Career Insight: Instructional Designer In a nutshell, what do you do? I design and develop customised online training for companies. I work for myself from home. Why did you choose this career? I enjoy creativity, helping others and making something that is complex, simple. Designing programs is also driven by project deadlines, so for me, […]
Career Scoop: Family Lawyer
Career Insight: Family lawyer In a nutshell, what do you do? I act for separated parties who may wish to obtain a divorce, sort out children’s arrangements and divide their property either by consent or through the Family/Federal Courts. I also draft financial agreements, advise on child support and domestic violence. Why did you decide […]
Career Scoop: Working as an Elder Lawyer
Career Insight: Elder Lawyer In a nutshell, what do you do? I assist older people and their families to confront and plan for the future, and the demands of ageing. Why did you choose this career? A combination of the negative and the positive. On the negative, I realized that I was never going to […]
Career Scoop: Working as Cabin Crew (Flight Attendant)
Career Insight: Cabin Crew In a nutshell, what do you do? As Cabin Crew our main responsibility is for the safety and security of the passengers and the aircraft. We have to be able to fight fires, apply first aid (including delivering babies and CPR), deal with hostage situations, do security searches and be able […]
Career Scoop: HR Generalist (emp. law and resourcing)
Career Insight: HR Generalist (employment law and resourcing) First off, why did you choose a career as an HR Generalist? I moved into HR accidentally, and because I had a natural interest in employment law. My back-pocket and specialist skill is resourcing (recruitment), which was the back door into an HR career for me. However, by […]
Career Advice: How to fail – and succeed – like a baby
What kind of relationship do you have with failure? When you think of failing, what comes to mind? I ask, because the way you think about and deal with failure is key to how you live – and to your chances of success. That holds true whether you’re searching for a new job, working towards […]
