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How women are smashing the glass ceiling in Australia’s energy sector
Three women in leadership at APA share how they’re breaking barriers and driving gender equity in Australia’s energy sector.
How to build a future in tech, one career step at a time
Career paths aren’t always linear. If you’re motivated to step into a technical field, embracing change can unlock new opportunities, growth, and fulfilment.
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How to find employers whose values align with your own
Within just a few days of starting at Amex, Sophie Normand, Vice President of International Small Business Products, knew she’d made the perfect next step in her career. She’d found an employer whose values mirrored her own – and she immediately felt at home. “I was...
Beyond the pause: Navigating the return to work with Accenture
If you’re accustomed to today’s working landscape, keeping up with rapid technological advancements and maintaining relevant skills may seem like a relentless sprint. For parents returning to work after taking a career break, it’s an uphill battle. While many...
9 Lessons in LGBTQIA+ leadership from Dan
Today, more employers are advocating LGBTQIA+ inclusive policies. And better yet, leaders are driving change from the front. Dan Groth, Director, Customer Experience & LGBTQIA+ Pillar Lead from Knight Frank, is one such leader. As he explains, the company’s DEI...
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...