

It’s OK to Break Things
Anyone who has ever worn a uniform doesn’t need to be told that when the Commanding Officer (CO) says “My door is always open” they
Anyone who has ever worn a uniform doesn’t need to be told that when the Commanding Officer (CO) says “My door is always open” they
The reason given for my Performance Warning was “poor communication skills”. It was my second strike and a Performance Management Programme was instigated. Like Jerry
I met a Vietnam Tunnel Rat once not too many years ago. I didn’t need to be told he was a veteran who’d had a
The National Missing Persons Hackathon held Thursday 29 October 2020 was a clear first for me. As such I wanted to record some impressions on
Part 1 of 3 Location: The best Hotel Conference Centre in my country town. The guest speaker handled it really well when I put my
I loaded up the dog, the motorbike, the mandolin, spare fuel & water and just drove. I headed south from Darwin, turned right at Katherine,
For a Silent Veteran who had mostly avoided facing anything to do with the military the telecast of the Invictus Games in Australia kind of
I’ve never been so scared in my life – not before or since. Not in East Timor, not Adventurous Training, not when I had a
Do not lie to us, cheat us, or steal from us – you will not be forgiven. We are conditioned not to refuse tasks/requests. It
On my first posting I marched in to the middle of a rather tricky personnel leadership situation. It’s not appropriate to go into the details
Welcome to the platform! This instructional video will task the Veteran with 5 steps to learn the platform and help our staff correctly set you
Six months ago my car died and I lost my concrete manufacturing office job (our sole source of household regular income) in the same week.
WithYouWithMe is working with veterans to assist people with disabilities in remote communities Sydney, Tuesday, 1 September 2020: Australian military veterans will soon be helping
I had just bought my house and moved out of Mum & Dad’s and was trying to find ways to make myself a part of
Location: Will Rogers Stadium, Ft. Worth, Texas USA – November 2018. My husband and I walked in the door because we couldn’t find the place
There are two occasions in my life when I have sworn at my father and gotten away with it. Both incidents involved tall trees and
Read time: 2min Apply. No reply. Get an interview. Never hear back. Give up. Kind of like the recruitment game, it sucks when
Military spouses are 31-53% underemployed! We need to identify the problem with data, upskill military spouses, then set them up with a job! According to
Why it can be good practice to make space for whingers in your team. I want to tell you about one of the most valuable
How Diamonds and Automation will get you a job during COVID Are you sending dozens of job applications and getting rejection after rejection? Or worst
This is an article about change management and business needs vs business wants. I have found that most successful regional businesses are progressive, proactive and
First thing’s first: this article is not about Frozen or my fascination with Disney movies. This article is about building Software, not Olaf. I’ll write
Understanding your technologists. They comb through databases like a hungry Hyena, the data dictionary is their satnav and “data integrity” pleases them in ways that
Read Time: 3min Before my twenties I was an average middle of the road kid. A vanilla, suburbs kid that didn’t excel at anything. I wasn’t
“When JFK announced early in his term that the US was going to put a man on the moon and return him within the decade,
Get your mind out the gutter – what kind of woman do you think I am anyway? Of course it wasn’t just the men –
I have completed exactly one half of one round of golf in my forty (mumble mumble) years of living. One and a half if you
I knew I was going to be sacked that morning. The previous day I had walked out on the new Manager mid conversation. Just switched
One of the professions that have gained more value in recent years, thanks to the expansion of new technologies is cybersecurity analysts. Listed as the
Cybersecurity professionals are one of the most sought-after individuals in the tech sector. The demand for these experts is extremely high, there just aren’t enough
Technological advancements in almost all fields are taking place faster than we ever imagined. With this rapid growth, the automation industry is growing significantly alongside
So what is Robotic Process Automation? Robotic process automation is the method of using specialised computer programs called ‘software robots’ to automate and standardise recurring
Companies are now actively looking for data analytics experts who can interpret and use the data effectively. This rise in job opportunities can be contributed
With so much progression in the world, there are several terms that can be used to define the current period we live in. Environmentalists would
Hey everyone, Just wanted to take a minute to run everyone through the tech support assistance process in the event you encounter any errors on
Hi there! Thanks for your time to read this article, it’s great to see that you’re looking into new careers! You may not know much about
Tech isn’t scary – It’s exciting and ever changing. Hi! My name is Christine and I am an Associate Instructor for Data Analytics at With
What an opportunity. I have served 20 years in the Canadian Army with three tours to Afghanistan. Over the last few years I wanted to
Cheesy isn’t it? But I bet it made you laugh! It’s who I am really. Country raised, military trained, rural based. Cowgirls (ok, and Cowboys)
Hello Everyone! I built a list of resources that I have used to compliment my training at WYWM. The idea behind the list is to
A surprising number of datasets go into the Paddock to Plate food production process. Modern Agribusinesses are innovative early adopters of technology and are passionate
#bethecustomer I grew up in a small town which held little promise, surrounded by people who would ultimately land me in a bad place. I
A few ideas about searching for industries to work in. So you are just discharging and you are wondering what industries have a need for
Converting Your Weaknesses Into Strengths Part of becoming a better version of yourself is learning what your strengths and weaknesses are. However, many people will
Hey guys! Here’s the VOD for the first virtual lesson I held on 22/5. In it I gave a quick tour of the platform, and
Randstad partners with veteran business WithYouWithMe to help Australians gain new tech skills Sydney, Wednesday, 13 May April 2020: Global leader in HR and recruitment
I’m a people person, I’ve worked in retail, customer service, mental health and now veteran employment and career advice. I’ve studied psychology and human resources.
Ridiculously Helpful Tip – Changing the Interview When you are brand new and you want to jump into a cyber security career, the first thing
During my last article, I discussed some on my lessons learned about military transition and the requirement for a growth mindset, believing that I could
Every day at WYWM the Veteran Success team speak to people who are preparing for a life transition, whether that is a military transition to
Blue Prism accreditation will go a long towards making you competitive for your first job in the Automation industry. This session covers tips on passing
This article I cover off a few quick videos to get your gear squared away for a better student environment. Video 1) Basic System Checks
It’s a question that has likely been going on over the last fortnight in boardrooms all around the country. While there has been a lot
Three years ago, I was part of the team which helped found WithYouWithMe. We started WYWM with the mission of helping make the transition from
“From time to time in human history there occur events of a truly seismic significance, events that mark a turning point between one epoch and
Welcome to the new isolation world, where suddenly ‘I don’t have time for that’ is no longer an excuse. If you’re anything like me, you’re
Last year I was lucky enough to go on a study tour of San Fran and Silicon Valley. Along with some of Australia’s other emerging
Tune into this short video to see me discuss Managed Service Providers and entry roles in IT after completing our IT Specialists Pathway.
Read Time: 4 min The first step in adjusting to civilian life is getting a job and earning a living. And for that, you need
Read Time: 4 min Many military members assume that it will be easy to find a job after leaving the service. The job market is difficult
Read Time: 5 min Stress is just a part of life, but it shouldn’t overtake your life. Life is fast-paced, but every so often, it
Read Time: 7 min Are you not content with your job? Do you have to force yourself every morning to get up and head to
Read Time: 4 min The first day of starting the job should be an exciting and memorable experience. It’s natural to feel nervous and timid
So what is Robotic Process Automation? Robotic process automation is the method of using specialised computer programs called ‘software robots’ to automate and standardise recurring
Technological advancements in almost all fields are taking place faster than we ever imagined. With this rapid growth, the automation industry is growing significantly alongside
Cybersecurity professionals are one of the most sought-after individuals in the tech sector. The demand for these experts is extremely high, there just aren’t enough
Welcome to module 2 where we explore testing insights and how you can use testing to help improve your ability in the workplace or the
Module 4 is all about the WYWM Potential Platform. Some quick tips and tricks on how to use the platform to understand your teams testing
This is the final module in our Testing and Performance series (for now) with some interesting ideas on how to handle common manager problems you
Check out Mod 1 of our Testing and Performance training for more insights on how to interpret your results and what insights or outcomes you
Use this handbook as a written guide to help you better understand individual personal results or the results of your team members. You also have