Zoe Giagoudakis
Ask me about
- Exploring your passions
- How to turn your interests into a career
- Navigating a degree or industry you know nothing about
- How to find a job that matches your idea of work-life balance
About me
From no clue what I wanted to do in high school, to still exploring my passions today, my journey has been full of discovery.
In school, I was really curious and loved being involved – sports, dance & musicals, public speaking and volunteering. I finished Year 12 with a mix of subjects, many interests and had no idea what to do with them all! At university I studied Commerce – different to the subjects I had studied in high school. I gained some great practical financial skills, and a qualification that was adaptable to any industry!
After university, I still felt stuck in my career path. I took a gap year and travelled, gaining a new perspective on the world. Now a Graduate at Iberdrola, I love how I can rotate through different areas of the business to get a taste of what I might like. I’m still learning & figuring out what I enjoy!
About my role
- Analytical
- Confident
- Independent
- Practical
- Sociable
Procurement professionals buy any products or services that a company needs to function. These are typically very expensive and can be millions of dollars! In the Renewable Energy industry, examples include buying solar panels for a new solar farm, or specific technology for office spaces! To find the right products or services to buy, professionals need to speak to many different people about what they offer, and how much things cost. This means the job involves meeting with people who work in different companies to ask them lots of questions! Supply Chain refers to the journey these products take throughout their life cycle - from the raw materials used to make them, until they reach their final destination. Imagine it like a chain with each link being very different - products can take many forms and travel across various countries all over the world!
Education
- High School Certificate (VIC)
- Bachelor of Commerce - Finance & Management
Subjects
- Chemistry
- English
- Geography
- Languages
- Mathematical Methods (Maths B)
- Physical Education
Awards
- University of Melbourne - Leaders in Community Award (2022)
- Duke of Edinburgh - Gold, Silver Bronze (2019)
- House Sport Captain (2018)
- ADF LongTan Youth Leadership Award (2017)
Hobbies
- Camping
- Gym
- Hiking
- Rock climbing
- Travel
15 year old me!!
My career journey
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Studied my commerce degree during COVID-19
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Final semester abroad in Sweden
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Started working in consulting
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Quit and travelled for a year
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Now working in renewable energy
My typical day
My employer
