The GradLink Podcast
The GradLink Podcast
Rimfire Resources
Are you looking to begin your career in Agriculture? The Gradlink Podcast is here to help you get hired. Join Gemma Burger, GradLink Coordinator and Agribusiness Recruitment Specialist, as she sits down with industry experts and former graduates to discuss the real-world recruitment process. From perfecting your resume to nailing an interview, The Gradlink Podcast uncovers all the tips, tricks and tactics to get you job-ready.
Sammie's Graduate Journey - The Positive Impact of Rejection and Keeping an Open Mind
Gemma sits down with recent GradLink Graduate Sammie to talk about his experience with the hiring process, from applying for his first job to the beginning of his career with Gallagher. Sammie is a Graduate of the University of Melbourne. Having grown up in Melbourne, Sammie had no farm or agricultural experience before starting his agriculture and economics degree. Sammie reflects on the challenges he endured as a city boy, talks about the benefits of rejection in the interview process, the importance of adapting your previous work experience to each application, and much more.If you have any questions you'd like answered on the podcast or queries from today's show, please send them to: [email protected] the GradLink Program:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gradlink-program/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gradlinkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gradlink/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gradlinkAU
Feb 15, 2022
42 min
Jack's Graduate Journey -  Landing a Graduate Job with Imtrade and Insights from his First Year in the Company
Gemma speaks to graduate and former GradLink candidate Jack as he shares how he secured his dream job in Agriculture with Imtrade. They discuss Jacks experience with the application process and the importance of persevering when trying to land your first job. As well as the variety of different work & roles Jack has experienced in his first year of work at an Agricultural Science firm. So strap yourself in for a great in-depth episode as Jack shares his insights from his graduate journey.If you have any questions you'd like answered on the podcast or queries from today's show, please send them to: [email protected] the GradLink Program:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gradlink-program/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gradlinkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gradlink/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gradlinkAU
Dec 16, 2021
24 min
How to Properly Accept (or Decline) a Job Offer - with Nigel Crawley
You've applied for a few jobs, passed the interview process, and you've been offered the role! Now for the hard part, deciding whether you want to accept it or not. What if you have multiple offers? Should you assess the salary? How long do you have to reply? And what's the right way to decline an offer?Nigel Crawley joins Gemma to answer these and other common questions regarding job offers. If you have any questions you'd like answered on the podcast or queries from today's show, please send them to: [email protected] the GradLink Program:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gradlink-program/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gradlinkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gradlink/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gradlinkAU
Dec 2, 2021
27 min
Harry Notaras on his Agribusiness Career Journey, Building Relationships and Commodities Trading
Gemma sits down GrainCorp Australasian Trading Manager Harry Notaras to discuss his career journey and find out how he got to where he is today.Harry talks about the importance of looking for different experiences at the beginning of your career, building relationships and learning from passionate people, his 1% rule to beat out the competition and much more.A great episode for those looking to get into commodities trading and graduates beginning their careers alike.Please enjoy!If you have any questions you'd like answered on the podcast or queries from today's show, please send them to: [email protected] the GradLink Program:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gradlink-program/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gradlinkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gradlink/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gradlinkAU
Aug 18, 2021
17 min
What to include (or not include) in your resume, how to tailor it to the role and how to craft a cover letter - with guests Ryan Hoiberg & Nigel Crawley
Ryan and Nigel, recruitment specialists from Rimfire Resources, talk us through the workings of a great resume and cover letter. They've seen enough to last them a lifetime and know the best practices to make you stand out from the crowd, this and much more on today's episode. Enjoy the show!If you have any questions you'd like answered on the podcast or queries from today's show, please send them to: [email protected] the GradLink Program:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gradlink-program/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gradlinkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gradlink/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gradlinkAU
Jul 21, 2021
13 min
What roles should you apply for and why not to apply for them all? - with guest Sharon Moloney
On today's show, Gemma speaks to senior agribusiness consultant Sharon Moloney.  After many years working within the agribusiness industry, Sharon began recruiting with Rimfire Resources in 1998. They discuss the importance of keeping track of your applications, personalising cover letters, knowing what is important to you in a job, such as location, company structure or type of role,  and much more.Enjoy the show!If you have any questions you'd like answered on the podcast or queries from today's show, please send them to: [email protected] the GradLink Program:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gradlink-program/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gradlinkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gradlink/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gradlinkAU
Jun 30, 2021
16 min
What roles are out there and what do they actually do? - with guest Mick Hay
On today's show, Gemma speaks to Mick Hay, Managing Director at Rimfire Resources. They discuss the different jobs and jobs titles out there in Agriculture, the difference between a graduate program and a graduate position, the importance of researching organisations and what they do, and much more.Enjoy the show!If you have any questions you'd like answered on the podcast or queries from today's show, please send them to: [email protected] the GradLink Program:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gradlink-program/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gradlinkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gradlink/
Jun 6, 2021
17 min
When should you start your job hunt and how should you prepare? - with guest Nigel Crawley
In today's episode, Gemma sits down with Nigel Crawley, Director of Rimfire Resources. They discuss when's the right time to start the job hunt, where and how to find a job, and preparing for the application process.Enjoy the show!If you have any questions you'd like answered on the podcast or queries from today's show, please send them to: [email protected] the GradLink Program:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gradlink-program/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gradlinkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gradlink/
Jun 5, 2021
8 min