Girls need V8s, not vegie strainers
V8 SUPERCAR queen Betty Klimenko believes the fresh smell of burned rubber will inspire girls to get out of the kitchen and under a car.
Careers
How handsome men win at work
IT’S a cruel world in business. New research shows good looks are more likely to help men get ahead, but it’s not the same for women.
Breaking the job stereotypes
WE’RE sick of the stereotypes around certain jobs, that tradies are unreliable and models are vain. So we’ve found a model, librarian and tradie that bust the stereotype.
Should there be quotas for women?
THEY’RE hugely controversial, but does giving people jobs based on their gender help to make the business world more balanced? What’s the smart way to implement quotas?
‘Why I quit my six-figure job’
STEVE Belanger was in a cushy corporate gig with a high salary, but he was miserable. He reveals the surprising fallout from walking away from it all.
Jamie Whincup inspires apprentices
V8 SUPERCAR driver Jamie Whincup will take time out from the racetrack to help the next generation of Australian apprentices.
Interns who earn more than you
REMEMBER toiling away for free at your internship? All that valuable ‘experience’ you can slap on your resume. Well, these interns earn way more than you do now.
Women still earning less than men
AUSTRALIAN women still earn far less than men and face sometimes overwhelming obstacles in the workplace, says Westpac CEO Gail Kelly.
Clarke bids to encourage the young
NEWS Corp Australia CEO Julian Clarke began working at 16 at Victoria’s Standard Newspapers. In the interview he wore his school uniform.
Break through the interview bravado
WHAT does your mum think of you? How was your chat with the receptionist? The most penetrating interview questions revealed.
Massive email fail causes job chaos
IMAGINE turning up for a job and finding 61,000 others after the same gig. That’s what happened in Sweden with an email blunder of epic proportions.
Life’s fine as a Google intern
SHE’S landed a coveted internship at software giant Google, so what’s life really like behind the scenes?
BigDatr forced to pull intern ads
A MELBOURNE company has been forced to pull ads for 12-month internships after Seek deemed being paid in ‘emojis’ was a breach of the Fair Work Act.
How to get a job as a spy
TAKING down evil villains and donning disguises around the world. How do you sign up for the espionage business?
Guess the most popular job in 2013
AUSTRALIA’S real estate boom is not only lining the pockets of homeowners and landlords. Guess the most popular job of 2013.
Land your dream job with these interview secrets
WANT that dream job but you’re sweating the interview? Arm yourself with these five sure-fire tips to get yourself hired.
‘I sell freedom at work and adventure in life’
SHE’S been to 20 different cities in the last six months, with friends and bank accounts, all over the world. Meet the “Suitcase Entrepreneur” who wants you to quit the daily grind.
How working for free made this man rich
ADRIAN Hoppel gave up working for a salary two years ago. He reckons he’s not only happier for it, but has more work than ever. Here’s how.
10 things that are killing your career
BEING cool, too happy or looking important aren’t the fastest ways to a corner office. Here’s how to avoid the seemingly innocent things that are setting you back.
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