Career Woman

You’re hired! a millennial’s guide to getting the job

A great career is a priority for millions of modern women, especially as the opportunities are greater than ever. That’s not to suggest for a second that there is equality across the board, but there’s no doubt that you...
Reality check: Do 457 visa holders take jobs away from Australian workers?

The 457 Temporary Skilled Employer Sponsored Visa program, in place since 1996, haslong benefited Australian business. Without it, it’s easy to argue thatAustralia would have struggled to compete on the global stage, due to many skill shortages in the...
5 career-killing lies socially awkward women believe

If you’re socially awkward or anxious, chances are you hate small talk. I hear you. You think it’s superficial and a complete waste of time. Not to mention terrifying. And that’s totally understandable. How can you see the value...
What are you worth?

I am not trying to reduce any woman to a dollar figure, or encouraging us to care more about money than the value we add. Rather it is about ensuring that the work women are doing is valued appropriately...
It’s who you know: The three ingredients of a powerful network

No matter what stage of your career you are at, in todays world of constant challenge, change and busyness, you simply will not be able to move fast enough on your own. And sitting on your hands waiting for...
How to build and survive a diverse career

We tend to think about our careers as a straight line. First get a graduate level position, and gradually work your way up the hierarchy in your chosen field, usually in the one industry. But if my career experiences...
Great apps can give women an organized and stress-free life

Are you overwhelmed when it comes to balancing a budget? Do your nerves get frayed with challenging people? Would you like to be more organized and stress-free —and wonder how technology can help? Apps are a great way to...
Career dress code: should your ‘executive style’ really be an employer’s choice?

What is fair for a company to ask when it comes to dressing code, and when they go too far: when style becomes discrimination or sexualisation. There are several guidelines to be followed at any workspace. When starting a...
This is why goals aren’t achieved

We all have goals in life. This is the driving force that pushes us in doing our jobs or pursuing our careers no matter how narrow the road ahead of us becomes. Indeed, life is all about achieving these...