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Empowering Women in Tech: The Role of Graduate Programs in Australia
Discover a shining example of a program that not only attracts more women to Australia’s tech sector but also retains them, driving a brighter future for the sector.
How neurodiversity can be an advantage in your workplace
Find out why we should focus on the unique strengths neurodivergent thinking can bring to the workplace, and the employer already taking great strides.
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Manager or Mother? How one mum balances being both at DHL
When Sandra Miles was 17, she asked her parents “what would make you happy and proud of me?”. They replied, “anything that makes you happy”. So that’s what she did. Sandra found a job she loves at DHL Express, she spends weekends camping and she’s raising a beautiful...
5 things you never want to hear as a working mother – LV=GI
Why do people ask women “won’t you miss your kids while you’re at work”? Seemingly curious and innocent as they might be, this and similar types of statements only inflict judgement, guilt, and outright emotional anguish on the person being asked. But the list of...
5 examples of living the company values at CSL
You won’t see much of Ljubinka Duzel on LinkedIn these days. Not just because she hates talking about herself, but because since being recruited to CSL through LinkedIn, she no longer sees the need for it. “I’m where I want to be until I retire now.” Finding her place...
How to tailor career development to fit your values at Hatch
In the little free time Katherine Tattersall has around raising a two-year old and working as a Process Engineer, she likes to sew. So, she knows the sense of achievement that comes with designing a garment in the fabric, fit, and fashion of your own choice. But the...
Learning the tools of the trade at Sandvik
Breanna Woodland always goes the extra mile, and at Sandvik, and her dedication is rewarded. She’s a Tools Sales and Support Representative, travelling to mine sites to clean and inspect rotary drill bits, write customer reports, and provide advice on how to extend...
10 online tools to help you create the perfect resume
While companies like Tesla and LinkedIn may have turned their backs on the traditional resume, they’re still a vital part of the hiring process for most employers. So how can you write the perfect resume? Here are ten writing tools to help you do just that. 10...
Leadership and motherhood: Finding the balance at CommBank
Yeonee Law shares her inspiring story of a thriving family and a thriving career. Swans are a symbol of grace. The fact they never submerge their bodies under water (unlike ducks) led sailors to believe them to be a sign against shipwreck. For Yeonee, the serenity of...
Being an Alcoa engineer and a parent
Anne Wright joined Alcoa as a graduate electrical engineer 15 years ago. She started at the Point Henry Aluminium Smelter in Victoria. However, as a third generation Alcoan, her new workplace already felt like home because it felt so familiar and she’d spent time...
The importance of confidence in your career – Water Corporation
With over twenty years of senior management experience, Nicky Waite has a lot to be confident about. She shares where her confidence comes from, and how we can boost our own. Fun fact: the fear of change is called Metathesiophobia. A certain level of anxiety around...