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Career Scoop: Manufacturing Manager
In a nutshell, what do you do? I am the Manufacturing Manager for a major beverage manufacturing company. This involves the full management of approx. 80 people of a plant that makes and packages juice, spring water and soft drink. There are numerous departments within the plant which I lead, from quality, syrup making, production, […]
Career Scoop: Senior Graphic Designer (Architect’s firm)
In a nutshell, what do you do? I design reports, submissions, EOI’s (Expressions of Interest), presentations – visually representing our architects’ work without competing with it. I also design effective and communicative diagrams, 2D architectural plan renders and undertake Photoshop image editing. Why did you choose this career? Looking back over my career, the one role […]
Career Scoop: Instructional Designer
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 […]
