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How to create a sustainable career future (personally and professionally!)
Through transitioning into a sustainability career, Lorraine Haugh has created a more sustainable future for herself! Discover the benefits that help her succeed.
6 Organizational traits that separate the good from great in tech
Whether you’re looking to progress or pivot into a career in tech, choosing the right organization to grow can be fundamental in shaping your trajectory.
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4 examples of flexibility with Cummins
Sarah Bilston has been with Cummins for 25 years now. She jokes she’s been married to Cummins longer than she’s been with her husband. Like any long-term relationship, flexibility and support have proven to be essential contributors to a strong and successful career....
Making a difference in the gas industry with BOC
Having studied Animal, Environmental, and Marine Biology at university – and knowing nothing about the gases industry – Melissa Webber never imagined herself working for a company like BOC. Now 11 years into her career there, she’s a successful Major Accounts...
Kids and careers in remote locations with BHP
Megan Ewing is a Pharmacist who made a career change into continuous improvement at BHP after having kids – finding the mining giant to be more supportive of families than her pharmacy career and opening up a world of opportunities for her! Unlocking value Megan is a...
Manager or Mother? How one mum balances being both at DHL
When Sandra Miles was 17, she asked her parents “what would make you happy and proud of me?”. They replied, “anything that makes you happy”. So that’s what she did. Sandra found a job she loves at DHL Express, she spends weekends camping and she’s raising a beautiful...
5 things you never want to hear as a working mother – LV=GI
Why do people ask women “won’t you miss your kids while you’re at work”? Seemingly curious and innocent as they might be, this and similar types of statements only inflict judgement, guilt, and outright emotional anguish on the person being asked. But the list of...
5 examples of living the company values at CSL
You won’t see much of Ljubinka Duzel on LinkedIn these days. Not just because she hates talking about herself, but because since being recruited to CSL through LinkedIn, she no longer sees the need for it. “I’m where I want to be until I retire now.” Finding her place...
How to tailor career development to fit your values at Hatch
In the little free time Katherine Tattersall has around raising a two-year old and working as a Process Engineer, she likes to sew. So, she knows the sense of achievement that comes with designing a garment in the fabric, fit, and fashion of your own choice. But the...
Learning the tools of the trade at Sandvik
Breanna Woodland always goes the extra mile, and at Sandvik, and her dedication is rewarded. She’s a Tools Sales and Support Representative, travelling to mine sites to clean and inspect rotary drill bits, write customer reports, and provide advice on how to extend...
10 online tools to help you create the perfect resume
While companies like Tesla and LinkedIn may have turned their backs on the traditional resume, they’re still a vital part of the hiring process for most employers. So how can you write the perfect resume? Here are ten writing tools to help you do just that. 10...