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Career Insider Stories

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So, you want to know what it’s really like to start your own interior design business, run the kitchen in a major hotel, oversee the logistics for a multi-million dollar company, write and publish a series of books, argue a case in a court of law, or more?

We chatted with hundreds of professionals to gain first-hand insight into a range of industries and roles.

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Discover career paths you never knew existed.
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Be inspired to study something new.
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Gain valuable tips and advice.
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Understand what the job really entails.
Insider Stories - Real Career Experiences at Career FAQs
Andy McKilliam
ESL Teacher, South Korea
EducationIndustriesTESOL

'If anyone’s slightly frustrated with their work, or bored or just interested in doing something different, I think they should go overseas and explore.'

Insider Stories - Real Career Experiences at Career FAQs
Caroline Steele
Zoologist and Education Adviser, Taronga Zoo
Animal CareEducationIndustries

'The fact that I get to work with animals every day is fantastic.'

Insider Stories - Real Career Experiences at Career FAQs
Simon Carter
Architect and Sustainability Consultant
ArchitectureEnvironmentalIndustries

Simon says the most rewarding part of the job is "working with people who are authentically motivated to create a better world"

Insider Stories - Real Career Experiences at Career FAQs
Bill Granger
Chef, Restaurateur and Media Personality
Career InspirationDream JobsHospitalityIndustries

Becoming a chef was never on the childhood career plan for Bill, but he taught himself to cook through reading, eating and experimenting.

Insider Stories - Real Career Experiences at Career FAQs
Brett Lee
Australian Cricket Player
AthletesCareer InspirationFitnessIndustriesSports Management

'To wear the baggy green and represent Australia is a huge honour and, as a cricketer, there is no better feeling.'

Insider Stories - Real Career Experiences at Career FAQs
Natasha Stott Despoja
Senator, South Australia
GovernmentIndustries

'The stroke of the pen to a piece of legislation can affect peoples lives for the better or, sometimes, for the worse.'