INSIGHTS

YAIA's blog, Insights, is a platform aimed at promoting the voice of emerging young Australians in the analysis and commentary of international affairs. We accept submissions for articles for publication on Insights on a rolling basis.

Mar 22
2 min

Graduate Series: Assessment Centres

What are they? Assessment centres are one of the final steps of the graduate recruitment process which directly assesses potential...

Mar 15
4 min

Graduate Series: Job Interviews: What to Expect and How to Prepare

Securing a job interview is a significant achievement and presents an excellent opportunity to express to the hiring panel why you are...

Mar 1
3 min

Graduate Series: Psychometric Testing

What is psychometric testing? Psychometric testing is used in most instances for graduate job applications. While the form of...

Feb 22
3 min

Graduate series: Writing a successful CV and cover letter

Why do you need such a striking CV? Because research shows that recruiters only scan someone’s CV for an average of 7.4 seconds, meaning...

Feb 14
5 min

Graduate Series: Graduate Programs in International Affairs (Updated for 2023)

Graduate programs are a popular way to recruit talented entry-level candidates into the workforce. Graduate programs can be a fantastic...

Jan 17
6 min

Career Spotlight: Renee Cremer, CEO, Young Australians in International Affairs

In this Career Spotlight, we have the pleasure of speaking with Renee Cremer, about her career in international affairs and her...

Dec 4, 2022
5 min

Career Spotlight: Thomas Da Jose

In this Career Spotlight, we have the pleasure of speaking with Thomas Da Jose, a humanitarian engineer and social enterprise leader,...

Oct 11, 2022
4 min

Finding the right internship and your internship rights: Part 2

In this two-part series, former Careers Director Kate Purcell explores your rights and considerations when looking for or undertaking...

Sep 27, 2022
4 min

Finding the right internship and your internship rights: Part 1

In this two-part series, former Careers Director Kate Purcell explores your rights and considerations when looking for or undertaking...

Sep 13, 2022
4 min

Landing your first job in international affairs

In this latest edition of Careers Insights, YAIA Careers Officer Dorothée Steinbach discusses the struggles faced by students and young...

Aug 16, 2022
6 min

Career Spotlight: Georgie Harrowell, Commercial Specialist, US Department of Commerce

In this Career Spotlight, we have the pleasure of speaking with Georgie Harrowell, Commercial Specialist at the US Department of...

Jun 29, 2022
7 min

Career Spotlight: Jane Aslanidis GAICD, Global Executive

In this Career Spotlight, we have the pleasure of speaking with Jane Aslanidis GAICD, a Global Executive with experiences in...

May 26, 2022
5 min

Career Spotlight: Ly Tran, Professor and Australian Research Council Future Fellow

In our latest Career Spotlight, we are excited to speak with Ly Tran, Professor of International Education at Deakin University and...

May 13, 2022
5 min

Careers Insights: Leading the international charge for climate action

Signing of the Paris Agreement: Source - UNFCCC In this latest edition of Careers Insights, YAIA Careers Officer Kelsey Gray delves into...

May 4, 2022
7 min

Career Spotlight: Stephen Dziedzic, ABC’s Foreign Affairs Reporter

In this Career Spotlight, we have the pleasure of speaking with prominent ABC correspondent Stephen Dziedzic, about his career as a...

Mar 7, 2022
18 min

2022 Young Women to Watch in International Affairs

In celebration of this year's International Women's Day, Young Australians in International Affairs is delighted to announce our list of...

Oct 25, 2021
5 min

Career Spotlight: Professor Rory Medcalf, Head of the National Security College, ANU

In this Career Spotlight, we are honoured to speak with Professor Rory Medcalf, Head of the ANU National Security College, about his...

Sep 20, 2021
5 min

Career Spotlight: Gem Romuld, Australian Director, International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons

In this Career Spotlight, we have the pleasure of speaking with Gem Romuld, an impassioned advocate leading Australia’s push to draw...

Jul 27, 2021
6 min

Career Spotlight: Caitlin Gauci, Research Associate, Lowy Institute

In this Career Spotlight, we have the pleasure of speaking with Caitlin Gauci, Research Associate in the Pacific Island Program at the...

Jul 10, 2021
5 min

Career Spotlight: Liz Mackie, Senior Trade Policy Officer, British High Commission in Canberra

In this Career Spotlight, we have the pleasure of speaking with Liz Mackie, Senior Trade Policy Officer at the British High Commission in...