Career Insider Stories

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.

Discover career paths you never knew existed.

Be inspired to study something new.

Gain valuable tips and advice.

Understand what the job really entails.

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Alison Mitchell

Naturopath

Industries Naturopathy

Alison's inspiration for a long career is naturopathy is simple, she has a passion for helping people feel better and reclaim good health.

Arsalan Ali

Woolworths Trainee Manager

Business Industries Management

I never ran behind my dreams because my dreams are running behind me. Read Arslan's career story and be motivated by his pursuit of success.

Rahul Chauhan

Head of Strategy

Business Industries Marketing Public Relations

Rahul has 10+ years' experience managing media and marketing strategies for some of the biggest global brands (think BMW and Virgin). He now works with the world's third largest advertising and PR company.

Tea Lehman

Group Recruitment Manager

Human Resources Industries

In recruitment, a day does not go by that you will not be entertained and in many cases, amused. Read about Tea's 15-year career in HR and recruitment.

Nicholas Schirripa

Winemaker/Viticulturist at Casella Wines

Environmental Industries Viticulture

Nic loves all things wine and grew up working on family farms - a career in viticulture was his destiny!

Richard Snowden

Content & Social Media Manager

Digital Marketing Industries Marketing Social Media

"Dynamic, unpredictable and thrilling" are just a few words Rick would use to describe his dream role at one of the biggest names in international surf media, Stab Magazine.

Lena Kasparian

Fashion Designer & Creative Director

Design Entrepreneurship Fashion Designing Industries Small Business

Award-winning fashion designer and business owner, Lena tells us how her unique style has made its mark in the competitive world of fashion.

Emma Blomfield

Interior Stylist & Co-Founder @ The Decorating School

Design Industries Interior Design

For the past eight years, Emma's made a career out of her passion for interior design and dressed thousands of Australia's most beautiful homes along her way.

Tara Bennett

Designer & Director of the Provider Store

Designing Industries Small Business

Three years ago Tara started the Provider Store, an online destination for unique homewares either handmade by herself or by local and international creatives.

Belinda Lyone

COS General Manager

Business Management Industries Management

See how for the last 11 years, executive manager, Belinda has helped the family business grow to sell 21,000 office products a year – making it the largest B2B supplier in Australia.