February
Who’s afraid of the big, bad sabbatical?
This leave policy is a deeply misunderstood corporate benefit. Once largely confined to academia, it is still a luxury in many countries, yet also more prevalent than imagined.
Life is chaotic – thank god for my spreadsheet
Overseas holidays, household chores, beer consumption – these finance professionals have their entire lives accounted for.
‘You have to be at the top of your game to survive’
London’s legal market is famously competitive, something Adelaide lawyer Eloise Crompton has come to admire.
Why Gen Z doesn’t want to be the boss
Middle management is losing its appeal, especially with the youngest cohort of employees, who see it as a thankless slog.
About to graduate? Here’s how to put your best foot forward
What do experts suggest for students coming to the end of their studies and in the hunt for a coveted graduate position?
Universities focus outside the classroom to create job-ready graduates
Employers seek ‘employability’ and not simply a stellar grade point average in their pursuit of talent.
Graduate market stumbles, retreats from recent highs
The number of grad roles has eased to pre-pandemic levels, as employers and job hunters turn to AI.
January
Why students are shunning economics, ‘the dismal science’
Alireza Ghaffarian enrolled in economics because he thought it would get him a good finance job. But he dropped out of the subject because it’s increasingly not considered the best preparation for work.
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December 2024
The 10 most memorable Lunches with the AFR of 2024
From Young Rich Listers to BlackRock’s chief strategist and Donald Trump’s former daily intelligence briefer. These were the 10 most read Lunches with the AFR in 2024.
How accountants will help save the planet
The once humble accountant will be key to supporting the transition to net zero.
November 2024
AI now critical for job hunting success, recruiters say
It is becoming acceptable to use the technology to draft letters and CVs — but not to answer assessments.
The 10 jobs that landed the biggest pay rises in financial year 2024
Geologists, engineers and trades such as carpenters and electricians were among the occupations that landed the largest salary bumps.
October 2024
I’m paid $99,170 as a nanny – the kids like me more than their parents
My employers tend to work in high-powered finance jobs. The money and lifestyle may seem envious, but they are never there for their children.
How execs create their own jobs
BOSS talks to three executives who came up with their own titles or convinced an employer to create a new position for them.
Reddit’s ‘LinkedIn Lunatics’ shames the platform’s creepiest posts
On the subreddit, 670,000 members lament the rise of “insufferable” content on the Microsoft-owned professional networking site.
How to have a job you love, save the world and earn up to $800k
This week BOSS speaks to four executives who are helping to save the planet. All have a high level of job satisfaction, and all earn decent money. It appears it is possible to have it all.
September 2024
Why becoming a chief of staff is good for your career
Three top executives who took on the role early in their careers say the position was a springboard to far bigger jobs.
Downton Abbey but with NDAs: how to be a butler to the super-rich
At an elite academy in the Netherlands, the archaic art of buttling is being reinvented for the 21st century.
Meet the retirees hunting down cold cases
A global network of do-it-yourself detectives is on a mission to solve the mysteries that police won’t. Like, who is “D. Malan”, discovered on a hillside in 1979 and still never identified?
CEO who said TV host needed an ‘uppercut’ lands at Franchise Council
Go figure: saying a TV host needed a “firm uppercut or a slap across the face” isn’t career suicide.
How to write the perfect résumé
Anyone’s CV can fit on a page, even if you have held residencies in the world’s eight top hospitals or are Christine Lagarde. The older you get, the more you should prioritise work experience over education.
August 2024
The hidden jobs revealed by the new skills atlas
A new digital jobs and skills atlas shows where the hidden jobs are and reveals surprising new trends, especially in regional Australia.