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How to be an authentic ally in the workplace this Pride month
Endorsed Employers: Accenture | CityFibre | Ericsson | NetApp | Powerlink |...
Pride Month 2025: How to find a workplace with a true culture of allyship
Everyone deserves to find belonging in the workplace. Discover how these employers ensure a culture of allyship is an embedded part of their parts.
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20 Candidate questions hiring teams should prepare for in 2022-23
While LinkedIn was once awash with advice for interviewees, today's hiring managers must also be prepared to answer tough questions from candidates. As confirmed in one of our recent global surveys, top candidates want to know more about the workplaces they’re...
5 Ways to advance your career as a working parent
If you’re a working parent, chances are you might experience a few challenges to continue developing and progressing in your career. Vinita Aggarwal understands this firsthand. She’s currently acting as the General Manager, Technology Delivery – Operations at nbn....
6 ambitious women and the workplaces supporting them
The women we spoke to in this article know a thing or two about the challenges and objections some people can put in the way of an ambitious woman. They also know the exact distance they had to go (to paraphrase Michele Ruiz) ‘to not hear those objections anymore’. ...
Does a career as a ‘tradie’ spark your interest?
If you want to gain on-the-job skills, have a career with a significant salary, and avoid spending years at university, a trade role would be ideal for you. Michelle Mullins has ‘been there, done that’ and offers some useful insights. “School and university are big...
4 Benefits of working in a start-up (for new parents!)
For new parents, making the move from a traditional role in the corporate sector to a start-up might seem risky. But working mom, Aileen Reilly, shares a few considerations that might change your perspective. “I started my career as a management consultant,” said...
3 steps to close the gender pay gap (tested by leading employers)
Let’s get one thing clear first: The gender pay gap isn’t about women earning less than ‘the bloke sitting next them’. Like-for-like gaps exist, yes. But for the most part, it’s illegal to pay employees drastically different amounts for the same value of work. But...
11 companies with great career development programs
What do you look for when searching for a job? Salary? Flexible working arrangements? Company culture? While these things are definitely important, if you’re looking to really set up your career and not just grind away at any old job, set your sights on a company that...
Invisible disabilities at work: A story to challenge perceptions
“In life, there are many different paths for you to choose. Although it can be difficult, the path less travelled can make all the difference.” Wise words from Kashveera “Kash” Chanderjith, and all they’re more powerful when you consider it’s Kash’s job to assess...
A day in the life of a Graduate Electrical Engineer
Considering a career in electrical engineering? We spoke with Montana Dawson about what it takes to enter the field and her role as a Graduate Electrical Engineer at Stanwell. In her role, she’s responsible for designing and fixing issues with electrical equipment,...