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.

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 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...

Apr 11, 2021
6 min

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...

Feb 11, 2021
3 min

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...

Oct 20, 2020
4 min

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...

Aug 25, 2020
4 min

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...

Jun 24, 2020
4 min

Career Insights: Learning Languages to Globalise Your Career

Source: Pixabay In our latest Career Insights blog, YAIA's Careers Director, Kate Kalinova, explores online and offline options for...

May 18, 2018
3 min

Career Spotlight: Andrew Davies

Andrew Davies is the former Director of the Defence and Strategy Program for the Australian Strategic Policy Institute. Before joining...

Mar 21, 2018
5 min

Career Spotlight: Lyndall Sachs

Lyndall Sachs is the Chief of Protocol at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. She previously served as Ambassador to Iraq...