Susan Surgener

Susan’s time spent working in the higher education sector spans almost 20 years.

Susan really enjoys working with, and working for students and has a great interest in seeing students finding out what they are good at and then going on to do well in their work and in their lives. In fact, if you were to put her through a career assessment inventory she would likely come out as people focused, investigative and administrative; which, luckily, is a pretty good match for the job she actually does.

Beyond work, Susan has an interest in all things artistic despite (self-confessed) no real talent for any of them: can’t paint, can’t sew, can’t act, can’t dance and can’t sing. Subsequently, she sticks to reading and writing!

Convince me in three…

January 24, 2020

In three minutes, could you convince somebody that you: Know why you’re at uni? Know why you’re studying what you’re studying? Know what you’re pretty good at? Know where you’re heading… Read More

Strategically Seeking Work Experience

January 20, 2020

In the market for work experience? If you’re not eligible to apply for formal vacation programs or paid internships, your aim could be get unpaid work experience – it’ll make you a more competitive… Read More

2020 Difference

January 14, 2020

Happy 2020! According to some, we’re not in a new decade until this year has run its course. All the more reason to make it special and do something different. Some of things you might contemplate… Read More

Fun and games

December 19, 2019

There’s nothing like fun board/electronic games during the festive season! Especially during the traditional lull – meaning post loads of food . Games are great for challenging your brain, getting… Read More

Christmas markets and labour markets

December 16, 2019

Yep, it’s that time of year again! The semester has ended and results are out. Summer is here and the festive season is ramping up. If you’re coming back next year, Semester 1 2020 may seem eons away!… Read More

One shared goal

December 2, 2019

Students come in many forms, with many different priorities. But you do have one shared goal – getting a job related to your field. So, whatever you are up to this summer, here’s a few takeaways to ponder… Read More

You are your resume

November 15, 2019

Students come to see us about resumes. A lot! So, what’s the fuss? The Cambridge Dictionary defines a resume as simply:… Read More

What’s in a network?

October 28, 2019

Let’s say, you’re at a graduate entry-level interview and you’re hit with questions like: “So, why did you choose this field?” or “How do you keep up with trends and developments in your field?”… Read More

Two way street

October 14, 2019

Interviews are stress heavy for most applicants, but they don’t need to be. To start with – pat yourself on the back – they’ve selected you. You’re in with a shout. Next up, take a minute out to focus… Read More

Get your social groove on

September 24, 2019

Do you have what it takes? Are you an aspiring leader aiming for beyond C-Suite status in the future? C-Suite being anything Chief – Exec positions such as Chief Info Officer, Chief Financial Officer,… Read More