LinkedIn Top Voices in Job Search and Careers: The 20 creators to follow in Australia

Do you want to find a new job or grow your career?

LinkedIn News is debuting our Top Voices in Job Search and Careers. Follow these 20 thought leaders to stay plugged into the trending news and conversations shaping the world of work. 

Top Voices is a series of lists that have been editorially curated by the LinkedIn News team, which highlight the creators to follow who are writing and sharing about today’s important workplace, career and industry topics.

To compile each list, editors consider each individual’s content on LinkedIn. Specifically: Are they covering the topic at hand on a regular basis? Are their contributions insightful, conversational and timely? Have they built up and engaged with their communities? Do they seek to give and get help vs. being self-promotional? We aim to highlight a diverse set of voices, so that the list reflects the world we live and work in today. You can find more about who is eligible to be a Top Voice at the bottom of this article.

Check out this year’s #LinkedInTopVoices in job search and careers — and follow them to stay plugged into the conversation.

Her best piece of career advice: "Your potential lies in your strengths, so learn about your strengths and develop them. This creates the opportunity for you to be your best."

His best piece of career advice: "Don't be afraid to fail and don't be afraid to start again. You are much better off being at the bottom of a ladder you want to climb, than in the middle of one you don't."

Her best piece of career advice: "Stay consistently visible. Remember, it's not what you know, it's not even who you know. It's who knows what you know and how that adds value."

His best piece of career advice: "It all comes down to your mindset. If you are ready to embrace change and start making a conversation, you can jump through obstacles quite easily."

Her best piece of career advice: "Every person you meet is a potential doorway to new opportunities in the future. It's important to know what you're looking for, understand the company and team context, and move strategically."

Her best piece of career advice: "Don't be afraid to not have it all figured out. It is OK to not know what you want to do. It is OK to not know what your purpose is. As you go through your career journey, you will learn what you enjoy doing."

Her best piece of career advice: "Before making a career change, take the time to assess what really makes you tick and gain the career clarity you need to make the right choices. With clarity, you will gain the confidence to take action and create the career you desire."

His best piece of career advice: "Almost everyone is making it up as they go. There are very few true 'experts' out there. Don't assume others know more or are better than you, they are probably thinking the same thing about you."

Her best piece of career advice: "In the future of work, the visible, credible and connected will rule the market. Be proactive — the time you invest today in your skills, knowledge and relationships forge the opportunities of tomorrow."

His best piece of career advice: "Invest in yourself with clever and simple strategies. You will sail through and grow, no matter what situation the market is in or what country you are working in."

His best piece of career advice: "Work out what you don’t want to do first before creating a list of what you want to do in your career. Make sure you’re considering values alignment when doing this."

Her best piece of career advice: "Know yourself, believe in yourself and stay on brand. Work with companies and leaders whose values are aligned to yourself and always keep learning."

Her best piece of career advice: "Surround yourself with people who think differently to you."

His best piece of career advice: "Be loyal to your personal development before being loyal to any particular company. Too often we think we owe our loyalty to the brand on our business card, but actually your personal brand is the most important thing you can commit to."

His best piece of career advice: "Spend less time comparing yourself to others, and more time comparing yourself to who you were yesterday."

Her best piece of career advice: "Don't mess with your reputation. Your reputation speaks volumes of the credibility and value you have as a human being and once lost, it’s extremely hard to build up again. Live your life based on truth, integrity and kindness."

His best piece of career advice: "Argue like you’re right and listen like you’re wrong."

Her best piece of career advice: "Playing it safe won't get you noticed. To get promoted into leadership, start building your visibility in the office. Speak up more in meetings. Get to know senior leaders. Put forth your ideas and opinions. Don't be afraid to show your worth."

Her best piece of career advice: "To be visible is to be valuable."

Her best piece of career advice: "Even when it feels impossible, keep integrity within yourself towards your values and you'll always make the 'right' decision in life and work."

How we compile the list

Top Voices is a series of lists that have been editorially curated by the LinkedIn News team , with the goal of highlighting creators to follow who are covering the chosen segments and/or topics. To compile each list, editors consider each individual’s content on LinkedIn. Specifically: Are they covering the topic at hand on a regular basis? Are their contributions insightful, conversational and timely? Have they built up and engaged with their communities? Do they seek to give and get help vs. being self-promotional? We aim to highlight a diverse set of voices, so that the list reflects the world in which we live and work today. 

Who is eligible

Any LinkedIn member who shares content and drives professional conversations on the platform is eligible to be a Top Voice, with the exception of LinkedIn and Microsoft employees, members who have violated LinkedIn’s User Agreement , including our Professional Community Policies , or individuals currently running in an election for an executive, legislative or judicial position.

Top Voices may include individuals who are a part of the LinkedIn Influencer (invite-only) or the Creator Accelerator (application-based) programs. However, being a part of either does not automatically boost a member’s chance of being a Top Voice, nor is it a requirement or prerequisite for success on the platform. 

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New voices emerge every year — and there’s nothing stopping you from turning your own ideas into powerful conversations. Try creating a post to share your expertise or thoughts on the latest trending news , and you may be surprised at the community you find. If you’re struggling with where to start, follow our LinkedIn for Creators page for content inspiration, tips, news, education and more. And if you’d like to recommend someone for a future Top Voices list, let us know in the comments (just be sure to tag them and let us know why you love following them). We’re always looking for new individuals to highlight.