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Discover how to ‘ride the rails’ of career opportunities at Metro Trains
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How to use career changes to your best advantage
Born into an army officer’s home, Sheena Saigal learned from a young age that the only constant in life is change. “I’ve had a bit of an unconventional life and career journey,” said Sheena. “After growing up and completing my schooling in India, I continued to...
A 7-minute guide to Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Ok, seven minutes to guide you through what an ERG is, what they can look like, why they are important, and how to start one at your workplace – it’s a big promise. Ready? Let’s start the clock… What is an ERG? When we talk about ERGs, we are talking about Employee...
Overcoming bias: How to go beyond platitudes & tick boxing
Like a lot of women working in traditionally male-dominated industries, Marta James has unfortunately felt her own share of gender stereotypes catching up with her at various points in her career. But she hasn’t let this hold her back from achieving success! As...
5 Ways women in tech succeed with Cisco Meraki
Looking at the statistics on gender and diversity gaps in the technology industry, it’s not surprising women still feel like it can be tough to build a career in this space – let alone rise to a leadership position. But there’s a growing number of successful women...
Storytelling: making an impact as a F5 Sales Operations Analyst
Technology is a disruptive industry, constantly seeking to innovate and stay ahead of the curve – and it needs to react quickly to changes in consumer behavior. As a Sales Operation Analyst at F5, Megha Razdan talks us through her essential role, translating big data...
Debunking myths about careers in data centers: Q&A with AWS
Your first thought about working in a data center might be this: a cold dark room with blinking lights, and a bunch of tech heads. But Jennifer Sims, Senior Data Centre Operations Technician, Amazon Web Services (AWS), says it’s so much more than that. As...
Career progression & pivots: How a sidestep can be your step up
When it comes to career progression, your natural inclination might be to look for the next “step up”. But what about a step sideways? A lateral career move could, in fact, be the best step you take in your career. We spoke with Rachel Fong, Integration Lead at BHP,...
Feeling the parent guilt at work? Find support at IGO
During Carolyn Hartmann’s six years at IGO, she has enjoyed a successful and exciting career as an electrical engineer working on a range of projects – from ground-up developments to helping innovate greener technology. In 2018 Carolyn welcomed her first child and she...
A purpose-driven career: Helping patients lead better lives
If you’re a STEMM professional, what motivates you in your role? While professional ambition and job security can be strong motivating factors, for many in the field there are also the altruistic reasons that draw people in – such as knowing you’re making a...