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How an international secondment helped this engineer’s career
Women in STEMM are often outnumbered by men by large margins. Learn how Sakuni Ranwala overcame this challenge and made her mark in her male-dominated field.
Working parents: Here’s how the right employer can support you
Returning to work after parental leave can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Discover how 2 employers are making this transition smoother for you.
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Episode Ten: Mental health at work with Camille Wilson
From her own lived experience of severe mental health issues from a young age, Camille Wilson truly understands what mental health can impose onto an individual’s life. Camille has studied a Bachelor in Psychology at UNSW and is part of the postgraduate program at the...
Staying grounded and down to earth
Faye van Wyk has always had a dream to fly. Literally. When she is not working as a Senior Manager at EY, she is clocking up hours at the nearest regional flying center. Her love of planes and travelling has seen her career soar into global roles at EY — but...
Find yourself a career, not a job
When Julia Wraithmell is at home, time seems to stand still as she feeds her beautiful horses and plays fetch with her dogs. Often donning a pair of wellies and a baseball cap, she loves nothing more than relaxing in her countryside home with her animals. But when...
Saying yes to create a fulfilling career
Erin Gamble has never really planned her career, instead “just taking every opportunity that comes [her] way”. After more than a decade in the aviation industry, her attitude of saying yes to everything interesting has led her to join Splunk, a Software Company, as a...
CGI Careers: Having a hard drive to succeed
Carly Deason is a Senior Technical Consultant at CGI. Starting as a graduate, she quickly progressed in her roles and has now been with one of the world's leading IT and business consultancy firms for almost fifteen years. Carly developed a love for Information...
Why and how leading employers are recruiting ex-military personnel
With world-class training, diverse experience, and a highly desirable skill set under their belts, it’s no wonder leading employers are recruiting ex-military personnel — especially those with the belief that one should hire for character and train for skill. Today,...
Why and how leading employers are hiring ex-military personnel
With data such as that found by LinkedIn and Westpac revealing that defence personnel over-index on all of the top twelve skills Australia leaders look for in employers, it’s no wonder leading organizations are hiring ex-military personnel. To help more organisations...
My post-military career | Finding and thriving in a civilian job
"You've got more to offer than you realize; make sure you translate your military skills into civilian jargon and don't sell yourself short." Currently thriving in their post military careers, Jo Johnstone and her fellow interviewees know exactly what it takes to...
My career post-military | Thriving in a civilian job
After intense physical, mental and emotional training, and having gained unique experiences and a diverse skill set, ex-military personnel are valuable employees to any organization. However, for those yet to make the transition, applying for a civilian job can be a...