Dear Prospective or Current International Student,

You are grossly under-utilising your tuition fees if all you do is to attend classes and wait for exams

Here's how to get the most out of your tuition and

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1. Training

Go to your library and find out which training are available for students to attend for free.

Most schools have free sessions.

I started learning #R and #Python at #UQ library

I landed jobs in AU because I could program in #R

Find out which software you need for your role(s), and check if your school run a free training

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Banji Alo

@BanjiAlo

Jun 18

2016: Commenced studies in AU
2018: Completed studies
2019: Landed two jobs in AU without applying online
2020: AU Global Talent Award (PR, essentially)
2021: AU Citizenship Approved

I will share 8 key insights that were useful in this journey:

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1. Clarity of goals

Be clear about what you want from the onset.
Your goal needs to be as clear as water.
It's hard to achieve your goals without clear and pe-defined goals.
Lots of money, time and resources are wasted in the absence of a clear goal.
Know what you want.

2. Upgrade your thinking:

I was in school but hardly thought like a student.

I started planning how to get a job in my first semester, not on graduation day.

Start early to get ahead.

Get my FREE eBook

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Banji Alo

@BanjiAlo

May 1

Dear Prospective or Current International Student,

I came across this email and thought I'd share an important story with you.

I received the email below from a contact while trying to navigate my options after my master's degree in Australia.

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I was enrolled for a Master of Public Health in 2016.

As you can see, many assumed there was no future (jobs, visas, etc).

Don't get me wrong.

They meant well because it was actually easier to go via other courses.

I chose to stay.

I knew it would be challenging. But I didn't really care. I was actually open to leaving AU.

I kept going.

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Banji Alo

@BanjiAlo

Mar 26

Dear International Graduates,

You can hone your skills and bump your income on your 9 to 5 job if you want.

I understand it’s challenging, but it’s not impossible.

I will show you how I doubled my income within 18 months as a graduate working 9 to 5 in Australia

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1 — It starts with a desire

Every goal starts with a decision & a genuine desire to make it happen

When there is no desire, there is no passion, no willpower to make it happen. If you can't change your mindset, don’t read on, you will not follow through

You must decide

2 — Identify your strengths

Competence is key.

Employers exchange money for your services. The greater the services you provide, the better your value.

You have to get really good in your field to get more money. You need to be better than average.

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Banji Alo

@BanjiAlo

Mar 26

Dear Job Seeker,

#Unemployment is a condition no one enjoys.

Why?

It's hard! Really hard! But this moment can be the best in your life in your career. It was the best moment in my life.

Read on with me:

Being jobless can be challenging. It can bite hard into your bones, making you look like a false reflection of your true self.

Depending on the length, it can make you lose confidence in yourself and give up on life entirely.

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