Suncorp
1 opportunity
Australia
Olivia
Insurance Graduate, Speciality Motor Portfolio
Q. What was your area of study?
I studied a double degree in Finance and Medical Science at the University of Technology, Sydney.
Q. Why did you apply for the Suncorp Graduate program?
Initially, I was attracted to the program's six-month rotations. I liked the idea of having control over the type of work I would end up doing. As someone new to the insurance industry, these rotations will help provide a comprehensive view of the business and open up various career paths.
Q. What did you learn about yourself during the Program?
That I am capable of more than I thought I was.
Q. What surprised you about working at Suncorp?
How friendly everyone is, and the flexibility of the work.
Q. What are three words you would use to describe working at Suncorp Group?
Engaging, supportive, dynamic.
Q. What are your career goals after you complete the Graduate Program?
My future career goal is to find a team within Suncorp Group that aligns well with the interests and skills that I'm currently building on. Specifically, I'm interested in roles that involve data analysis and strategic planning within the Consumer Insurance space.
Dab
Technology Graduate, Cyber Security & Risk
Q. What was your area of study?
I studied a Bachelor of Computer Science majoring in Security Engineering at UNSW.
Q. Why did you apply for the Suncorp Graduate program?
I started working at Suncorp in 2022 through the summer intern program. After experiencing the work culture and environment over the year, continuing at Suncorp through the Graduate Program seemed like the right option.
Q. What did you learn about yourself during the Program?
Surprisingly that I am more of an open, networking person than I realised.
Q. What surprised you about working at Suncorp?
The great workplace culture.
Q. What are three words you would use to describe working at Suncorp Group?
Opportunistic, freedom, sociable.
Q. What are your career goals after you complete the Graduate Program?
To become a security engineer within the Application Security Team.
Piper
Data Insights Graduate
Q. What was your area of study?
My area of study was a double degree Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science, at the Australian National University.
Q. Why did you apply for the Suncorp Graduate program?
I really liked the wide range of program streams on offer, and the positive work culture!
Q. What did you learn about yourself during the Program?
That I love exploring new opportunities.
Q. What surprised you about working at Suncorp?
How friendly everyone is, and how willing to answer all my questions.
Q. What are three words you would use to describe working at Suncorp Group?
Opportunities, flexibility, fun.
Q. What are your career goals after you complete the Graduate Program?
My main goal is to be in a role where I'm learning and growing my skills. I still have so many teams I'm yet to explore, so I'm excited to see what roles are out there!