Engineering

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

4. Gain as much experience and exposure to the engineering world while studying, whether it be in the form of vacation work experience or even part time work in the area - Mark Beer, BHP Billiton Iron Ore.

3. Get a good understanding of all the basics.  You have no idea what you will and won't use in your career but you can be sure that if you don't understand the basics you will be at a big disadvantage if you have to work in that area - Ray Keefe, Successful Endeavours.

2. Working as vacation student may help in securing a full time role after studies - Saravana Rangaswami, Rio Tinto Alcan.

1. Don't just learn what you need to learn, rather, understand your learning process and how you developed your skills - Scott Randall, Linencare, Barwon Health.