Nicola Steel has over 25 years’ experience in technology recruitment and career development across Australia and the UK, helping tech professionals clarify their direction, position themselves effectively, and progress their careers with confidence.

She is the Founder of Nicola Steel Career Coaching, where she works with mid to senior level professionals to help them build career clarity, confidence and credibility, enabling greater impact, influence and income.

She is the founder of two technology recruitment businesses in the UK and Australia. Her Australian business, JJP Talent Solutions, supports high-growth software startups and scaleups. Through this work, Nicola has deep, real-world insight into what recruiters and hiring managers are genuinely looking for - and how candidates can stand out in a competitive market.

Her approach is practical, grounded and informed by decades of hands-on recruitment and career development experience - bridging the gap between what professionals think employers want and what actually drives hiring decisions.

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