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.

Insider Stories - Real Career Experiences at Career FAQs

Alessandra Marques

Marketing Manager, AAPoly

Industries Management Marketing

Alessandra describes herself as simple and shy, however, when it comes to her passion for her work and education, she wants to shout it from the rooftops!

Khalid Ahmed

Financial Controller at New Balance

Accounting Finance Industries

Despite his dreams of being an F1 driver Khalid still finds his role very thrilling - swapping the racing seat for an office chair at of one of the biggest and oldest shoe brands.

Aileen Towse

Optometrist

Allied Health Industries

With a career in optics spanning over 14 years, Aileen has experienced many highs! Read all about them here and her tips for anyone wanting to explore a career in optometry.

Sue Xue

Finance Analyst at The Wrigley Company

Finance Industries

Sue's travelled and worked for some of the biggest international organisations. Since settling in Sydney she's joined Australia's #1 workplace, The Wrigley Company (part of Mars Inc.)

Amanda Palm

BLOGS X BANTER Founder & Writer

Industries Small Business Writing

Amanda is the founder of BLOGS X BANTER, as well as a professional writer for online media specialising in creating content that clicks.

Bashir Mourad

Supply Chain Manager at Johnson & Johnson

Business Industries Logistics

Due to the global span of today’s supply chain network, anything can happen, any minute, from anywhere in the world, and that will turn your whole day upside down!

Tahnee Claeys

Head of Operations at Mad Paws

Business Industries

Hailing from Belgium, Tahnee took a leap of faith when she left her role at business giant ExxonMobil, to move to Australia and work for a small startup.

Annie Moon-Arkell

Founder of Mo Creative Marketing

Digital Marketing Industries Small Business

Annie is all about helping business owners conquer their digital goals! Follow her journey from bar manager to copywriter and now a happy and successful business owner.

Lynette Corcoran-Sugars

Engagement Officer, The Australian Red Cross

Human Resources Industries

Be inspired by Lyn's story, who describes herself as a born humanitarian and always looks for ways to support and encourage others.

Kulvir Kaur

Senior Beauty Therapist

Beauty Therapy Industries

Although Kulvir's traditional Indian father did not initially approve career as a beauty therapist, she pursued her dream and has now inspired a cultural change in her family.