💬 Webinar Recap: Inside Industry #2 – Graduate Applications, Interviews & Cover Letters
- 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:
What Employers Are Really Looking For
Inside the Graduate Experience
AI, Values, and Personal Fit in Recruitment
Stay tuned to the API website and LinkedIn for updates!
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