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USC graduate lands job at UnderWater World
Lorin Willson has travelled extensively around the world and now has a degree that could land her a job at many of the exciting places she has visited.
But the University of the Sunshine Coast business graduate is pleased to still call the Sunshine Coast home.
Lorin, 21, graduated from USC in May with a Bachelor of Business (Tourism) degree and is enjoying working as the marketing coordinator for UnderWater World at Mooloolaba.
“I was attracted to this position due to the diversity of the work, as I knew every day would be different and challenging,” she said.
“My major roles include assisting with promotional campaigns, website development, customer evaluation, research, media analysis, financial control and maintaining the day-to-day running of the marketing department.
“I have always had an interest in tourism, as I have lived on the Sunshine Coast my whole life, and understand the significance of the industry to the local economy.”
Lorin said USC provided her with many of the skills she required for the job as well as with the opportunity to demonstrate these skills to UnderWater World while she was a student.
“I gained the position via a practicum placement as part of my Tourism degree,” she said. “The placement was one day a week for three months, so I basically had a three-month interview before being offered the job.
“The tourism industry is extremely diverse and competitive and any advantage you can gain while at university will be of benefit in becoming employable.”
— Katrina Scott