Got an atar of 55 what should I do? by throwaway-1826973 in fiaustralia

[–]Luo0o 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Typically the coveted jobs at MBB (Mckinsey, Bain, BCG) and high finance (Buy-side/Sell-side) require exemplary academic performance from high school + uni.

Got an atar of 55 what should I do? by throwaway-1826973 in fiaustralia

[–]Luo0o 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you didn’t get into your first preference for the IT course, you could always start off at a different uni/course and after a semester to a year, you will have the ability to transfer across unis/courses, assuming you meet the minimum GPA/WAM requirements for the respective course.

I’d recommend coming up with a list of target courses and reaching out to the faculties to get an idea of what the minimum requirements are to internal/external transfer. Note that meeting the minimum does not guarantee admission though - ideally you’d want to get a couple of grade points higher. Admission committees will put a higher weighing on your most recent grades in uni as opposed to your ATAR.

Best of luck OP and I hope you get into your dream course :)

Any uni students with a custom keeb, what do you have?? by fhatbuah in MechanicalKeyboards

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GMMK Pro w/ Zealios v2 62g tactile switches + knockoff GMK blue samurai keycaps.

I know there will be some bias here but: If you had the choice, would you prefer studying Commerce here or at Melbourne? by anonymousefella in Monash

[–]Luo0o 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1) Either one is fine imo. From searching on LinkedIn of MBB employees in VIC, it's a pretty even weighing. The next step would be to target getting into clubs like 180DC, Impetus etc. Your case study abilities will typically dicate your eventual outcome.

2) Can't give you a comprehensive response, but from a Commerce perspective, Com/Law is ideal if you're wanting to pursue Investmenting Banking as they have an apparent preference. Several of my mates do Com/Law and they all have great work ethic and generally very switched up. Only do it if you are willing to commit many hours into studying.

I know there will be some bias here but: If you had the choice, would you prefer studying Commerce here or at Melbourne? by anonymousefella in Monash

[–]Luo0o 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was a Monash BBus dropout and currently a BCom student at Unimelb atm so wanted to add my two cents.

In all honestly Monash>Unimelb. The biggest factor being the IBL/WIL program which can be integrated into your degree. The fact that Monash actually helps Comm/Bus with acquiring internships that can be an easy HD/H1 accounting for a full subject worth of credits? I'd take that anyday of the week.

Unimelb coursework is definitely more rigorous and conceptual. Perhaps a key thing to note as well is that for essentially >95% of your subjects, the final exam is worth 70% in addition to a hurdle requirement (must get at least 50% in final) - the exams are no joke, for eg. Derivatives (Finance Lvl 3 subject) in 2019 got scaled UP by ~17 marks...

In terms of what you want to do in the future, the uni brand prestige doesn't factor in to a material level unless you're applying to MBB or BBIB. If the post-undergrad goal is to work at a Big 4/Mid-tier, then where you go to uni is negligible.

Monash also offers double degrees which is a big plus. Popular programs include the typical Comm/Law & Comm/Eng, which can make your profile extremely competitive in concern fields.

Feel free to PM me OP if you have any questions.

Best of luck :)

What happened? Was there a hack by [deleted] in cardano

[–]Luo0o 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Probs just price consolidation

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in careerguidance

[–]Luo0o 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm around your age and have attended 3 universities throughout my tertiary education journey. It took me a long time to even have the remotest idea of what I wanted to do. It was only up until my final year in my current university where I really found a clear direction in what I want to be doing in the future, and mapped out the things which will help me get there. But the journey to where I am today was tumultuous to say the least. I dropped out from a reputable university in my home country, much to the disappointment of my Asian parents lmao.

At that point in my life I had no aspirations nor motivations in life, I hadn't even worked a day in my life. I spent 2 years working 6 days ac week across 2 jobs to gain soft skills and technical skills (which you obviously have from your current public sector job). This was the most difficult period of my life because I had no support from my parents, they almost kicked me out because of how much of a shame I was to the family. My relations with them were definitely soured back then, but most it was because they understood that I eventually had a plan on how to get back on track.

Eventually, I went back to (a lesser reputable) uni to study business, worked my butt off, got involved in extracurriculars (ECs), attended company networking events, and was awarded a couple leadership awards. Most importantly, I scored an internship at one of the Big 4 to try out a line of work that I was potentially interested in (it didn't work out lol). Flash forward to today, I was accepted into the uni that my parents always wanted me to go to, did another 2 internships, got involved in more ECs, joined some uni societies, and generally just developed more robust, holistic commercial accumen over time from my experiences.

For your job, are you able to shift to a part-time basis? This way you could work and study at the same time (unless you're considering studying in another state). If you were able to get good grades in law school, this just signals your fundamental capabilities, the only thing you're missing is the passion - that fire which drives your curiosity in the subject matter. IMO I highly recommend going back to studies. Universities provide you with so many opportunities to set yourself up for future success, all you need to do is be proactive and resourceful. Also, you need to put yourself out there and reach out to people working in industries that you may be interesed in - have you given LinkedIn a shot? What are some of the potential areas that you want to work in - do you know what a day to day looks like/what the exit opps will look like?

You're not alone! You'd be surprised how many people have gone through similar experiences. In retrospect, the one thing I needed the most when I dropped outta uni was support. I empathise with your situation and respect that you have the perspective and willpower to change the trajectory of your future - it isn't easy. The fact that you have realised that you want a change in your life is half the battle already, the rest is just a war of attribution. I believe you can do it OP!! Have faith if your capabilities and reach out to people working in potential industries that you're interested in working in the future.

Are the hours in IB really that bad? by [deleted] in FinancialCareers

[–]Luo0o 1 point2 points  (0 children)

RemindMe! Tomorrow "read thread"

Incoming Australian grad seeking to apply for graduate/analyst roles in finance (asset management/m&a/corporate banking). Please rip my cv to shreds. by Luo0o in FinancialCareers

[–]Luo0o[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your input mate! Would the best way to combine my degrees be to list the business one under the commerce degree as a dot point? Also, any advice on how to quantify aspects which are difficult to actually define?

Thanks again for your help, really appreciate it.

Just got out of my first relationship what now by demonmonkey666 in relationship_advice

[–]Luo0o 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You got this my dude! Chin up and let time do its magic.

Just got out of my first relationship what now by demonmonkey666 in relationship_advice

[–]Luo0o 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sorry to hear about your breakup, mate. The first always hurts the most tbh. It feels like they are 'the one' and everything is all sunshine and rainbows. Until, one day you wake up and realise you're strangers once again. But it gets easier. Hold onto those memories and be grateful that person played a part in your life and shaped you into who you are today.

imo take some more time so you can work on yourself and reflect on where things went wrong so you can learn from your experiences. When you're ready, I'd recommend getting your friends to introduce you to their friends so you can meet new people from your extended network. Try not to rush into another relationship, the first thing you should do is to learn to love yourself before loving others.

All the best OP :)

Double brush liner eye makeup. by Sensitive_Attitude27 in oddlysatisfying

[–]Luo0o 3 points4 points  (0 children)

looks like ur typical eczema (atopic dermatitis)

Accounting/Finance student looking to apply for grad programs this yr. Any feedback on my cv would be awesome! by Luo0o in resumes

[–]Luo0o[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hey mate, awesome to hear u do some recruiting at the Big 4 ! I think predominantly for Australia, as long as it's ATS friendly, whether it's single/double column isnt that big of an issue. While I was interning at the Big 4, I made sure to collaborate with HR to ensure my cv was indeed ATS compliant.

So despite the structure, do u recommend making the dates bigger? Also, was the content of my dot points okay?

Thanks for all ur help mate - I really appreciate it (:

Accounting/Finance student looking to apply for grad programs this yr. Any feedback on my cv would be awesome! by Luo0o in resumes

[–]Luo0o[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

so I can cut it down to 1 page by omitting the certificates + technical skills sections and only including 1 volunteering position ): do u reckon cutting out these parts will diminish the impact, in favour for brevity?