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Five not-so-common (but oh-so-useful) career tips for women in STEMM
Even as a toddler, Karen was fascinated by how aeroplanes take flight! Find out how she turned her lifelong passion for aeronautics into a dream career.
Want top-notch career development opportunities? Try mining!
Mining companies offer some of the best career development and mentoring opportunities out there. Learn how Marieka Vercoe built her career in mining.
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Why Women won’t miss 2020 | WORK180
Why Women Won’t Miss 2020 A break-up poem by Sophie Main. 2020 has been a difficult year for everyone, but the data is clear: women are bearing the brunt of the economic and social impact of COVID-19. For example, McKinsey reports tell us that women make up 39 percent...
Going all aboard a career change
With a decade long career at Southeastern Railway, Rebecca Smith has spent the majority of her time as a train driver. A role which was almost a spontaneous decision after seeing a vacancy while working on the platform. It’s a decision she is proud of, and she smiles...
When kicking glass is pretty sweet
Just about everybody knows a Candy Crush-playing human. That’s because Candy Crush Saga and its variants are some of the most popular mobile games in the world. The sweet sounds and visuals conjure nostalgia and are loved by millions across the globe, spanning all...
Life and work lessons from lockdown
COVID-19 didn’t arrive with instructions. So while it’s all too easy to focus on our failings, it’s important for everyone to recognize how much we’ve accomplished this year — even if that accomplishment is simply making it through a pandemic. It’s also important we...
New mum in lockdown: Life lessons and silver linings
Like many new mums this year, Rebecca King has only ever known parenthood during a pandemic. But while 2020 has presented pressures no one could have prepared for, this dedicated mother and Melbourne Water employee has managed to find several silver linings during...
Working from home is here to stay… Here’s how to make it work for you
With headlines and reports suggesting that many organizations will choose to reap the rewards of remote working long after the COVID-19 lockdowns, it seems working from home is here to stay. As advocators of the benefits of flexible working (WORK180 team members work...
Life and work lessons from lockdown
In a year of lockdowns, curfews, and elections, it’s fair to say that 2020 has been a difficult and divisive year. But we’ve ridden the waves together (albeit in varying different boats), and now is the time to reflect and share the valuable learnings we’ve picked up...
Life and work lessons from lockdown
This time last year, the world was excitedly preparing to welcome in 2020. At the same time, the World Health Organization received the first report of COVID-19 — and life has never been the same again. A lot has been learnt since then, and while it’s easy to focus on...
NAB Careers: How to live life in the moment
Nuby Rangel moved to Australia with only basic English. She joked that a year later she had to learn a whole new language with all the acronyms in her new position at NAB. Now ten years later, she’s thriving in her role in data analytics. A cancer diagnosis faced Nuby...