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How one savvy graduate found career success in sales
Even as a toddler, Karen was fascinated by how aeroplanes take flight! Find out how she turned her lifelong passion for aeronautics into a dream career.
Why diversity & inclusion start with the power of connection
A fast, reliable internet connection means far more than streaming the latest shows. nbn™ knows the true power of connecting people.
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5 tips to get your career on track in rail (no matter your expertise)
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to build on a successful career, the rail industry might just be your ticket. It’s a sector that offers rich and rewarding career pathways for people across many disciplines, beyond straight engineering. That includes people...
5 in-demand careers for 2024 (and where to find them)
"The future is already here - it is just unevenly distributed." As we stand on the cusp of technological marvels and societal shifts, it's only natural to feel a touch of uncertainty about the future of your career. There are studies that show employers are...
Top 10 Graduate Programs for women in 2024
When the day comes for you to slip into that graduation cap and gown, get ready for a wave of excitement. Seeing yourself in the mirror, fully decked out in graduation gear, is guaranteed to bring an Elle-Woods-level smile to your face. And to make sure no uncertainty...
Sandvik: transcending the checkbox mentality for First Nations Employees
Samantha Lingman, Talent Acquisition Specialist at Sandvik, experienced a career lightbulb moment during an initial meeting with a First Nations trainee: “I could see they were uncertain yet resolute in their desire for change, seeking an opportunity to redirect their...
Want to be a leader? Check out 5 tips from an Amex Director
If you’re aspiring to be an effective leader, there are several qualities you’ll want to focus on – courage, respect, and empathy are at the top of the list. It’s easy to see the value of these attributes, but developing and exemplifying them takes work. We spoke with...
‘One day, we’ll all work together at CSL’ how this mom’s prophecy came true
You often read about workplaces that ‘feel like family’, but for one mother and her two daughters, it’s more than a marketing metaphor! We spoke with sisters Nina Djordjevich and Anja Kozulin who’ve worked at science and bio-technology company CSL for six and ten...
Empowering Women in Tech: The Role of Graduate Programs in Australia
In the fast-paced world of technology, innovation knows no bounds. Yet, when it comes to gender diversity, the tech sector has been grappling with a persistent challenge: the underrepresentation of women. In Australia, as across the globe, organizations are waking up...
How neurodiversity can be an advantage in your workplace
“If you have met one person who is autistic*, then you have only met one person. That is because the way autism presents and impacts a person is very individual and is exactly why it’s called a spectrum disorder. Kathy Ivkovic, Model Risk Manager at Bendigo and...
How this property company makes everyone feel at home
Being in real estate is all about dreams. Sure, it may be other people's dreams, but you get to contribute to the long-term aspirations of people and organizations by helping them find a new place to call home or a pathway to new adventures. Sounds fun, right? It is....