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From receptionist to safety advisor: One trainee’s exciting career transformation
When Lizzie began her career in front office, she didn’t imagine that one day it would enable her to enter a brand new field and travel the world.
5 exciting reasons to say YES! to a career at Sandvik
Saying ‘yes’ has fast-tracked Courtney Doyle’s career at Sandvik and given her experiences she’d never have dreamed of. What could it do for you?
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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...
“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,...
How to stay grounded in a global executive career – J.P. Morgan
Sandra Alves is the kind of leader everyone wants — pragmatic, humble, and deeply engaging. She’s enjoying her career as an Executive Director at J.P. Morgan. An initiative she is focusing on at the moment is the launch of Chase digital consumer banking in the U.K....
Broad opportunities for development at Thoughtworks
Pam Rucinque is a Developer at Thoughtworks, but her career hasn’t been bounded by her title! They’ve provided her with a breadth of experience including consulting, technical assessments, delivery, project work, pre-sales, relationship management, and – her...
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...