Career Club: Own Your Story – Preparing for and Excelling in Interviews with Jenny Gillam

18.09.25Career ClubDigitalEventNational

Own your story and shine in interviews! Join us for our next Career Club session with Jenny Gillam, executive search expert and Co-Chair of NAWO's VIC Committee. In conversation with our CEO, Louise Weine, Jenny will share practical insights on building your career narrative, handling tough questions, and presenting your strengths. These sessions are exclusively for NAWO Members.

Date
18.09.25
Time
12:30PM - 1:00PM AEST
Venue

Online

Organiser
NAWO
Price
Free for NAWO Members
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Feeling unsure about how to present yourself in interviews? You’re not alone, and you’re not without support. In this empowering Career Club session, NAWO VIC Committee Co-Chair and executive search expert Jenny Gillam will guide you through the art of interview preparation and performance, helping you own your value and tell your story with impact.

Jenny brings decades of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, and career development, with a passion for supporting women to step into leadership with confidence. She’ll share practical insights on building your career narrative, handling tough questions, and presenting your strengths authentically, all grounded in her work with boards and executive teams.

Whether you’re early in your career or preparing for a senior leadership role, this session will help you:

  • Approach interviews with clarity and confidence
  • Communicate your achievements and potential effectively
  • Navigate common pitfalls and gendered challenges
  • Ask smart questions that show curiosity and strategic thinking
  • Reflect and follow up with professionalism and impact

Join us to gain the tools, mindset, and motivation to take charge of your next career move.

About Jenny Gillam

Jenny Gillam is an experienced search and recruitment professional, non -executive director and advocate for gender diversity in operations. She has spent her career helping people navigate the next step in their professional journeys and understands what organisations look for in senior talent and how individuals can position themselves for success.

She has worked with leading organisations including BHP Billiton, Lion, Adidas Hallmark Cards, Insentia, Opal Australia and Remedy Kombucha and previously led Talent Acquisition at Mondelez (formerly Kraft Foods).

She is especially passionate about supporting women in their careers, helping them build confidence, recognising their strengths, and preparing for leadership opportunities. Jenny partners with individuals to share practical insights on CVs, interviews, personal branding, and navigating career transitions — all grounded in her extensive experience of working with boards and executive teams.

Jenny currently serves as Co-Chair of the NAWO Victorian Committee. As a strong advocate for gender diversity, Jenny works to break down barriers and create pathways for women to thrive in leadership. Her approach is warm, practical, and empowering, giving people the tools and encouragement they need to take charge of their careers and achieve their ambitions.

About Career Club

Introducing Career Club – an monthly online session designed specifically for women seeking to advance in their operational careers. Whether you’re looking to refine your leadership skills, master networking, or navigate workplace challenges, our peer-led sessions provide the insights and strategies you need to thrive. Join us and connect with a community of ambitious, like-minded women all dedicated to achieving their career goals. Your journey to professional success starts here with Career Club!

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