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5 engineering career myths busted: What early career engineers need to know
Engineering careers often come with preconceived notions, perhaps more so for women entering the industry. But which are myths and which are facts?
From vacation student to GM: A golden career, 20 years in the making
Not many people have spent two decades with the same company, let alone grown from student engineers to senior leaders. Discover Sara’s incredible story.
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Indigenous empowerment at work: Beyond the buzzwords
Diversity, equity, inclusion. By now, you’ve probably heard almost every company promote these values. But if you belong in an underrepresented group of any kind, these values aren’t just nice-to-have perks – they’re a necessity to building a productive, rewarding,...
Meet Vicki: “At Thales, we don’t do ordinary things!”
“At Thales, we don't do ordinary things!” Vicki Emmerson tells us this with gusto as she speaks with us about her role as Thales’ Asia-Pacific Talent Acquisition Vice President. “There are not many people who can walk into work and see the Bushmaster in the morning...
Czech out Petra’s amazing journey to success
Early in her career at Zinfra, Petra Sleglova made an error. She knew it was an error right away. But it was late in the day, and she had to wait the next day before she told her manager. We all know that feeling. She didn’t sleep. She was so worried about what she...
Walk the talk: 3 employers raising workplace standards in 2023
We all know the cliche of the new year's resolution that starts strong in January and fizzles out by February. However, the companies we're highlighting today are anything but a cliche - they're demonstrating an unwavering commitment to their employees that extends...
From tragedy to passion: Finding the right career support
Jennifer Heugh was only 21 years old when her life changed forever. In 2009, Jennifer’s younger brother – then just 18 years old – passed away suddenly. And even more devastating, the exact cause of his death was unclear (and still is to this day). It was shattering...
7 facts, fables & fabulous things about being a woman in mining & construction
Are you looking for a career that offers stability, hands-on work, and the chance to use your problem-solving skills? Have you considered the mining and construction industries? Sure, they've traditionally been male dominated, but more and more women are breaking...
Does your work have more impact and meaning than you know?
When was the last time you really thought about your impact on people? Not customers. Not end users. Real people. Sometimes, we can be so focused on our productivity and performance that we forget just how much we affect others, whether it be our colleagues or the...
What it’s like to work in insurance: A woman’s perspective
What do politicians, car mechanics, and lawyers have in common? They all play necessary roles in our lives, yet many feature highly in lists of most hated professions. Also occasionally appearing on that list are insurance jobs, though not quite as highly as the first...
Don’t think a career in coal mining is for you? Think again!
When Leonie Newton, Supervisor – Production at Whitehaven Coal, was still at high school she never thought she’d “end up in coal mining.” But now, eight years into a successful career, she “loves it!” and encourages others to consider a role in the industry too....