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They think long term.

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I recently finished the final-round interview for a Graduate Architect role at Arup Australia. Does anyone know how long Arup typically takes to communicate the outcome after the final interview?
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Sharon Lee is a hard taskmaster but it's because she really cares about the team and the clients and the results. I've been on board almost 2yrs now and the culture is nurturing. The travel is… more

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Has anybody ever gotten a job through Octec? My mother got her first job that way so I’m thinking about getting my first job through them too since I haven’t had any luck with my interviews in the pas… more

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I recently got dismissed as an Operations Manager since it just wasn't working out (surprising my team and I...). I did Organic Chemistry in my Honours year, and moved on to Polymers and Material Scienc… more

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A company’s culture becomes visible during periods of uncertainty.Anyone can appear aligned during growth.Stress reveals operating philosophy.

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Avoid EY (and other Big 4 / 5 audit/consulting firms).
The glory days of these firms are long gone, and they are only filled with self certified Linkedin lifesytyle coaches - that's it.

Their core product was … more

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I’m interviewing for a pricing analyst role and I’d love some tips on what they ask in both the Excel practical and interview. Any advice would be great. Thanks!

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Markets eventually punish unnecessary complexity.
Internally.
Operationally.
Financially.
Simple businesses are harder to imitate than people think.

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I wrapped up my Master’s in Cybersecurity in October 2025. Since then I’ve been freelancing, doing some cybersecurity training work, and applying for jobs. No luck yet.
My major challenge is the entry level listing req… more

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I recently applied for a role I’m genuinely interested in. The hiring manager’s name was included in the ad, so I found her on LinkedIn and sent a connection request, which she accepted. I’m new to th… more

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Please help! I am married and currently without a job. My current home situation isn’t good and my job search isn’t going well. My mental health has dropped off and I am feeling suicidal sometimes.

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I am working for a tech startup in Sydney. I make around 180k plus super. I am trying to break in to 200-220k mark , ideally by stepping into a Lead or staff role. But a bit reluctant as I need to mak… more

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Bonus for max term employees

Are max term employees generally considered for discretionary profit share?

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Hi everyone,

I’m a Digital Marketing Executive in Brisbane with ~4–5 years’ experience across web, SEO, and paid media. I manage Meta ads (strategy + agency), build email flows, and plan campaign strategies.

Curren… more

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Hi everyone,

I’m currently working as a Design Coordinator at a construction company in Melbourne.

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* ~4–5 years total experience (architecture + current role)
* Recently registered architect
* Working on large-scale D&C… more

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Which engineering, science, or related organisations in Sydney are known for being genuinely supportive and inclusive of employees on the autism spectrum? I’m particularly interested in workplaces tha… more

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I want to start my skill assessment as a foreign trained medical laboratory scientist, already in Australia for my masters, how do I go about.

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When looking for funding, do you prefer a loan, a grant, or just learning about options before deciding?

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Toxic people ruins work ethics and culture. When someone wants to just do their work and go home, internal politics ruins the mood. I dont understand what are they gaining from it.

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I work at BBC and the jobs that the HR team give to themselves is out of control. Jobs for the girls. The global HR lead has given herself a new title "Chief Operating Model Officer". It is … more

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What are pathways into marketing/product management jobs these days? I know someone looking (they've got ~1.5YOE) and I have no real context. Just trying to understand them better.

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Hi, is there anyone here from Honeywell Australia?
I’m currently in a sales role and I’ve noticed the bonus structure this year feels quite low compared to the effort required. It almost feels like you’re putting in a l… more

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What are the chances for international (485 visa) business analytics students to land jobs in Australia, since AI slowly fills the junior and fresher positions?

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Hi everyone, I’m currently looking for my first job in Australia(Melbourne), mainly in civil/structural engineering roles. I’ve applied to many positions but haven’t received any positive responses or… more

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I provide data-driven cryptocurrency analysis designed to help identify high-potential assets before major market movements occur. By closely monitoring market trends, liquidity flows, and key technical indicator… more

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Many staff in the La Trobe Business School were told very quickly about being made redundant. They are in a teaching period and under a lot of stress. No care has been shown to these employees and man… more

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I had a job at local green energy cement factory. The supervisor said if you need to goto the toilet just go.
you don’t need to ask for permission. So we did what he said and the next thing I hear is… more

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Just came back from mat leave and AI hype feels like its at an all time high??

Just heard of a team member vibe coding internal tools with Claude, and another that runs all his slides through SlidePanda to improve… more

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I decided to leave this company due to an unhealthy and unprofessional work environment.

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