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 […]
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Career Scoop: Digital Special Effects Artist (Lighting)
Career Insight: Digital Special Effects Artist (Lighting) In a nutshell, what do you do? I do digital lighting for Visual Effects. This involves using a computer software that is used by the firm, to light Digital objects (e.g. creatures, buildings, trees etc) to produce images as directed by Visual Effects Supervisors, who then present it to […]
Career Scoop: Human Resources Advisor
Career Insight: HR Advisor In a nutshell, what do you do? I take care of the employee side of the business – finding good staff, bringing them on board, ensuring they’re trained and aware of our policies and procedures and then answering queries, writing and advising on employment policies, and helping managers to look after […]
Career Scoop: Soldier / Supervisor Intelligence Operations
Career Insight: Soldier / Supervisor Intelligence Operations, Intelligence Corps In a nutshell, what do you do? I collect, analyse and interpret all-source information, to enable Australian Defence Force commanders to make well informed decisions. In short, the main job I perform is to research and then produce reports in various forms- verbal, written, or presentations on a […]
Career Scoop: Creative Writer
Career Insight: Creative Writer In a nutshell, what do you do? I write and publish fiction, so far short stories and a novella. I am currently working on a novel about work itself. Being a writer generally means sitting down most days for a few hours and writing, with the hope that you are forming […]
Career Scoop: SCUBA Divemaster / Technician
Career Insight: SCUBA Dive-Master / Scuba Gear Technician In a nutshell, what do you do? I lead groups of certified divers to different dive sites, and I check and service SCUBA diving gear, including tanks and breathing apparatus, to make sure that it’s well-maintained and safe. Why did you choose this career? Having completed 2 […]
