad is a challenging time in life, with career pressure, confusion about identity and changes in relationships. This can lead to mental health…
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Mini Episode - Climbing the APS Ladder as a First Nation Graduate
Do you identify yourself as part of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community? Are you an APS Graduate looking to climb the APS ladder? In this episode, we will listen to the exceptional career of Tarran Backhus, Indigenous Liaison Officer and Diversity Team Leader at the Department of...
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#07 - First Nation APS Graduates
Do you identify yourself as part of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community? Are you looking to join the Australian Public Service? Exploring your graduate program options? Look no further.In this episode, we will take a look at the First Nations Public Servants, in particular, the...
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#06 - Why be a public servant
Are you confused between a career in the public or private sector? Looking for insights from the industry to make your decision? Listen to this special episode of Gradcast, in collaboration with the Future Leaders’ Program of the Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA) We are halfway...
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#05 - Communication in the workplace: Engaging with managers and colleagues
Did you know that everyone falls under one of four communication styles? Find out which one are you. Workplace communication style, or social style, varies from person to person. From your communication with your manager to your colleague and your approach to information gathering to delegating...
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#04 - Transferable Skills: Learning from anywhere and everywhere
What skills can you bring from sports and volunteering to work? From being a better leader, team player and resilient, life outside work teaches us transferable skills. These extracurricular activities, though look simple at the first glance, contribute significantly to making you stand out…
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#03 - Landing a job: APS Graduate Interviews 101
The recruitment for the 2023 Australian Public Service (APS) Graduate Programs are underway. From applications to interviews, it is a long and overwhelming process. What should I say in the interview? How do I prepare? And most importantly, how do you stand out? In this episode, Krishna Shukla...
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#02 - Smörgåsbord of skills
You’ve just joined the Australian Public Service (APS), can now put names to faces and have since aced the probationary period. But there’s still a long way to go before you’re part of the office furniture. What skills you can bring or build on in yourgraduate role that will set you up for…
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#01 - Life of a grad: At work and beyond
Welcome to Episode One of Gradcast, a podcat by the APS graduates for the APS graduates. What are the different APS grad programs out there? How to make friends in a new city? We cover all this and more in this episode of Gradcast. Join Callum Irving, who is starting his graduate journey, as he...
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#00 - Gradcast is coming
Welcome to Gradcast, a podcast by the APS graduates for the APS graduates. Are you looking to join the APS? or are you a current APS graduate? This podcast is tailored to you. Meet our hosts Callum Irving, Krishna Shukla and Kristi Cheng. Together they will take you through their journey as...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Gradcast is a podcast by APS graduates, for APS graduates.
In our monthly episodes, we will talk about the life of an Australian Public Service (APS) Graduate. From tips and tricks to start your career in the APS to relatable stories like ‘what should you NOT wear for Friday casuals?’.
Produced by contentgroup and sponsored by Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation (CSC), Gradcast follows a ‘magazine’ style format with shorter conversational segments. We will feature guests from the APS and outside who will provide you with practical tips for your career growth and share their mistakes, so you don’t have to repeat them.
Are you looking to join the APS? or are you a current APS graduate? This podcast is just for you.
For more details, visit our website: https://gradcast.com.au/
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