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💬 Webinar Recap: Inside Industry #2 – Graduate Applications, Interviews & Cover Letters

  • Writer: Stephanie Somerville
    Stephanie Somerville
  • Apr 24
  • 1 min read

On 16 April 2025, we hosted our second Inside Industry webinar of the year, bringing together undergraduate students and early-career professionals from across the country to hear directly from the people who run graduate programs in the Australian power sector.


The session featured insights from:

  • Whitney Ottley – Transgrid

  • Jodie Lynch – Horizon Power

  • Zoe Seibold – Energy Queensland


Together, they shared practical advice and behind-the-scenes knowledge on:

  • ✅ How graduate recruitment processes work at their organisations

  • ✅ What makes a stand-out application and common mistakes to avoid

  • ✅ What to expect in a graduate program — including rotations, mentoring, and professional development

  • ✅ The role of values, personal interests, and communication skills in standing out

  • ✅ The evolving use (and misuse) of AI in graduate applications


This session was a goldmine of insight, offering clear, actionable tips for those preparing for their first roles in the energy sector — and reminding us all that authenticity, curiosity, and preparation go a long way.


🎥 Missed the session? A full recording is available below for PowerUP students and scholarship participants.






📢 More to Come: We’ll be diving deeper into the themes raised in the session across a three-part blog series, including:

  1. What Employers Are Really Looking For

  2. Inside the Graduate Experience

  3. AI, Values, and Personal Fit in Recruitment


Stay tuned to the API website and LinkedIn for updates!

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