💬 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.