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OVERVIEW

In this online session, Mark Healy will guide Early to mid-career professionals through how to build a candidacy message tailored for job applications and recruitment scenarios. You’ll learn how to present yourself not just as another applicant, but as a differentiated candidate. We’ll cover how to assess the marketplace (which sectors / roles to target), choose the kinds of companies (small to medium vs large) for early gains, and avoid mistakes that can hurt your brand long term. Through real-world scenarios and actionable frameworks, you’ll leave ready to pitch yourself with clarity, confidence and competitive edge.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• Candidate differentiation strategy — how to position yourself uniquely compared to peers with similar experience.
• Sector and role targeting — how to choose which industries, organizations, and roles to aim for early in your career.
• Small / medium vs large organizations — benefits and trade-offs, and why small/medium can accelerate your growth.
• Market approach methods — direct outreach, networking, target applications, leveraging meetups and professional groups.
• Pitfalls that damage your brand — how poor applications, overreaching, or inconsistency can hurt your chances in the market.

OUR SPEAKER

Mark Healy

 Graduate Coach

Mark Healy is a seasoned engineer turned career strategist, with more than two decades of experience in Australia’s mining and resources sector. Beginning his career as a qualified Fitter & Turner, he later retrained as a Mechanical Engineer, going on to work for nearly 17 years on major EPCM projects across the country. His engineering journey saw him contribute to gas pipeline construction, power stations, alumina refineries, rail infrastructure, and a range of large-scale industrial developments.

Through these experiences, Mark gained first-hand insight into the demands of industry, the importance of adaptability, and the practical skills that employers truly value. These lessons inspired him to establish Graduate Coach, where he now focuses on bridging the gap between academic study and professional employment.

At Graduate Coach, Mark helps students and graduates move beyond traditional reliance on grades, resumes, and job boards. He advocates for clarity of direction, confidence in communication, and the power of building genuine professional relationships. His coaching is grounded in real industry experience, offering practical strategies that prepare graduates to step confidently into competitive job markets.

Mark brings authenticity, energy, and a pragmatic outlook to his talks, inspiring audiences to think differently about career success and employability.

Linkedin: Mark Healy

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