Career stories, inspiration & guidance

​Is fear of rocking the boat holding you back? or Are you too nice for your own good? When I look back on the not-so-pleasant experiences in my career and life, on every single occasion I can identify where I held back from confronting an issue when I shouldn’t have...

<p class="lead">We recently had the pleasure of chatting to Sara, who in her own words, found her dream job on DCC*!  Meet Sara Borgstrom, Business Analyst Consultant at ThoughtWorks/ Surfer Extraordinaire. Originally from Sweden, Sara studied Computer Science,...

Reposted from Steel Heels’ blog with Sharon’s permission. Are you a female currently working in a male dominated industry who is looking for ways to get ahead or stand out from the crowd? We know it can be tough and we know our readers are seeking articles on...

There is a popular saying- “Hire people who are smarter than you”. Yet when you look at your latest job ad, does it make you feel like you have created a perfect ad to attract the top talent? Will it make someone spill their coffee and think “I have got to go for this...

This month, the WORK180 co-founders had a stand at the Reinvent Your Career expo, our very first time “manning” (what is the female friendly word for this??) a booth for our own business. Throughout the two days, we met many women, who shared their stories around...

This article was originally published on Huffington Post. Google and I have developed a love/hate relationship as of late. When it comes to the latest marketing trends or figuring out which designer decided flared pants should make a come back, Google always delivers....

As awareness of diversity and inclusion gains momentum and many of us are taking an active role in spreading the word, it’s worth taking time to pause and reflect on what we are trying to achieve.  Seeking to improve gender equality by championing the cause means we...

Letting your mind wander is key to creativity, which is vital to innovation, problem solving, and general wellbeing. But when it comes to turning ideas into action and achieving goals, focus is key. Of course, focus is hard to find in a world full of digital...

​"You don’t need to talk to me about diversity, seven out of eight people in my team are women already." I caught up with a friend of mine recently who is the Head of Diversity and Inclusion at a major, ASX listed company. During our discussion she mentioned the...