Have you ever been asked how you got into acoustics? Are you a recent graduate employed in acoustics and unsure of what the future holds? Do you employ young engineers and acousticians and not know what to do with them half the time or worry if they will stick around? Being the specialised field that it is, getting that first job in acoustics or employing the ideal graduate can be like finding and catching a unicorn. This paper explores what makes the field so unique for those starting out, in an anecdotal telling of one graduate consultant's story, 6 years down the track. The balanced discussion also includes summaries of interviews with employers and educators in the field. Topics explored will interest employers, employees and educators - including insight into retaining young staff, developing knowledge base versus on-the-job training, and shaping the industry to attract new talent and create jobs.
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