DXC Technology

What did you study? When did you graduate?

I studied at Swinburne University studying a Double Degree in Business and Business information Systems, majoring in Business Management and Data Analytics. I graduated in December of 2023.

What advice would you give to someone who is thinking about applying for the DXC Graduate Program?

I would recommend applying to the DXC Graduate program if you have an interest in the tech industry. My experience with the program has provided me with a comprehensive view of the business from various perspectives and insight into the work conducted across multiple industries. Throughout this journey, the graduate team has been exceptionally supportive, ensuring a smooth transition into the new professional environment.

What was the first 6 months like? What have you really enjoyed?

The six months were a whirlwind of new faces, names, and processes! My time was divided between meeting team members (who were all very welcoming), engaging in online training modules, and getting posted to a government client. What I have enjoyed most is the inclusive and supportive culture at DXC; I have been encouraged to always ask questions and not be afraid to make mistakes.

Was your position with the DXC Grad Programme as you expected it to be? Did anything take you by surprise?

For the most part, my position with the DXC Grad Program has been what I expected it to be. The structured training and supportive environment have been in line with what I had anticipated. However, one pleasant surprise has been the level of responsibility given to me early on; I have been given the opportunity to manage multiple small projects. This has proven to be very rewarding and has given me valuable hands-on experience.

What did you study? When did you graduate?

Commerce - 2022

Tell us a bit about yourself: Where did you grow up? Important stages of your life (school, education, experience abroad, jobs etc.)

I grew up in rural Victoria, going to Primary and secondary school there. I studied university in Melbourne to then applying for a position at DXC in the Sydney team. While growing up I was active in soccer, badminton and futsal.

How did you come about applying for DXC and had you heard of DXC prior to applying?

Prior to applying I hadn't heard of DXC, but luckily I saw it on various graduate program websites. Upon finding out about DXC and seeing they had a Data and Analytics practice I knew it would be great fit for me.

How did you choose your specialisation for the Graduate Program? (compared to others)? Were you weighing up any other alternatives before choosing this area?

I always knew I wanted to work with Data - my appreciation first started when I got experience with data visualization.

What was your interview process like? What type of questions were you asked?

Leading up to the interview I was quite nervous. But in the actual interview, the people conducting the interview made me feel extremely comfortable and allowed me to be myself and express my skills and thoughts freely.  I was mainly asked Behavioral questions with some situational questions.

Did you face any challenges along the way? Have you learned any lessons so far from this experience?

It was a big learning curve going from Uni life to working full time. The main challenge was finding time for doing the things I loved during uni and all the free time i used to have. The main lesson I learnt to work through that challenge was time management and to make time to do the things i love (going on weekend hikes, after work sports)

What are your key areas of responsibility?

Currently I am on a data migration project to design a solution that will upshift our client’s databases into a cloud-based solution. As part of my role, I need to be knowledgeable in the cloud-based solution that we plan to migrate to I need to be ready to research and learn as much as I can then present any findings to my senior and client to discuss how it can benefit them and its implementation process.  All project documentation we must be up to date, and clean, therefore after presenting a document I like to add a short summary and link to the original file. In doing this I collate all the files in one area to ensure ease of access for myself and the client if we ever need to refer to a previous document.

Can you describe your typical work day?

I start off every day by going through emails and checking any messages I may have missed. Typically, my day will start off with a meeting with my senior where we will discuss our plan of attack for the day. Depending on how busy we I will either be working on the tasks we discussed by creating diagrams, decks or presenting information. If the day is quiet, I would use the time to undertake training courses in areas I’m interested in that I could be useful in the future.

What would you like to achieve in your career at DXC?

To gain as much exposure, experience and skills as I can during the Graduate program. Upon finishing the program, I want to be able to provide unique value to the Analytics practice and clients.

What do you love the most about your job?

One of the best parts about my job is being able to interact with and learn from such great minds. Being in an environment where we are encouraged to reach out to share ideas and thoughts is awesome.

What advice would you give to someone who is thinking about applying for the DXC Graduate Program?

• If a task makes you nervous or scared that’s a good sign! It means you are learning something new and developing yourself and you just need to think of it that way!
• Don’t be afraid to ask for help, everyone is always happy to help! You just got to ask. With regard to the Grad Program, try reaching out to a current graduate currently in the team you wish to join on LinkedIn
• Make the effort to branch out and make new connections. Things won’t fall into your lap if you are the wait and see kind of person. You must be ready to ask for help or say yes to opportunities.