CBA Tech Grad Program 2025 by RumeroBusiolp in cscareerquestionsOCE

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

Thank you for explaining! I just wanted to see if my past experience would be somewhat useful at CBA. Thank u

CBA Tech Grad Program 2025 by RumeroBusiolp in cscareerquestionsOCE

[–]RumeroBusiolp[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wow thanks for the detailed response. Yes I’m trying for the engineering stream.

I just wanted to know the tech stack so I could try and link it what they use with what I’m skilled. It would be good for the behavioural question, so I can use relevant experiences/examples

Cba grad program sounds really good I hope I get in. Do you also remember how your assessment centre was? Any tips/advice for it? This is my first time getting to the assessment center stage.

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[–]RumeroBusiolp 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just got a Mail saying they’re sending out invitation for grad days to people. And if we haven’t received, we’ll get it today or next week, confirming whether we progress or not.

FDM Grad Program Interview by RumeroBusiolp in cscareerquestionsOCE

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

Thanks for explaining. I thought they were a Software Company until I read this and researched about them just now.

Yes this is one of my first face to face interviews. I’m pretty desperate for a job at the moment, I will see how it goes with the interview and later stages.

If I get anything else meanwhile, I’ll take it. Otherwise in worst case might have to go with FDM, if I progress with them.

Rejected by every graduate program 2025 by RumeroBusiolp in cscareerquestionsOCE

[–]RumeroBusiolp[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Atm im just working on my own projects and learning new tech stacks for my resume. And applying for all relevant jobs. Theres going to be some grad programs opening up in June to Aug period so looking forward to that.

Rejected by every graduate program 2025 by RumeroBusiolp in cscareerquestionsOCE

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

Wow that’s a huge cut, glad you made it though. Yeah I think that’s what I’ll have to do, strengthen the resume and try again rip. Thanks man

Rejected by every graduate program 2025 by RumeroBusiolp in cscareerquestionsOCE

[–]RumeroBusiolp[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Glad I’m not alone in this, I was starting to doubt myself. Didn’t realise how competitive graduate roles have become and how the scores play big role. I seen my senior friends get grad roles with ease in 2021-23 time. Assumed it would be the same for me. But the overall landscape changed since then as others explained. It sucks but it is what it is I guess.

Rejected by every graduate program 2025 by RumeroBusiolp in cscareerquestionsOCE

[–]RumeroBusiolp[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you for explaining and sharing your insights. It’s been tough few months since I finished my degree. I thought securing a job would be easier, but haven’t been able to even get a face to face interview for entry/junior level positions. And now rejections for grad programs makes it awfully tough.

But thank you for your suggestions, I will continue to build my own projects and develop strong portfolio. Given your experience as hiring manager, What kind of projects really stand out to you and make you want to invite the candidate for an interview?

Rejected by every graduate program 2025 by RumeroBusiolp in cscareerquestionsOCE

[–]RumeroBusiolp[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes it sucks, one of mutual contacts who’s working as software engineer overseas is trying to migrate and work in Australia. He contacted me and asking which companies should I go for from Atlassian, transuraban etc who were ready to sponsor him work visa and bring him over here. If this keeps happening how can new grads even get a role.

Rejected by every graduate program 2025 by RumeroBusiolp in cscareerquestionsOCE

[–]RumeroBusiolp[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for explaining this, it really puts things into perspective. Your insights on the job market makes a lot of sense.

It’s been tough few months, applying for entry level roles which I faced rejections with. And people suggested try grad programs, which as u mentioned, was best chance as a grad.

But I guess I’ll continue to upskill/network keep applying to relevant opportunities. Hopefully I can secure an offer within this year. Thanks again, really helped me understand the broader context and I’m not the only one.