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5 Tips for flipping the switch in your career
Think it’s too late to change your career direction? Think again. Discover how Electrical Apprentice Annie made her switch to a new industry successful.
Why you don’t have to like cars to love a career at carsales!
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.
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An ocean of opportunity
When we caught up with Donelle Butler, we were amazed by her career story; it almost sounded like something you would see on TV. She spent fifteen years in the navy where she would be at sea for extended periods of time, often in the Middle East, working on critical...
Women serving cyberspace
With a son in an elite travel baseball team, bullmastiffs that are nationally ranked in the dog show circuit, a history in the military, and a hugely successful career as the Cybersecurity Director for Discover Financial Services, Gina Wierema is a high achiever in...
Need a career change? Here’s 6 steps to make it happen
Are you ready for a career change? If so, you’re not alone. According to a London Business School study, half the UK workforce (47%) would like to move into a new career. And in the U.S. two-thirds of the women workforce think the same. But how do you turn this dream...
Careers, kids and confidence
When Jacey Wheelwright interviewed with QSuper she made the point that family comes first, and they responded they would be worried if that wasn’t her priority. They’ve lived up to her expectations, and she enjoys a great work life balance, raising a family while...
Crafting code for social impact
From smartwatches, to factory robots, to climate control in your home, everything has software behind it. We caught up with Valerie Barber-Axthelm, Senior Embedded Software Engineer and Product Development Consultant at Exa Product Development. Valerie is the smarts...
Manufacturing a flexible career
Jessica Parletta admits she sometimes feels “mum guilt” for having a successful career that takes her away from being a full-time parent. But her role at CSL gives her the flexibility to spend time with her daughter, progress her technical career and manage a team of...
Introducing The Power Flip: It’s time for the employers to impress
Ever wondered why we’re called WORK180? It’s because we’ve flipped the hiring process 180 degrees and put the power in the hands of the job seeker. Yes, to attract the talented women that use our job board, employers must be ready to reveal their benefits, policies,...
Sport and sales go hand in hand
Every time we’ve spoken to someone who works at Splunk, we’ve been blown away by how positive they are about the company, their culture and the opportunities they receive. Caelah Stanley is no exception. As an elite athlete, both her career and her sport have been...
Women are the future of IT
At QSuper, they know women are the future. In IT, which is typically an area where women are under-represented, they are investing in supporting their women. They want to bring more women in and make sure they thrive. We spoke to 15 inspiring women succeeding in the...