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Jess Wartski says being in a new role has been “lifechanging”.

Landing your dream job can be life-changing. Here’s how to do it

The beginning of a year is when many Australians start looking for new roles. Here’s how to get the one you’ve always wanted.

  • Nina Hendy

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Ellen Burrows (left) and Fiona O’Riordan have supported each other through the ups and downs of their careers and personal lives.

‘She’s my ride or die’. Why women’s work friendships are different

Like family members, you don’t always choose who you work with, but for women, supportive colleagues can boost more than their mood.

  • Mercedes Maguire
The first real wage increases in three years are expected to hit bank accounts this year, easing inflationary pressures on households

Want a pay rise? There’s one crucial step you can’t skip

You work hard, meet deadlines and contribute to your team, assuming that your efforts will eventually be noticed. But hard work isn’t enough.

  • Téa Angelos
Sally Obermeder.

‘We can be hot-headed’: How Sally Obermeder makes her marriage work

The TV presenter hadn’t had much experience in love when she met her husband, Marcus, who then nursed her through cancer with a newborn.

  • Jane Rocca
Working within school hours doesn’t need to mean sacrificing your career, according to experts.

Yes, it is possible to build a lucrative career in school hours. Here’s how

The 38-hour workweek is increasingly falling out of favour, as parents look for school-hours careers that can prove just as financially rewarding as full-time employment.

  • Kimberly Gillan
Talitha Cummins, 44, spent 10 years feeling at a career loss before taking a punt on a new business.

‘Forty is a fork in the road’: Is it ever too late to change careers?

Making a career pivot can feel incredibly daunting, but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth the risk.

  • Kimberly Gillan
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If you want to make 2025 a great year, a MAP can help show you how to get there

Want to have a great year at work? You just need a map

There’s a simple way to set yourself up for your best work year yet – and ironically, it involves focusing on your life outside work.

  • Tim Duggan
Searching for a job day and night is one thing. Being answerable to a robot is another thing entirely.

I knew finding a job wouldn’t be easy, but I didn’t expect to come up against so many robots

After a few painful months of job hunting, I understood why Sarah Connor wanted to destroy all AI in Terminator 2.

  • Samantha Allemann
’Tis the season for resolutions, but recent studies have shown setting specific goals is less effective than just...trying your best.

Forget big, bold new year goals. Instead, just do your best

Recent studies have shown setting specific goals is less effective than just trying your best.

  • Jim Bright
Moving up in the world of work takes a bit of persistence, and might make you a bit unfcomfortable.

Three ways to help you climb the career ladder faster

Following these simple strategies will significantly improve your ability to achieve your dream job and have a rich and fulfilling career.

  • Richard Triggs

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