Career stories, inspiration & guidance
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What transferrable skills will help you thrive in the mining sector?
Tash Leith has found her purpose, turning her unique skills and character into a thriving career completely unexpected from where she started.
What makes a great boss? 8 true tales that answer this question
Discover the secrets of exceptional leadership. Explore 8 real stories revealing what truly defines a great boss. Find inspiration and insights here.
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5 tips on how to negotiate your salary and get the pay raise you deserve
Does the mere thought of asking for a pay raise have you feeling anxious? We get it, we have all been there. But does that mean that you should avoid it altogether? Definitely not! At WORK180 we are currently seeing an increase in job opportunities with our Endorsed...
Equipped with tools for a strong career in mining – South32
Diversity and inclusion advocate Siri Schlebaum attributes hard work and resilience as motivators to help her get to where she is today. At only 27 years of age, Siri has had many career milestones already and she is only just getting started. As a Graduate Mining...
6 simple rules for a ‘lucky’ career change with TransGrid
Meredith Butler thinks she’s just lucky. She thinks her career success with TransGrid has been a series of escalating good fortunes – and maybe it has, but we think there’s way more to her success than mere luck. In three years, she’s progressed from a Finance...
Mining a career in health and safety – OZ Minerals
Yasmin Gomes has an important role at OZ Minerals, and that is ensuring the health and safety of its people. Yasmin finds her role as a Graduate Occupational Hygienist incredibly rewarding. She has always had a fixation with the natural environment and loves the...
How to lead with inclusion – nbn
Justine Knight joined nbn as their lead on Diversity and Inclusion almost three years ago and has led the company through a series of initiatives to make them market leaders when it comes to inclusion. We spoke to her about how to shift the dial internally, and how to...
Juggling transport and family – TfGM
Like many of us, Lee Gorman knows all too well the struggles of COVID lockdown, working and caring for small children. He and his wife – an NHS worker – share two daughters aged 2 and 5, and his employer, Transport for Greater Manchester TfGM, has been completely...
A job with meaning at a company that cares – Lion
When you think of Lion, you may think of a company that’s all about helping people connect and have fun. But they’re here for a long time, not just a good time. Sustainability is a major focus at Lion, and one of their Leadership Principles is, ‘Do the right thing for...
3 tips to include more women into leadership within Fintech – ClearScore
Every day, hundreds of thousands of people log into ClearScore. They might be looking to view their credit report, check what credit products they’re eligible for, or protect themselves from identity fraud. It is Sara Sheridan’s job, as the Director of Insight &...
Lloyds Banking Group Returners Program Success Story
Jasmine Kohli loved her experience with Lloyds Banking Group Returners Program. She shares her journey from anxious Returner to thriving Relationship Manager. Why did you decide to apply for the Lloyds Banking Group Returners Program? After a 3-year career break, I...