Why do I want to work for this company? 1. Dedicated to corporate entrepreneurship, innovation and long-term sustainability 2.

Well-financed and has the potential to grow further 3. Coordinates large-scale, global, comple operations !. "ffers the opportunity to develop my leadership potential #. $earning organi%ation - &mployee ownership - "pen-boo' management - Wor'-life balance R&D Skills (y strengths are in) - ma imising the effectiveness of investments in new technologies - aligning innovation programs with broader business strategies - screening opportunities for new ventures and mar'et research - developing vision and strategy for new technology-based products - assisting with the development of commercialisation strategies - assisting with the management of intellectual property - *+D planning and structuring - preparing applications for government grants , *+D ta concessions - preparing applications for *+D grants and government assistance What factors have motivated you to apply for this position with Ernst & Young? - decided to pursue a career in research + development consultancy four years ago, to help turn ideas into new products and services that are going to ma'e a positive impact in people.s lives. /t the end of last year, - graduated with an (0/ ma1oring in entrepreneurship and new venture creation, and after wor'ing with small startup companies in the medical, health and fitness sectors, -.m interested to gain broader e perience consulting for businesses that are pursuing research + development across a range of industries. 2oining the research + development team at &rnst + 3oung would be a great opportunity to gain valuable consulting e perience wor'ing with top tier clients from /ustralia and overseas. &rnst + 3oung is well renowned for its innovative practices and its graduate support, which are also important factors for me, and this *+D position promises to be a good fit for my s'ills and interests. Strategic innovation - want to gain a good understanding of .s businesses, to contribute to the improvement of current technology and business processes, and to develop my leadership potential. 2ust as importantly, - share *io 4into.s commitment to innovation and long-term sustainability. Strengths & Weaknesses (y personality profile fits in the 5"W&*67$ category. 4he leadership strengths associated with the 5"W&*67$ category play an important role in providing) effective leadership, acting in a dynamic and decisive manner, being independent and self-sufficient, and sensing the big picture. 4he personality profile also highlighted the weaknesses in my leadership style) - can ma'e rash decisions under too much pressure, - may be too demanding of students e pecting them to set their own goals,

- am too independent of the research group sometimes, and my perfectionist nature means - have to be careful not to spend too much time on tas's that are not important.

Where do you see yourself in five years? 6ocus on what you hope to learn. What capabilities will you have wanted to build in five years8 6or e ample, 9- can.t say e actly what -.m going to be doing in five years, but - hope to have further developed my s'ills as a strategist and people manager.9 4his is a safe way to answer regardless of your age or career stage. &nter the interview 'nowing what three things you want the interviewer to 'now about you. 7se every :uestion, not 1ust this one, to get those messages across. 3ou can also shorten the timeframe of the :uestion by saying something li'e, ;- don<t 'now where -<ll be in five years, but within a year, - hope to land several high-profile clients.= 3ou can also use the opportunity to e press what e cites you most about the 1ob in :uestion. Working in a team - have wor'ed in a team of medical doctors and researchers to submit grant applications for large scale clinical trials focusing on surgical and behavioural interventions. (y role was to coordinate the input from various members of the team representing different specialties e.g., clinical, genetic, psychological, and demonstrate the resulting synergy to the grant panel. 4his e perience has developed my pro1ect management and leadership s'ills, as - was responsible for 'eeping the grant milestones on trac' and communicating with all sta'eholders. E tra curricular activities -n the last two years, - have delivered sport business innovation lectures and wor'shops to postgraduate students at 0ond 7niversity. - en1oy teaching this sub1ect as it involves 'eeping up with the latest technology in sport, and students are re:uired to pitch their own innovative sport business, product or event. -t has also been a great way to learn and practice real-life innovation together with my students, through pro1ects such as a collaborative wi'i. Development of professional skills - have wor'ed as an advisor to entrepreneurs and researchers who are investigating, developing and commerciali%ing new technologies in the medical and fitness sectors. 4his has benefited my understanding of the challenges in bringing new products to the mar'etplace, and developing business plans.