Property and real estate

5. Experience gained on the job is so worthwhile. Try to get some vacation work in your last few years! - Brigid, Barwon Water.

4. Think outside the box, be innovative with ideas - Jeremy Tadros, Baulderstone.

3. Appreciate constructive criticism as it helps refine ideas and thought - Karen Sutherland, Tantaro Design.

2. LOVE what you do and learn with a passion! - Joseph Gigliotti, Telstra

1. Have a good relationship with your tutors and lecturers, it really makes a difference when it comes to obtaining references when you're first applying for jobs - Emma Challands, Project Services, Queensland Government.