While running a women’s leadership program recently I asked everyone in the room to put up their hands if they were a leader. Less than half the hands in the room went up. It provided me with a good indication of how everyone perceived themselves in terms of their...
4 Tips to Make Your Resume Exceptional
Having a persuasive resume is something that concerns every applicant. The largest question generally is how to achieve a balance between individuality and conforming with expectation. Ultimately the most important element of your resume is clarity and focus. It has...
How to Ensure Your Career Doesn’t Stall While on Parental Leave
Since joining Caltex, Rebecca Dessaix’s love of a good challenge saw her experience six roles in eight years. Beginning in tax, she held multiple advisory roles before moving into a management reporting role focused on customer profitability. From there she took on...
QLD Women’s Week present: Gemma Lloyd
Co-founder of Diverse City Careers (DCC) and award-winning entrepreneur Gemma Lloyd was interviewed as part of the QLD Women's Week 2017. In this video she shares her story and some essential advice on finding success in what you love.
Superhero Daughter Day Challenges Stereotypes in Tech
Women’s job site DCC Jobs together with non-profit organisation Tech Girls Movement are determined to challenge gender bias and stereotypes in technology through a bold initiative aimed at primary school girls. Held to celebrate International Women's Day, Superhero...
Time for Me
Most recently I realized how I have spent the last 7 years raising children, running a business, being a wife, a sister, a friend, a mentor. I loved every moment but why did I feel guilty when I stopped to take Time for Me! Often when a commitment clashes I am quick...
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