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
Equity & Diversity Project Manager
Nic is responsible for developing and managing equity and diversity projects for regional University, CSU. Read his inspiring story and how he overcame his own mental health and identity issues to go on help and inspire many others.
see full story >Chef, Restaurateur and Media Personality
Becoming a chef was never on the childhood career plan for Bill, but he taught himself to cook through reading, eating and experimenting.
see full story >Australian Cricket Player
'To wear the baggy green and represent Australia is a huge honour and, as a cricketer, there is no better feeling.'
see full story >Senator, South Australia
'The stroke of the pen to a piece of legislation can affect peoples lives for the better or, sometimes, for the worse.'
see full story >Physiotherapist to the Queen
'You've got people traipsing in from all points on the compass nursing their pain and wanting someone to roll their sleeves up and do something.'
see full story >Children's Author
One of Australia's most successful writers, Morris Gleitzman recalls sending off countless manuscripts to publishers only to be rejected.
see full story >Award-Winning Author
'Just because you can put one word in front of the next, doesn't mean that they are going to be the right words. You have to be able to have an ear, eye and feeling for it.'
see full story >News Presenter
'Whilst a university degree assisted me greatly, the importance of hands-on experience can never be underestimated...'
see full story >Vet and Media Personality
'I’ve been bitten, kicked and hissed at. I’ve been chased out of paddocks by llamas spitting at me and strangled by snakes.'
see full story >Scientist
'My career is my hobby. It gives me a great chance to interact with people much smarter than I am.'
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