Trimester 3 is here, and we hope you are feeling rested and recharged to take on the last term of the year! Although the break may be over, there’s still plenty to look forward to over the next 10 weeks. Whether you’re aiming to boost your WAM, meet new people or make the most of your final term, we hope you finish the year off strong. 💪
As you settle back into your uni routine, Capital W is here to bring you the latest career advice, opportunities and events to keep you in the loop. Happy reading! 📖
Podcast Playback
What do DJing and product management have in common? More than you might think! In this episode of Women in Spotlight, hear from Patricia Deocampo, a Product Manager at Commonwealth Bank and DJ, about navigating a non-linear career journey, finding opportunities in unexpected places and standing out early in your career. From pursuing creative passions alongside a corporate career to building your network, embracing authenticity and adapting to AI, Patricia shares practical advice for students entering the workforce.
Do you actually need a cover letter?
Short answer is only if they ask for one. If the application portal says cover letter required, attach one. If it doesn't, you can skip it for the roles you're applying to in bulk. Where it should make a difference is for the handful of jobs you actually care about. A tailored cover letter for a role you want, where you can say something specific about why this company and why this team, can be the thing that differentiates you. The key word is tailored. If you're writing one generic letter and swapping out the company name at the top and AI is writing your reason for “why this team”, you're wasting your time and the recruiter can tell.
The reason most cover letters get ignored now is because they all sound identical. AI has made it incredibly easy to produce a perfectly structured, completely forgettable half page that says nothing your resume doesn't already say. Recruiters who read hundreds of applications a day can tell immediately. If you're going to write one, keep it to half a page, say something your resume can't and make it obvious you've read the job ad properly. Check the company name. Check the file name. It sounds basic but "Cover Letter - Deloitte" attached to a PwC application is an instant rejection.
Centre Stage
Savini Ratnayake
This week on Centre Stage … our Capital W Vice President of Activities, Savini Ratnayake! 🌟
She’s a 3rd year Commerce/Law student with lots to share!
Quick Picks
Current read? East of Eden 🌾
Which university resources have helped you most? Studocu 🔝🐐
What’s a lesson that’s stuck with you recently?
If you want a community, you need to be a villager. Show up for your friends and inconvenience yourself sometimes, even in small ways, whether that means staying back after class to catch the LR together or coming into uni just to catch up. Those little moments mean so much.
Did you know?
Marketing ops is the behind-the-scenes side of marketing. You might manage the CRM, set up email automations, segment audiences, clean up customer data and track which campaigns are actually bringing in revenue. Things like an automatic welcome email after you sign up, or a sales rep being notified when someone keeps visiting a pricing page, are usually set up by a marketing ops team.
The role sits somewhere between marketing, data and technology, so you'll spend a lot more time working with systems and numbers than designing campaigns or writing content. Marketing and information systems are both common ways in, especially if you enjoy the technical side of how marketing actually works.
Capital W Events
Capital W x CMA x FinTech Soc x WIT x WIM present: AI Think Tank 2026!
Put your problem-solving skills to the test by creating an AI-powered solution to a real-world challenge. No technical experience needed!
👥 Enter individually or in teams of 3–5
💡 Get feedback from industry professionals
🏆 Finalists will pitch their solution in person at UNSW
🎁 Prizes up for grabs
📅 Key dates:
18th Sep: Registrations close
22nd Sep: Case released
26th Sep: Submissions due
28th Sep: Finalists announced
3rd / 4th Oct: Finals presentation
Sponsor Opportunities
Introducing - Next CA
We're excited to share CA ANZ's free student membership program, Next CA! Designed to tap into your future leader potential.
From sport and music to startups and global brands, Next CA helps you explore career pathways, hear real stories, and figure out what future you could look like.
The best part? As an exclusive member, you'll get up to 15% cash back deals from over 100+ major retailers - think The Iconic, LSKD and more!
Career Connect – Mentoring Platform
Future IM/Pact's Career Connect is a flash mentoring platform matching students and young professionals with investment industry mentors for 1:1 virtual conversations. Explore careers in investment management and advice, gain practical insight into roles and career paths, and build connections with professionals across the industry.
First published in the Capital W Bulletin, the newsletter of Capital W, the UNSW Women in Business Society. Read it there or subscribe.
