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How Dr. Zahra Jabiri made her mark in the energy sector
The energy sector isn’t always the first industry women think of when choosing a field to pursue their careers. But for Dr. Zahra Jabiri, there couldn’t be a better or more impactful career choice. “I chose to start my career in the energy and utilities sector...
Connecting people creates opportunities: A Q&A with nbn
nbn’s goal is simple: to design, build, and help deliver fast internet access to millions of homes and businesses across Australia. It’s one of Australia’s largest-ever technology infrastructure projects – but it’s about far more than speedy broadband! It’s about...
The inside story: What flexible working at Deloitte looks like
Big Four Australian accounting firm, Deloitte, is leading the way with its flexible working arrangements. Dubbed DeloitteFlex, this market-leading policy includes twelve flexible work options that allow team members to shape their working day and receive a range of...
3 ways Northern Trust opens a world of career opportunities (figuratively & literally)
When Hue Nguyen found she was stagnating in her work, she went looking for a new challenge. “At my previous roles - prior to Northern Trust - I was never sufficiently challenged. The markets I was dealing with were domestic (Australia only) and only engaged with a...
Leadership tips from the liquor industry | Ashleigh’s story
From a young age, Ashleigh Smith knew she wanted to work in a customer-facing role. Although originally working in the beauty industry, when Ashleigh came across an opportunity in liquor with retail giant Coles, she jumped on it without hesitation. “I like a...
The power of vulnerability for career success
In 2020, Kerry Hancock gave an internal presentation at Mott MacDonald about the struggles she faced when she came out as gay in the early part of her career. And while the people who watched greatly appreciated her presentation, the most memorable reaction she got...
What makes an employee return to a company after they’ve left?
What would it take for you to go back to a company after you’ve left? Your answer might heavily depend on the reason you left in the first place, of course. But when we heard of the unusual number of returning employees at Megaport, we thought it was worth...
6 success tips for women in the male-dominated meat industry
When Joanna Williams was a young girl, her dad would always talk about how the pigs they raised were for the national supermarket Woolworths. Even to this day, Jo isn’t sure whether her dad was telling the truth or if it was just his way of motivating her to work...
Pregnant and about to start a new job? What’s next?
Finding out you’re pregnant can often be a time of high emotions, but what if you were also in the middle of applying for your dream role? Should you tell the interview team the news or keep it to yourself? If you did let them know, would it harm your chances of...