Career stories, inspiration & guidance
Whether you’re looking for inspiration for your own career, after first person perspectives from our Endorsed Employer employees, or seeking DEI knowledge and guidance, we’ve got it all right here on our blog. You can use our search bar if you’re after something specific or simply explore our featured articles below.
Featured articles
Raising the visibility of women leading in male-dominated fields
We spoke to three employers from male-dominated fields to see how they are answering the rally cry to raise the visibility of women in leadership roles.
5 Ways to develop your values in life and work
How can values help you navigate life’s challenges? We spoke with engineer Andy about developing personal values and working in a male-dominated industry.
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Celebrating INWED18 – International Women in Engineering Day
Rising to the challenge: promising data shows women engineers are most resilient in the job market. The theme for International Women in Engineering Day (INWED 2018) is “Raising The Bar”. At WORK18, we are fortunate to meet many inspiring women working in...
5 career tips to get you back on track
Are you where you thought your career would be at this point in your life? Do you love your team but are no longer challenged? Are you wondering if you can transfer your skills towards a different career path? Hi there! I’m Linda from the Talent Acquisition team at...
It’s never been a more pressing time for progress
About the time the Australian Government decided to create a national science agency over 100 years ago, the first International Women’s Day was celebrated, commemorating the movement for women’s rights. While both have come a long way over the century, we still...
From dreams of being a spy to a leap of faith…in IT
Fresh out of university I started my career in the NSW Roads and Maritime Services (known then as the Roads and Traffic Authority) as a policy graduate. Having completed my Bachelor of International Studies with a double major in Italian and politics, I dreamt of...
3 tips for an easier return to work following maternity leave
Let’s face it, returning to work after maternity leave can be daunting. Even though you may be returning to the same employer, and usually the same role, it can feel like a much bigger step. Such huge changes have happened in our lives since leaving work to start...
The small things that make a BIG impact on inclusion
Recently I have been fortunate to speak at a couple of diversity and inclusion conferences and it’s been really inspiring to see that, like Xero where I work, so many organizations are talking about the importance of inclusion. Whilst diversity is critical it’s...
5 Career Tips to Get You Back on Track
Are you where you thought your career would be at this point in your life? Do you love your team but are no longer challenged? Are you wondering if you can transfer your skills towards a different career path? Hi there! I’m Linda from the Talent Acquisition team at...
DCC Jobs rebrands to WORK180
We are thrilled to announce that we have recently finalised our capital raise and are undergoing a global expansion with the UK soft launch first up on April 19th, 2018. As part of our evolution, we have completed a great deal of research among candidates, clients and...
Return to Work with the Stamina Program
The Stamina - Women returning to work program is designed to support women wanting to return to work within a STEM industry. This is a free program, available for 30 females. Candidates must have previously worked in STEM and be looking to return to employment within...