Top skills, traits employers want right now
Careers’ panel of expert recruiters answer the question: What skills or traits are employers looking for in particular right now?
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Dan ‘not surprised’ by shocking jobs fall
Employment in Victoria has fallen by 36,000 jobs in September, with the federal Treasurer using the latest figures as a call to end Melbourne’s lockdown.
’Be very wary’: How to spot a fake job ad
Looking for work during a pandemic not only means more competition for jobs but also an increased risk of being scammed. These are the red flags to look out for to protect yourself.
Skills in demand in every industry
Making a career change does not always mean going back to study. Transferable skills that are sought after in many industries can open jobseekers up to careers in areas they never thought of before.
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Free lunch over for dodgy colleges
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Why women choke under pressure
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‘Blow job’ better than blowing whistle
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How to master the art of selling
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‘I sent out 526 resumes to land a job’
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Future proof your job
GEN Y, listen up. We all know that the workplace is changing, and that “technology” is the buzzword of the 21st Century. But what does it all mean? And what can you do to stay on top?
Taxman takes aim at dodgy colleges
TWO private colleges managed to put the taxpayer on the hook for more than $90 million worth of Business Diplomas in 2013, much of which will never be repaid.
‘It’s like being in a sausage factory’
DO YOU want to be a millionaire? Then listen to this guy. Tech investor Steve Baxter explains how to survive the Shark Tank.
Who are the real ‘dole bludgers’?
A HUGE rort of unemployment benefits is occurring but this time it’s not the so-called dole bludgers’ fault.
‘Why I walked away from $250k’
WHAT happens when the cameras on a reality TV show stop rolling? This Shark Tank contestant was offered $250,000 but afterwards, he opted to walk away.
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