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range of networking and professional development
events. “We also formed a really nice community
of junior accountants,” she adds. “It creates a great
network at a very early stage in your career.”
While Lippis admits that networking can be scary,
she believes everyone can – and should – pursue
it, for the sake of both their professional and
personal development.
“It can be terrifying, but you just have to learn
to be comfortable with the uncomfortable. It not
only gets your name out there and enables you
to interact with people in your industry, but also
helps you determine the kind of accountant you
want to be and the kind of company you want to
work for,” she says.
“It’s so important, in terms of forming your
outlook and your knowledge, but also seeking
any opportunities that might be available,”
she says.
These days, Lippis works full-time while
studying in the CPA Program. She also volunteers
as treasurer of the School Food Matters board
and takes every opportunity to network, attend
“The most successful person in the
office isn’t always the one who’s there
earliest in the morning and leaves latest
at night. We need to understand that
the best way might not be how we’ve
always done it.”
DIONIE LIPPIS ASA,
COLLINS SBA
conferences and mentoring events. She shares
her professional experiences on leadership panels,
to support emerging leaders and new graduates
in Tasmania. Of her busy schedule, she explains,
“I once made an active decision to always say
‘Yes’ to opportunities. You might feel nervous
putting yourself out there, but seize as many
opportunities as you can, because you never
know what will come from it.” ●
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