Simple things you may be doing wrong on your CV
If you’re not having any luck getting a job after sending in your resume, try these tricks to get noticed.
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Real reason bosses want you back in the office
In a COVID world, many Aussie workers still want to WFH, while employers want them back in the office.
‘Jobs bonanza’: lucrative jobs go begging
It takes as little as four weeks to start getting qualified for these jobs but employers still are having trouble filling vacancies.
Year 12s need a back-up plan if they want to go to uni
COVID caused chaos for last year’s school leavers, and this year’s class should be prepared for more disruption.
What to do if the boss wants you back in the office
Recruiters reveal the tactful things to say to your boss when they inevitably ask you to spend more time in the office this year.
How to protect yourself from hiring bias
Here’s what you should and shouldn’t share during the job application process to protect yourself from a recruiter or employer’s unconscious bias.
Skills Aussie employers want most
Getting an edge in your career is not all about developing technical prowess, with other skills high on employers’ lists.
Demand for MBAs soar as professionals look to upskill
MBA enrolments have as much as doubled at some universities as business content is reshaped to reflect the global crisis.
Surprising industries seeking IT skills
Considering a career in agriculture, trades, mining or manufacturing? You may be surprised by the skills in demand.
Drone operators in high demand
Want a job? Get a drone qualification, with people who can pilot UAVs highly sought after in industries from mining to construction.
How to make serious cash playing video games
Here’s how to turn your gaming into a side hustle and start earning easy money each week, with six-figure paydays also possible.
The secret to staying employable when you take a break from work
Don’t just take parental leave or a career break without having a plan to keep in touch with your workplace. These are the best strategies.
How to get a job without experience
Even if you are the least experienced candidate in the shortlist, there are ways to convince an employer to give you a shot. Try this advice.
The best way to get an electrical apprenticeship
Would-be electrical apprentices need to show potential employers they are a good worker to take a chance on – and there is a foolproof way to do it.
The best questions to ask a recruiter
It helps to have the recruiter on your side when applying for jobs. Here’s what to ask to develop a good relationship – and help you get hired.
How to beat the back-to-work blues
Returning to work after summer holidays can be challenging. Here are some top tips to get you back on the zone.
Top jobs that don’t need a uni degree
University is not the only path to employment – and the range of jobs available without a degree may be surprising.
5 tips for career success in 2021
After last year’s effect on the job market, Aussies will need to change the way they approach their career in 2021. Employers share their top tips.
From blacksmiths to watchmakers, the new demand for old skills
Learning a skill from the olden days is paying off for savvy jobseekers who have never been in higher demand.
The best habits that will help the job hunt in 2021
New year, new career – these are the habits that recruiters are advising workers to develop in 2021 if they want to get ahead.
5 ways to achieve New Year’s resolutions at work
Don’t let your New Year’s resolutions fall by the wayside as soon as you go back to work. Here’s how to achieve them – and on the boss’s time.
The best jobs for school leavers in 2021
Many traditional industries in which young people get work may not have the job vacancies this year for them to be hired. Here are the best alternatives.
The workers Aussie employers want most
Australia’s job market has mellowed out after an ultra-competitive year and over the coming months, these roles are likely to be in-demand.
Tech workers wanted, no experience required
Jobseekers are getting paid to learn the skills they need to work in the IT sector to help meet the unprecedented demand for staff.
How to build confidence at work
Confidence doesn’t come naturally to everyone, but it can make a big difference to your career. Here’s how to fake it ‘til you make it at work.
How to deal with a toxic colleague
Being confronted by someone you work with can be hard to navigate. But there are plenty of ways to manage the situation, and even succeed, writes Amanda Rose.
What workers want from bosses
Workers reveal the traits they want in leadership during the COVID-19 disruption, and experts share how aspiring leaders can use this time to hone such skills and behaviours.
Taste test a new career
Did you waste years of study only to find you don’t like working in your field? Avoid making the same mistake twice and still find a job you love.
Your work questions answered
Dads increasingly want flexible working arrangements to better support their family, particularly to help care for newborns. Here’s how to ask the boss.
Aussies are willing to lose money to stay at home
More than 50 per cent of Australians say they’d consider making the work from home change long-term after COVID-19 restrictions lift. But is it an idea worth taking to the boss?
How to nail five common job interview questions
Aussie small business trailblazer Amanda Rose helps those looking for a new job in the COVID world to make sure they are prepared to get their next role.
How you can still get a job no matter where you live
New-found acceptance of remote work is having some surprising knock-on effects, with jobseekers no longer limited to roles in their home town and workers increasingly exposed to a wider range of cultures and languages.
Apprentice pipeline stays strong
Signing up with a group training organisation has kept many young tradies in jobs and kept them on track to completing their apprenticeship this year.
Your work questions answered
Many workers have studied new courses and upskilled during their COVID-19 downtime, but can they make a career change without on-the-job experience?
COVID-19 flattening business hierarchies
Companies were already moving away from top-down hierarchical structures but the coronavirus pandemic and resulting shift to remote work has accelerated the trend.
How to get a government job
Perceptions of job security and career progression have made government jobs hot property in COVID-19 times. Experts share their advice for landing a public sector job among increasing competition.
Your work questions answered
Many jobseekers pay a professional resume writer to make their CV stand out to employers. Recruiters reveal if it actually makes a difference.
Where young people can find more work
Many Aussie parents worried that their children will not get a good job after high school. But there are ways young people can get into the workforce.
How trades can set you up for life
Ever wanted to be a manager, a teacher, a business owner? These are all career options that can start with a trade.
Starting a trade early pays off
Savvy students who start their trade careers before finishing high school are gaining a big advantage over other young people looking for work.
Your work questions answered
You’ve found your dream job, but it’s not a permanent position – recruiters advise on whether it is worth the risk to leave a secure role.
New worker habits as offices reopen
Has the coronavirus pandemic got you driving to work, bringing a packed lunch and setting up your own little cleaning station at your desk? If so, you are not alone.
Your work questions answered
Going for a new job will look a little different in future. Here’s some of the new things jobseekers will need to look out for.
Prepare now for when JobKeeper ends
JobKeeper and JobSeeker have both been extended but they can’t last forever. Experts share what recipients should be doing now so they are well-positioned when it all ends.
Jobs to triple in cyber security
Training providers are acting quickly to skill up jobseekers in cyber security, with some courses being offered for free or at low cost to attract a new breed of tech worker.
Your work questions answered
With handshakes discouraged thanks to coronavirus, recruiters reveal if the greeting in job interviews and networking is gone forever, and if alternatives will become mainstream.
Skills shortage with enormous career opportunity
Aussies are using the COVID pandemic to their advantage, using spare time to upskill and gain new qualifications. And there’s one area that’s screaming for more people.
Your work questions answered
Recruiters reveal what jobseekers can do when they start working for a new employer but their role and tasks are not what was originally outlined.
Workers wanted for jobs with dogs
You may not be able to teach an old dog new tricks, but more workers need to re-train to become pet groomers to meet a shortfall of qualified staff.
Your work questions answered
What is the worst thing a jobseeker can do in a job interview that can cost them the job? Recruiters reveal big mistakes are common problems.
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