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
The career-boosting benefits of an employer that anticipates your needs
When your employer anticipates your needs and supports them, great things can happen to your life and career. Emma Yabsley knows exactly what it’s like.
Which resource has great career opportunities and why is the answer renewables?
Discover how one woman has built a thriving career in wind energy, how you can do the same, and what it all has to do with acid rain?
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Finding meaning in construction at Multiplex
Erin Pidcock is known for being smart, ambitious, and having a wicked sense of humor. Her non-traditional career path has led her to be Operational Development Manager at Multiplex Constructions, and her success there means her team is growing to make even more of an...
A focus on leadership development for women at Ericsson
Ericsson understands the value of women in leadership and focuses on cultivating its key performers into critical business roles. Their FUEL program is a multi-faceted development program designed to improve the representation of women in leadership through tailored...
Flexibility on a growth path at Transurban
At WORK180 one of our criteria for Endorsed Employers is that you can ask about flexibility in the interview stage without fear of losing out on opportunity because of it. Sindhu Samuel did exactly that when she joined Transurban and manages her role as Head of Cloud...
Supporting single parents to thrive at BHP
Reagan Spencer is a proud single mum to her two children. She knows stereotypes can cause barriers preventing single mums from thriving, and she’s adamant that it’s not going to stop her – and it shouldn’t stop other single mums either! "I want to be an advocate for...
6 pieces of advice every woman returning to work needs to hear – CommBank
Rebecca Crabb has quite the impressive CV. She’s worked at some of the biggest banks and financial institutions across Australia, contributes to the community through several social impact committees, is currently undertaking her Masters in Leadership, and now adds...
A career that allows you to travel with Rheinmetall
Erika Gallagher has always wanted to work overseas, so when an opportunity presented itself to move to Germany for three years with Rheinmetall she jumped at it. Dispelling myths about defense Erika has always worked in defense, so when Rheinmetall approached her with...
Looking after all their employees at Splunk
Splunk know how to look after their employees, and they have a number of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support people. We spoke to five of their employees dedicating time and effort to making the ERGs successful and engaging about their mission, the achievements,...
24 companies to follow to build a career in STEMM
Upskilling, career transition or accelerator, and return programs. Options for women pursuing a career in STEMM are growing. But do you know what companies are offering these programs and where to apply? We asked 24 Endorsed Employers for All Women from different...
“I don’t even drink coffee” | A flexible journey with Lavazza
When Nicole Calderbank interviewed for the coffee company that would later merge with Italian espresso giants, Lavazza, she said the funniest part was that she didn't even drink coffee. But rather than be shunned away, Nicole was welcomed in with a supportive culture,...