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Mehtab says ‘deciding to leave my family and come overseas alone had made a positive impact on my career. Not having family around as a support network is hard, so be proud that you made a decision that will change your life in a good way and in a big way. It’s tough, especially the first few months. But you are strong. Give your 100% wherever you go, and your career and life will reward you.’
If you are an international student who is about to start your career, Mehtab advises you to be open to all the opportunities made available to you. Health Insurance was never on her list, but she loves working at Medibank. You never know until you try. Be open to more opportunities.
Another tip she’d like to offer is to try to learn as much as you can from the roles you do. Part time, casual, full time, doesn’t matter. Think critically, look for ways to improve and demand better of yourself. Learn and reflect from your experiences. Try to nurture some hunger to learn and grow your skills. Learning how people speak and how language is used differently is hard at first. The cultural differences are too. But stick with it, it gets easier with time.