ACS Event Report: Insights from Gaurav Wadekar's Job Search Talk

This report summarizes a student's experience at an ACS event where Gaurav Wadekar, a Business Project Manager at Sydney Airport, spoke about finding a job. The report details the speaker's advice, including the importance of a well-formatted resume and defining one's intentions. The student reflects on the 'elevator pitch,' contact details shared, and new ideas gained related to SFIA skills and handling complex professional tasks. The report also discusses the event's relevance to the student's internship and future work, and what the student would do differently at future networking opportunities. The report highlights the importance of setting attainable goals and presenting oneself professionally. The event provided valuable insights into the Australian job market and career development.

Report 2:
Topic: finding a job
Speaker: GAURAV WADEKAR, Business Project Manager Sydney Airport
Date: 20th -September- 2019
Event Venue: online
CP Hours: 2 hours
SFIA Alignment: Skills & Quality
 What was your ‘elevator pitch’
In this topic, I did introduce myself as a young upcoming entrepreneur, who is thirsty to change my
comfort zone , by inspiring others to believe themselves that nothing is impossible.
 Contact details of the speaker
LINKEDIN – GAURAV WADEKAR
EMAIL – [e-mail]
Mobile number - 0414204527
 Advice on how to get started in the industry?
To get started into the industry, there are fundamental question which the speaker reminded us that we
need to ask ourselves. These questions are what defines whom you are. Some of these fundamental
questions would include: the services which one offers, the intention of the person, the destination of
the person, whether the persons act influence or inspires the lives of other persons. When it comes to
the interview part, the speaker advised on having a well formatted resume, as it is like the prices of a
person, which sales the person, determining his/her price.
 What new ideas did you gain that added to your understanding of ACS and ICT?
I gained a number of new ideas linked to advanced skills and how I can handle complex professional
tasks to encompass my SFIA skills level.
 How was the event topic relevant to your internship or future work?
The session is directly linked to my internship as it will assist me in connection with others when it
comes to my future job search
 What would you do differently at your next networking opportunity?
Probably I will always set attainable goals as well as introducing myself in a professional manner to any
person I meet