Careers stories

IWD 2023: Why women are more attracted to problem-solving than technology
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Kirstie van Oerle, partner at international IT services business, Netcompany, shares her views on women's social, economic, cultural, and political achievements.

IWD 2023: Breaking through the stereotypes for diversity in cyber
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As a cyber security professional looking to create innovative software to solve new problems in creative ways, I know that a diverse team achieves great results.

IWD 2023: Flexible working can reduce gender inequality by enabling mothers to stay in work
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The rapid normalisation of remote work has made both flexible working and working from home less stigmatised and could ultimately work in women's favour.

IWD 2023: Bridging the gender gap in cybersecurity
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Cybersecurity is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world, with the rapid rollout of technology heightening the demand for IT security services.

IWD 2023: What ‘International Women's Day’ means to me
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I started building my career to escape the limits set for me by my background, but today I continue to do it because it's what I love.

IWD 2023: How can we help more women achieve international careers?
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Encouraging more women into the global tech industry represents an opportunity for businesses to tap into bigger talent pools and diversified skillsets.

IWD 2023: How to overcome inequity and secure a satisfying career
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Life isn’t fair and many people find themselves in challenging circumstances that make it hard to get out of the starting blocks.

IWD 2023: How we can help women transform STEM fields
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Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) has to date been a male-dominated industry that is lacking in female participation across Australia, as well as on a global scale.

IWD 2023: Embracing equity in employment services is vital
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Asuria leads the conversation by discussing what it truly means to embrace equity within its own sphere of influence in the employment sector.

IWD 2023: The five elements that ensure women in tech reach their full potential
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There are a number of significant factors that need to come into play to ensure that women in technology can confidently pursue their ambitions and reach their full potential.

IWD 2023: Applying for the role now helps future women in STEM
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Research shows that women tend to prematurely screen themselves out of the conversation and hold themselves back from applying for positions in leadership if they don't feel they tick every single box.

IWD 2023: Cracking the code for creativity as a female software developer
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My pathway to becoming a software developer wasn’t traditional or planned. It was only by realising the breadth of opportunity that a career in technology offers that I decided to take the leap.

Macquarie Govt partners with Fortem Australia to close skills gap
Fri, 6th Jan 2023
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“We’re committed to our goal of uplifting Australian sovereign capability in cybersecurity and ICT, and this partnership with Fortem will help us in that effort.”

Globalization Partners study highlights a drive to upskill
Thu, 15th Dec 2022
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A new study from Globalization Partners has highlighted the commitment of the global workforce to upskilling, reskilling and career growth.

Infosys' global internship programme wins best program
Thu, 24th Nov 2022
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"As InStep continues to grow, we aim at providing interns an environment conducive to growth, the best working experience, and enabling them to participate in building a better future."

Why it makes sense to turn your finance function into a powerful business asset
Wed, 21st Sep 2022
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Giving the members of your finance team the chance to develop professionally is good for their careers and your business.

Generation Australia addresses skills shortage with new program
Wed, 7th Sep 2022
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Generation Australia has launched a new Data Analyst Program intended to help solve the skills shortage in business intelligence by harnessing the untapped potential of unemployed Australians.

Appian unveils low-code certification program in Australia
Mon, 4th Jul 2022
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Appian has announced a program to provide the next generation of low-code developers with access to education on the subject and certification to foster career opportunities.

HCL brings TechBee IT education programme to New Zealand
Fri, 8th Apr 2022
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HCL is bringing its TechBee early career programme to NZ in an effort to help close the country's IT skill gap.

ACS encourages federal leaders to think bigger around tech jobs
Fri, 25th Mar 2022
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The Australian Computer Society (ACS) is calling for greater visionary thinking from federal leaders around the industries of the future, particularly relating to IT technology roles.

Wage cuts for hybrid workers? New survey reveals surprising thoughts on remote work
Wed, 23rd Mar 2022
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New research from Poly has revealed that one in three Australian organisations believe it's fair to cut wages of remote and hybrid workers, with one in five believing remote working hinders career progression.

Why you should consider a career in artificial intelligence
Thu, 10th Mar 2022
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You don't have to look far to see that AI is on a rapid growth trajectory in Australia, as it's being used in almost every industry.

20% of CTOs reached the position in less than five years - A fast career path?
Wed, 9th Mar 2022
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STX Next research has found that 20% of CTOs reached their position in fewer than five years, demonstrating a fast, viable career path.

IWD 2022: TechnologyOne, UNIQ YOU to increase women in tech
Tue, 8th Mar 2022
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TechnologyOne has partnered with UNIQ YOU to increase the number of women in the tech industry by encouraging participation in these roles.