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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.
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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 14, 20225 min read
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...
Oct 25, 20215 min read
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...
Sep 20, 20215 min read
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 27, 20216 min read
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...
Jul 10, 20215 min read
Career Insights: CALD Australians, a New View of a 'True Blue' in Australian International Affairs
In this edition of Careers Insights, YAIA Careers Officer Bayan Yazdani explores the unique challenges and opportunities for Culturally...
May 21, 20215 min read
Career Spotlight: Dana Throssell, Consultant, KPMG
In this Career Spotlight, we have the unique opportunity of speaking with Dana Throssell, Consultant at KPMG, about her South-East Asian...
Apr 23, 20217 min read
Career Insights: What You Need to Know for Graduate Recruitment to the Federal Government
In this Career Insights blog, YAIA’s Careers Officer Kate Purcell outlines the graduate recruitment process for the public service and...
Apr 11, 20216 min read
Career Insights: Graduate Programs in International Affairs (Updated for 2022)
In this Career Insights piece we share a key list of graduate programs for those interested in a career in international affairs....
Apr 11, 20215 min read
2021 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...
Mar 8, 202119 min read
Career Insights: Volunteer in international affairs to turbocharge your career
In this Career Insights blog, YAIA’s Careers Director Lauren Twine explores the value of volunteering for your professional and personal...
Feb 11, 20213 min read
Career Spotlight: His Excellency Mr Gregory Andrews, Australian High Commissioner to Ghana
In this Career Spotlight, we have the privilege of speaking with His Excellency Mr Gregory Andrews, Australian High Commissioner to...
Feb 3, 20214 min read
Career Spotlight: Clarice Campbell, South-East Asia Director TAFE Victoria, National President AIYA
In our latest Career Spotlight, we have the pleasure of speaking with Clarice Campbell, Director of TAFE Victoria (South-East Asia) and...
Jan 31, 20219 min read
Career Insights: Rejection, or Retrospection? The Blessing We Fear
In our latest Career Insights blog, YAIA’s Careers Officer Bayan Yazdani shares his experiences of rejection, and how they can help us...
Jan 22, 20217 min read
Career Spotlight: Gönül Serbest, Chief Executive Officer of Global Victoria
In this Career Spotlight, we have the privileged opportunity to gain insight from Gönül Serbest, CEO of Global Victoria, part of the...
Jan 14, 20217 min read
Career Spotlight: Dr. Zac Rogers, Research Lead, Jeff Bleich Centre at Flinders University
In this Career Spotlight, we have the unique opportunity to gain insight from Dr. Zac Rogers, Research Lead at the Jeff Bleich Centre for...
Oct 29, 20203 min read
Career Insights: Writing a standout cover letter to land your next role
Image Source: pxfuel In our latest Career Insights blog, YAIA’s Careers Officer Kate Purcell discusses how to prepare an effective and...
Oct 20, 20204 min read
Career Spotlight: Daniel Flitton, Managing Editor of The Interpreter, Lowy Institute
In this Career Spotlight, we have the pleasure of speaking with Daniel Flitton, Managing Editor of The Interpreter at the Lowy Institute,...
Sep 30, 20204 min read
Career Spotlight: Dr Alexandra Phelan, Deputy Director of Monash Gender, Peace and Security Centre
In this Career Spotlight, we have the pleasure of speaking with Dr Alexandra Phelan, Deputy Director of Monash Gender, Peace and Security...
Sep 2, 20206 min read
Career Insights: Preparing your CV for success in your job search
In our latest Career Insights blog, YAIA’s Careers Director Lauren Twine discusses techniques for preparing and refining your curriculum...
Aug 25, 20204 min read
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