Paradigm Infinitum CEO invited to speak at Griffith University

Kiong Chan, Paradigm Infinitum CEO and Senior Consultant, was recently invited to speak at the event “International Students, Employment and Work-integrated Learning: Rewards and Challenges”, for Griffith University at their South Bank campus. The event, organised by Griffith Institute of Higher Education, Careers and Employment Service, brought together university career specialists, former and current international students, academics and others working in the education, careers and training industry. The aim of this professional development event was for participants to share experiences, strategies, and ideas about helping international students, particularly graduates, embark on employment and careers.

Kiong was part of a panel of former and current students, who shared their experiences and perspectives of finding employment in Australia. Kiong’s presentation was very well received by the audience. “As a Griffith University alumnus, I was proud to see the number and the quality of Griffith University alumnae and alumni present at the event."

"I completed my undergraduate degree at QUT and three postgraduate degrees at Griffith University, and it gave me great pleasure to meet former and current QUT and Griffith University students. I was very happy to contribute to the event."

"I chose to speak about how international students and fellow alumni and alumnae can meet the challenges of getting a job and managing their career, and turning the adversities that they face into positive challenges, and problems into opportunities. Students and universities should not get caught up on over-emphasising the cultural differences and separation promoted by current day multiculturalism, but should also encourage and embrace the diversity, inclusivity and unity offered by integration into Australian society. The overwhelming and highly positive response that I received from University staff and international students surprised and delighted me, as I had anticipated that my presentation would be contentious because it touched on usually prohibited subjects where presenters usually practice a high degree of self-censorship.”