How to push back without being pushy

How to push back without being pushy

​Is fear of rocking the boat holding you back? or Are you too nice for your own good? When I look back on the not-so-pleasant experiences in my career and life, on every single occasion I can identify where I held back from confronting an issue when I shouldn’t have...
Life at ThoughtWorks – Sara’s story

Life at ThoughtWorks – Sara’s story

<p class=”lead”>We recently had the pleasure of chatting to Sara, who in her own words, found her dream job on DCC*!  Meet Sara Borgstrom, Business Analyst Consultant at ThoughtWorks/ Surfer Extraordinaire. Originally from Sweden, Sara studied...
6 tips for succeeding in male dominated industries

6 tips for succeeding in male dominated industries

Reposted from Steel Heels’ blog with Sharon’s permission. Are you a female currently working in a male dominated industry who is looking for ways to get ahead or stand out from the crowd? We know it can be tough and we know our readers are seeking articles on...
Avoid these 3 mistakes when writing a job ad

Avoid these 3 mistakes when writing a job ad

There is a popular saying- “Hire people who are smarter than you”. Yet when you look at your latest job ad, does it make you feel like you have created a perfect ad to attract the top talent? Will it make someone spill their coffee and think “I have got to go for this...