eBay

What surprised me most was the level of cross-functional exposure. Even as a grad, you’re constantly collaborating with different teams, which means you quickly gain a much broader view of the business and how projects come together end-to-end.

The eBay AU culture is also truly unique - it’s a place where you genuinely look forward to coming in because of the people and the events throughout the year. A highlight for me was attending a runway at Australian Fashion Week!

The most valuable part of the eBay Grad Program has definitely been the level of ownership I was given from the start. I was trusted to work on meaningful projects like our Museum of Sneakers, rather than just observing from the sidelines. That hands-on experience really accelerated my learning and built my confidence quickly. It also gave me great exposure to cross-functional teams across the business and helped me understand how decisions are at scale. 

What has been the most valuable experience so far? 

“The most valuable lesson I have learnt so far is the value of people. A big part of what makes eBay successful is the community that we build with our team, our buyers, and sellers. A meaningful career is one filled with meaningful connections, and I believe I am achieving that here at eBay.”

What did you find surprising when joining the graduate program?

“Having joined the eBay Grad Program in 2022, I was pleasantly surprised at the overwhelming support I received from each team I joined — where my managers created a safe space to bring my fresh, new insights and ideas, own projects end-to-end and enable the autonomy I needed to experiment, fail and try again. With the openness and commitment from my managers, I was able to overcome any self doubt or feelings of imposter syndrome.”