John Holland Graduate Stories

Any candidate with a proactive attitude willing to get the best out of others will go a long way to achieving success in my role.

The most interesting aspect has been the numerous sites I’ve had the opportunity to be involved in. It’s an eye opener to see the challenges that arise delivering a project on site compared to what’s been written on paper.

Working on this project makes me understand more about the amount of work required to build a tunnel and appreciate more when I drive through one. 

Being ambitious, it is easy to put 100% focus into work and let things such as social life and exercise slip.

I was able to gain a deeper understanding of certain functions of a project, such as planning, and how it ties into the overall project.

I like to take some time to reflect on any achievements and engage with mentors or continue to develop my skills.

You must learn to not plan too much for the day ahead, the work is fast-paced and constantly changing.

My day will usually start with some planning. I always like to have goals for my day in terms of what I want to achieve. 

One of the great things about working in communications and stakeholder engagement is that it is a centralised role.

You need to develop a thorough understanding of what you are delivering and the challenges involved, as every day will present a new problem for you to solve.

If you are passionate and have the drive to learn you will find invitations to other construction sites, and contractor facilities will readily flow your way.

Preparing for the Graduate Program for me started during my university time. I made sure that I had previous work experience in the engineering/construction industry while studying.