Interviews with professional occupational therapists, asking about their experiences in the workplace and advice for new grads.
Brisbane Occupational Therapy Student Society
The team chats to Elly, one of the founding BOTSS committee members and a student of the first ACU Brisbane OT cohort. Elly talks about her work with Guide Dogs QLD and how she changed her degree a few times before finding her way in OT. She shares some really great tips about writing a cover letter and a resume and how important networking at events is.
The team chats to Jess, the Queensland manager for NDIS Community provider Better Rehab. She shared her experience of completing her masters and how she managed her new grad burn out. We also got to hear about what she looks for, as a recruiter, in a resume and what to do in an interview.
The team chat to Nicole about her role as a Practice Principal at Gateway Therapies and her experience with the NDIS as a practitioner. She also has some great advice for new grads entering the work force!
The team chats to Liz Forbes about her current role as Director of a rural Allied Health practice, and how she found her feet as a new graduate.
The team speak to Nick Flynn about his professional experience in rehab and as university lecturer, and hear his hot tips for new grads!