A big part of my current job requires closing deals
with external and internal stakeholders and nailing
an important presentation helps with this. Most of the
units in the MCMS course required major presentations
– something as simple as presentation assessments
also helped with working in teams and managing
people, which is essential in my day-to-day work.”
LAURA IREEN LIEW (Malaysia)
Master of Communications and Media Studies (2016)
Senior Professional in Product Marketing at Samsung
Laura works in the Internet and Mobile division of Samsung Malaysia Electronics as part
of the content marketing team, helping to make strategic partnerships, and manage key
communications channels.
GAINING A
COMPETITIVE EDGE
Thanks to the versatility of the arts and social sciences,
graduates have a competitive edge in just about any industry.
Driven, creative, and disciplined, they effortlessly translate the
learnings of the classroom into professional settings, earning
reputations for being analytical, persuasive thinkers at the
forefront of innovation and disruption in their respective fields.
The digital world [is] very results-oriented.
It’s not really about how your clients feel
about your writing. Now it’s about whether
writing brings in ‘likes’, interactions, or
‘shares’. Because of this, you have to be
able to figure out what’s working in the
advertising environment right now. You
need to do this in order to decide whether
you should emulate it or do something new
based on new research. The research
skills I learned at Monash taught me how
to approach a situation in a very different
manner rather than [only] looking at things
from a specific angle.”
DIXON KHOO DI SHENG (Malaysia)
Bachelor of Arts (Social Sciences), Double Major in Communications
and Psychology (2014)
Creative Copywriter at Forefront International
Dixon works as a creative writer for advertising and marketing agency
Forefront International, and credits the research skills that have
helped him develop a specialisation in digital communication to his
time at Monash.
Employers are looking for individual disruptors,
who can adapt and deconstruct things to make
them better, faster and more efficient. Monashians
handle challenges with stride, and potential
employers are cognizant of that. My time in
Monash played an instrumental role in the most
formative years of my life – it was a great learning
experience that gave me time and clarity to carve
out my future beyond the school. It also provided
me the tools and capacities to grow into that
future self that I strive to be.”
TAY SIAO LIN (Malaysia)
Honours Degree of Bachelor of Communication (2015)
Bachelor of Communication (2014)
HR Business Partner at British American Tobacco
Siao Lin works for BAT in a dual function across both Malaysia and Singapore,
helping to develop, grow, and upskill talent across all HR-related strategic and
operational activities. She credits her time at SASS for helping her develop the grit
she needed to excel at work.
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A majority of my profession revolves around dealing with people.
Meeting people at Monash from different backgrounds, who have
different ideas and opinions, has been a practical benefit in my career.
[In my work], exposure to diverse cultures and perspectives is an
advantage, as well as the ability to think and work independently, and
most importantly be self-driven and motivated.”
NADIA DE SILVA (Sri Lanka)
Bachelor of Communication (2012)
Senior Account Executive at Ogilvy PR
Nadia works with Ogilvy Public Relations in Sri Lanka, specialising in PR consultancy, media relations and crisis
management. She credits her Monash degree for her well-rounded skillset and people skills.