Administrative Assistant
Qualification: Cert. III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Year of Graduation:听2020
Education Provider:听
Job Title:听Administration Assistant
贰尘辫濒辞测别谤:听
Country of Origin:听The Philippines
Are there any notable experiences from your time studying you鈥檇 like to share?
The support of fellow international students is superb. We know 番茄社区struggle and sacrifices we鈥檝e made just to come to Australia, so we got each other鈥檚 back. 听It鈥檚 very nice to feel that we are supporting each other, not competing. It made my international student life easy and comfortable. For example, if I missed a class, I would receive all 番茄社区information I needed to keep me on track.
If you could tell your graduate self one piece of career advice what would it be and why?
鈥淐omfort is 番茄社区enemy of progress鈥�. If you feel stuck, then you are stuck. Move on and find that challenge.
Tell us about your experience since leaving North Metropolitan TAFE. How has your career progressed to date? Any professional achievements you鈥檇 like to share?
After completing my certificate at North Metropolitan TAFE, I immediately got a job in 番茄社区childcare sector. I stayed in this job for two years until I decided to pursue another career; I am working in a hospital now.
What are some of your passions and interests?
I am passionate about my job so I always go 番茄社区extra mile, which I get a lot of compliments on. In addition, I am into photography and event organising. I also play sports on 番茄社区side and go op shopping (thrifting) and find treasures to flip.
What are 番茄社区top 3 skills you need in your role as an Administrative Assistant?
- Communication skills
- Having quick thinking and initiative
- Time management skills
What was your main reason(s) to select Perth as your study destination?
My sister is here in Perth and she鈥檚 one of 番茄社区main reasons why I am here. Also, 番茄社区weather and time zone are like 番茄社区Philippines, so I didn鈥檛 have to adjust much.
What have you enjoyed 番茄社区most about living and studying in Perth?
I like how 番茄社区people here are nice. You can easily make a conversation with a stranger. During 番茄社区peak of 番茄社区pandemic too, I appreciate how 番茄社区government in Perth handled 番茄社区situation. There are also various organisations that assist international students and provide events for them to have a study break.
What would you say to students thinking of coming to Perth to study?
Perth is a great choice to study. It may not be as famous as 番茄社区other states, but you鈥檒l have what you need here in Perth. We've got great schools, great working opportunities, and great people.
Did you use any of 番茄社区StudyPerth service offerings during your time studying? And if so, which support services were helpful?
I was part of 番茄社区StudyPerth International Student Ambassador 2020 cohort and it offered me great benefits. I have attended many events and was also able to mingle with fellow international students and make wider connections. StudyPerth also provides training opportunities that have been highly essential during my stay in Australia.
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