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Be bold: How to launch a sky-high career with Queensland Airports Limited
By making two pivotal career moves, Vidusha Ratnayake has had the career success most of us dream of. Find out how being bold can pay off professionally.
How one energy leader’s disclosure efforts are leading the way for inclusion
Discover how SSE’s strategic approach to disclosure drives inclusivity, tackles barriers and promotes a fairer, more transparent workplace for all.
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The little engineer that could, and the train that got her there!
As a young Sri Lankan immigrant woman, Nisha Thirumurugan is no stranger to challenges. From developing an award-nominated robotic hand to founding a start-up, all while working to pay her way through university, Nisha turned the obstacles she faced into opportunities...
Recruiters told me not to mention my family: Why HubSpot is different
When looking for a new role, have you ever been told not to mention your personal or family situation to prospective employers? Interviews can be stressful enough, but being a parent can add an additional layer of anxiety – especially for women in traditionally...
In a career rut? How 3 ‘career saviours’ helped me
While Heidi Seo is now happily thriving as a Backend Software Engineer at ClearScore, four years ago her resume told a very different story. She shares with us her journey, and the three ‘saviours’ that helped dig her out of her career rut. 1. The inspirational...
CPB Contractors Training Academy: Training is the priority
Rebecca Britt is a Training Development Manager for CPB Contractors, currently delivering the Rozelle Interchange, part of the WestConnex motorway project in Sydney. She leads our Training Academy at Homebush, an accredited training facility established in 2016 to...
Get energized! Be part of an evolving industry at Stanwell
Stanwell’s values of “we care, we adapt, we deliver” align with Information Resources and Service Desk Manager, Vicki Dyer’s personal values too, and reflect the twists and turns of her own career journey. As a working mum, Vicki has successfully juggled a challenging...
Being a technical specialist at Ericsson
Leanne is part of a diverse team delivering projects that enable Ericsson’s customers to build new 5G networks, as well as maintaining and integrating the new networks to existing networks. A career as a technical specialist “My role is very hands on and specialised,...
Success and collaboration in biotech: It’s in the DNA! – CSL
If there’s one thing you should know about Vanessa Sandford, Senior Director of Drug Product and Global Analytics for global biotech company CSL, it’s that she doesn’t shy away from a challenge. “I gravitate toward complex challenges that contain uncertainty,” she...
Cash App: 3 tips to manage your return to work experience
If you’re considering returning to work after an extended break, you’ll be all too aware of the unique set of challenges making the transition will come with. Your self-confidence might be taking a hit after taking so much time away or you might worry about losing...
Breaking gender stereotypes at Hatch
Kristi McLachlan is the Director Infrastructure Eastern at Hatch Australasia, landing the role at the global engineering and project consultancy in 2020 and making a new mark in her career trajectory. Having now been at Hatch for over a year, Kristi has found the most...