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Former UNE Rural Science Graduate
Guy Roth was special guest speaker at the Rural Science Undergraduate Society Dinner on Saturday night at the Armidale Golf Club.
Mr Roth outlined how a UNE Rural Science Degree had helped him work in a variety of jobs in Australia and overseas. He also described how he used this knowledge in his current role as Chief Executive Officer Cotton Catchment Communities CRC.
“Obviously student life was different in the mid 1980’s – no mobiles, no laptops, no internet and we were probably the last year that didn’t have to type assignments. However, important things remain the same; solid and broad technical course content and a fantastic college campus experience. The close knit staff and student relationships, coupled with college life, sporting teams and other activities was a great learning ground for the essential generic workplace skills such as communication and people management.”
Mr Roth gave the students some tips to think about when they become employees. These included energy and passion, making sure work is of good quality, not bluffing people if you don’t know the answer – say you will go and find the answer, be helpful and thank people that help you, and practice good communication - both written and verbal forms.
“Employment prospects are bright for rural science and agriculture graduates despite the drought. There are plenty of jobs in variety of locations and disciplines in regional Australia for young graduates”. Mr Roth concluded.
More information: Guy Roth 0417 223 179.
guy.roth@cotton.crc.org.au 1st September 2007
