Career stories, inspiration & guidance
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11 companies with great career development programs
Whether you’re a graduate or been working for a while, taking a role with a company willing to groom you for greatness can pay dividends for your future.
Invisible disabilities at work: A story to challenge perceptions
Kashveera Chanderjith has tread her own path and is now raising her voice to challenge workplace perceptions of people with invisible disabilities.
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It’s never been a more pressing time for progress
About the time the Australian Government decided to create a national science agency over 100 years ago, the first International Women’s Day was celebrated, commemorating the movement for women’s rights. While both have come a long way over the century, we still...
From dreams of being a spy to a leap of faith…in IT
Fresh out of university I started my career in the NSW Roads and Maritime Services (known then as the Roads and Traffic Authority) as a policy graduate. Having completed my Bachelor of International Studies with a double major in Italian and politics, I dreamt of...
3 tips for an easier return to work following maternity leave
Let’s face it, returning to work after maternity leave can be daunting. Even though you may be returning to the same employer, and usually the same role, it can feel like a much bigger step. Such huge changes have happened in our lives since leaving work to start...
The small things that make a BIG impact on inclusion
Recently I have been fortunate to speak at a couple of diversity and inclusion conferences and it’s been really inspiring to see that, like Xero where I work, so many organizations are talking about the importance of inclusion. Whilst diversity is critical it’s...
5 Career Tips to Get You Back on Track
Are you where you thought your career would be at this point in your life? Do you love your team but are no longer challenged? Are you wondering if you can transfer your skills towards a different career path? Hi there! I’m Linda from the Talent Acquisition team at...
DCC Jobs rebrands to WORK180
We are thrilled to announce that we have recently finalised our capital raise and are undergoing a global expansion with the UK soft launch first up on April 19th, 2018. As part of our evolution, we have completed a great deal of research among candidates, clients and...
Return to Work with the Stamina Program
The Stamina - Women returning to work program is designed to support women wanting to return to work within a STEM industry. This is a free program, available for 30 females. Candidates must have previously worked in STEM and be looking to return to employment within...
7 signs it’s time to look for a new job
What was it you wanted to be when you grew up? And now that you have grown up, has that dream changed at all? Whether you are in the career you had always hoped for, or you see your current position as a stepping stone to other things, there can often come a point...
Career Reboot with Xero – Endorsed Employer for Women
Endorsed Employer for Women Xero recognizes the challenges individuals face in returning to work after an extended break. "Career Reboot with Xero is a recruitment campaign for job-seekers who are looking to return to work after a career break of 2+ years." They...