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Distinguished Professor James Ogloff is a Forensic Psychologist and the Dean of Health Sciences at Swinburne. James, or Jim as he prefers, manages a variety of things in his role as Dean, but has never lost his passion for forensic psychology. Over his 35-year-long career, he's published 18 books and is passionate about helping the next generation of forensic psychologists. In this episode, Jim shares how his career moved him from his home in Canada, all the way over to Australia, and how he found his calling along the way. He breaks down what it means to be a forensic psychologist, and shares the story of how a single elective at university changed his life forever. If you’re keen on a career like Jim’s, consider studying a double degree in Psychological Sciences and Criminal Justice and Criminology at Swinburne.  This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

Alex Giannopoulos is the Head of Industry, Engagement & Partnerships at the Leo Cussen Centre for Law, a learning and innovation hub for lawyers. Alex started his career as a commercial litigation lawyer but pivoted to legal recruitment, and is now passionate about showcasing the variety of opportunities available in law, beyond just the traditional path. In this episode, Alex shares the story of his career transition and explains the variety of roles available after studying law. He'll also explain how sometimes your qualifications can help you succeed in even the most unlikely places. Plus, Alex shares his tips for navigating a career change with confidence. If you’re keen on a career like Alex’s, consider studying a Bachelor of Laws at Swinburne. You can also study Laws in a double degree with Arts, Business, Business Analytics and Analysis, Computer Science, Criminal Justice and Criminology, Engineering, Media and Communication, or Science.  This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

Adrienne Maxted is a Risk Advisory Partner for Deloitte, one of the largest professional services firms in the world. Adrienne's career began in accounting before she discovered a passion for technology that led her to pursue a career in IT. She now specialises in cybersecurity and is passionate about leading the way for more women to consider careers within the industry. In this episode, Adrienne shares the story of how she fell into the world of IT and explains the challenges she faced as one of the few women in her degree. She'll also break down the benefits of finding an area you can specialise in within your career, before sharing her top tips on helping you find your niche. If you’re keen on a career like Adrienne’s, consider studying a Bachelor of Cyber Security at Swinburne or a Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking Cyber Security) through Swinburne and Deloitte’s Cyber Academy.  This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

Rachel Terkelsen is a Creative Director at Principals, a branding agency with a passion for strategic design, and creating positive change. After a turbulent start to her career that included an unfortunate redundancy, Rachel has found success through her determination, and a wealth of important connections. In this episode, Rachel shares the surprising twists and turns her career has taken, and how being made redundant actually turned out to be a blessing in disguise. She'll also explain how building a strong network of connections has helped her succeed, before sharing how a unique job application got her a start in the design industry. If you’re keen on a career like Rachel’s, consider a Bachelor of Design (Communication Design) (Honours) at Swinburne.  This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

David Banger is the Senior Managing Director at Info-Tech Research Group, as well as an Adjunct Professor at Swinburne University of Technology. After fulfilling a lifelong dream of living and working overseas for big companies like Microsoft, David now lives and works out of Melbourne, sharing the insights he's learnt over his vast and exciting career. In this episode, David shares the story of how he lost his mother when he was just six years old, and how he spent his childhood always on the move with his travelling salesman father. He also explains how this influenced his decision to move to London to work, and how setting goals early helped him succeed. Plus, David breaks down exactly how he went from being someone who didn't finish school, to someone who managed a team of people at Microsoft. If you’re keen on a career like David’s, consider studying a Bachelor of Business Analytics and Analysis at Swinburne.  This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.