Career stories, inspiration & guidance
Whether you’re looking for inspiration for your own career, after first person perspectives from our Endorsed Employer employees, or seeking DEI knowledge and guidance, we’ve got it all right here on our blog. You can use our search bar if you’re after something specific or simply explore our featured articles below.
Featured articles
Taking the path less traveled in an industry that’s anything but lifeless
SMCT Finance leader Faiza shares her career path in an unconventional industry – finding personal fulfillment and work-life balance along the way.
Meet Jay Esson
More articles
Does your job have these opportunities to help you succeed?
No job ad is usually complete without a list of benefits on offer for you if you take the role. These lists often include things like health benefits, career development opportunities, a fun and supportive culture. But have you ever wondered what the reality of these...
Women in IT: What it looks like when you overcome gender bias
Women have made incredible leaps and bounds in STEMM and other male-dominated industries, but one age-old challenge is still at the forefront: overcoming gender bias. Parisa Safari Nejad is familiar with this challenge, and she’s tackled it head on, building a...
Growing a leadership career in environmental sustainability
In mid-2021, Fiona Taukulis was called into her manager’s office. She was aware things at Stantec were changing, and that the industry she worked in was rapidly changing and accelerating. New acquisitions and expansion were also underway at Stantec. Her boss told her...
4 Tips for women entering the IT industry without a degree
If your career goal is to enter the IT industry, but you don’t have a degree, it could be a lot easier than you think. We spoke with Cherie Hunt, about her non-traditional route into the industry, moving from hospitality, into her current role as Senior Project...
Quiz: which flexible working arrangement best suits you?
There’s so much content out there that tells employers about the benefits of letting their employees work flexibly. This article won’t be doing that. There are so many articles out there that talk about how the pandemic has changed the minds of employers on the...
How women can enter the mining industry without mining experience
Does strong remuneration, challenging work, interesting training, travel opportunities, and working with advanced technology appeal to you? A career in mining could be right up your alley! No mining experience? No problem. Transferable skills, personal attributes,...
The power of women inspiring women in leadership
For many women, having other women as role models can give you the inspiration, drive, and support to achieve success in your career. Hana Shiraz, for one, is a big advocate! She believes in women’s ability to support and positively influence company culture and...
How to go for it as a woman in IT
You might think that to manage an IT Service Desk you would need to be super savvy on the ins and outs of tech. Well, that does kind of help. But IT company, Vaultex, has found that taking a broader approach to the skills they hire for has brought significant...
How a school program for girls is changing construction
When Timnit Tessema was in her second year of university, there was a nagging question in her mind. “What job will I have after graduating?” Having tailored her courses around a desire to work in construction, Timnit was unsure of what opportunities lay ahead for...