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 Happy New Year to you all!
I hope you managed to enjoy some downtime over the summer break - those of you who were not studying during Trimester 3 that is - and are refreshed for another exciting academic year in 2018.
My name is Michelle Whitford and I am the Acting Dean (Learning and Teaching), standing in for Professor Ross Guest who is away on research leave until July 2018. Prior to stepping into the Dean role, I was Deputy Dean (Learning and Teaching) with Griffith Business School. I have also had the pleasure of being a Program Director of the Bachelor of International Tourism and Hotel Management with the School in the recent past.
In this edition
In this edition of The GBS Edge I am pleased to share with you tips to help relieve exam anxiety, news about employment opportunities, as well as some fantastic student stories. We hope the information provided is of assistance to you with your studies, and it affirms that choosing Griffith as your study destination was an excellent decision.
We are always keen to hear from our current students and our graduates (also known as alumni) about your achievements. If you have anything you would like to share with the Griffith Business School community, please forward your contributions to gbscommunity@griffith.edu.au
On behalf of all my colleagues I wish you all the best for your final assessment items this Trimester and I hope to see you around campus in the coming weeks and months.
Associate Professor Michelle Whitford
Acting Dean (Learning and Teaching)
Griffith Business School
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Exams don't have to be scary
The students who get the highest marks are not
necessarily the ones who are the smartest, but the ones who are the most
organised and well-prepared throughout the trimester.
But sometimes, no matter how prepared you are for an exam, it’s hard to avoid some anxiety.
Watch the short clip below to hear seven tips from ASAPThought to help you beat exam anxiety.
Top tips for exam day
1. Get there early. Make sure you arrive early so that you have time to get settled. Arriving late can cause anxiety and get you started on the wrong foot.
2. Answer what you want, when you want. You don’t have to answer the questions in the order they are presented. Be a rebel and do the last ones first, or first ones last. You may be less anxious if you answer all the easy questions first and then allocate the remaining time to the more difficult ones.
3. Review your answers. Finished your exam with minutes to spare? Don’t leave early. Instead, use that time to review your answers. You will kick yourself if you accidentally missed a multiple choice question, or the short essay question on the back page that you didn’t see because you rushed out of the exam room.
Want more?
Library services offer a range of exam
preparation tips such as how to beat exam anxiety and tips for exam day.
Get more tips here.
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Finishing your studies this Trimester? Take the next step in your master plan.
Did you know that people with a postgraduate qualification earn more than those with a Bachelor's degree alone? With a range of postgraduate scholarships and flexible degree options that allow you to fit study around your life, there has never been a better time to pursue a postgraduate business qualification.
Register to attend a Q&A session
Book a 30-minute one-on-one Q&A
session to discuss your interests and circumstances, in person or over
the phone, with one of our study advisers. You’ll get information about
your study options, and learn about the range of support services
available.
Date: Monday 22 – Wednesday 31 January 2018
Time: 10 am – 7 pm daily
Location: Gold Coast, Logan and Nathan campuses
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Recognising and rewarding academic achievement
 Do you know there are a range of GBS and industry funded prizes available in undergraduate and postgraduate courses and programs offered by Griffith Business School which recognise and reward academic achievement?
Being the best in your class can boost more than your employment opportunities. At Griffith it can boost your bank account too!
 Find out more about GBS Prizes and Awards
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Join The Star’s PR Department during the Commonwealth Games
The Star Entertainment Group are offering you the opportunity to gain amazing experience working as a Media Liaison or Talent Liaison Officer over the period of the Commonwealth Games.
The positions
Media Liaison Officers will assist with media inductions, supervising photoshoots, sharing pre-determined information with media, and escorting media around the property.
Talent Liaison Officers will assist talent while they are completing media interviews, escort talent around the property and assist talent managers with additional projects.
These are voluntary roles, running for the duration of the Commonwealth Games, which can be undertaken as part of a GBS Work Integrated Learning course.
Any interested students should contact Caroline Riot via email at c.riot@griffith.edu.au
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Graduate employment outcomes exceed national benchmark!
 The
Graduate Outcomes Survey for the 'Business and management' discipline revealed a 77% full-time employment rate for our graduates in 2017. This exceeded the
national benchmark of 75.8%.
The survey data captures domestic
undergraduate graduates engaged in full-time employment.
This year's results represents a year on year increase of 4% for Griffith Business School hosted programs.
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Calling all marketing students!
 Griffith Business School is seeking expressions of interest in forming or being a member of a new Marketing Student Club.
Join your fellow students and take up the opportunity to pursue a special interest, develop new skills and make new friends.
Join as a member or apply for executive positions.
Click here to express your interest.
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Maximise your time at Griffith. Get employment ready with BusinessPLUS
 So
you're feeling confident that you'll graduate from Griffith with a
world class degree from a leading Business School... but what else are
employers looking for?
We know that employers want graduates who have
theoretical knowledge, but who can also demonstrate additional skills
and a range of experiences that will make them a great employee.
BusinessPLUS is a new co-curricular program for
GBS students designed to help you identify and build skills and
experiences that will prepare you for your life beyond Griffith. The program will be launching in Trimester 1 2018. Keep an eye on your inbox for more information.
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Global opportunities are yours for the taking
 When Ini Akinsanmi graduates, she will have a world of experience to set her apart in the job market – literally. The 21-year-old recently completed a global internship in China and, in doing so, has added valuable skills to her resume.
Ini is studying the Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Government and International Relations and says that on top of having an international experience, the job placement allowed her to step out of her comfort zone, giving her a serious skills upgrade.
“I ended up doing marketing and communications over there, which was not my study area at all,” she says. “But you should be open to whatever comes your way; if you limit yourself then you’re just going to lose opportunities. I now have the skills that a lot of people in even a marketing or communications degree may not even have because I’ve had on-the-job training.” …read more.
If you want to enhance your study by completing a part of your degree overseas, you can spend one or two trimesters abroad at a partner university and have this credited towards your Griffith program.
Applications close 1 February 2018.
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Extra opportunities put GBS at the top of the list for Georgia
 Griffith’s most recent
scholarship recipient hadn’t even decided where she wanted to study
until a visit to the Tertiary Studies Expo in 2017. But after
discovering all the opportunities Griffith Business School could offer her in the tourism and hospitality sector, Georgia Kelly says her mind was made up.
“Staff really took the time to speak
to me and explain what the course and the University could give me. And
Griffith had so much to offer in terms of scholarships and international
experience and study abroad that it made the choice easy.”
The incoming Bachelor of International Tourism and Hotel Management student was recently awarded the Pro Vice Chancellor (Business) Academic Excellence Scholarship, which will see her receive $15,000 over her degree to help with her educational aspirations.
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Need career advice or tips from people in your industry of interest?
eCareerCoach is a new online program that connects current business students with alumni and industry professionals to receive valuable industry advice. Watch the short clip below to find out more.
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