Career stories, inspiration & guidance

Being on a board is very rewarding in its own right and I’ve seen all of types of people come to Get on Board Australia for help in building their board skills. The main motivators are: Looking to improve your skills in the hope of gaining a promotion in your...

There’s a common misconception that hackathons are merely opportunities for geeky blokes to consume truckloads of pizza and beer and spend a few days furiously programming. Not so, says Angela Bee Chan, Channel Marketing Specialist at APC by Schneider Electric. She...

“Sport has become a world language, a common denominator that breaks down all the walls,1 all the barriers. It is a worldwide industry whose practices can have widespread impact. Most of all, it is a powerful tool for progress and for development” – Ban Ki-moon, UN...

International Women’s Day is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the contributions made by women at work and outside of work. It’s an excellent event for organizations to reaffirm their commitment to gender equality and showcase the achievements made. It is also...

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...

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...

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...