Building industry’s plea to workers: Don’t let CFMEU scare you off
The controversial building workers union is not representative of the whole sector, industry leaders say, urging Aussies to consider the well-paid and rewarding careers on offer.
Careers
Questions job seekers must ask to stand out and get ahead
With a typical job now attracting 50 applicants, competition is fierce. Here’s how job seekers can get the edge over their rivals.
‘Incredible feeling’: The Aussies saving lives for a living
Meet six Australians whose jobs allow them to be literal life savers – including some who are raking in six-figure salaries on top of unrivalled job satisfaction.
Work perks boosting value of Aussies’ salaries by $20K
Benefits being offered to Australian workers are adding up to $20,000 value to their annual wages. Find out what perks you could be getting, and how to ask your boss for them.
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‘Losing money’: Is working solely to pay for childcare worth it?
Half of Aussie parents with young children have considered quitting their jobs due to skyrocketing childcare costs. Experts reveal whether they should stick it out.
Why Australia tops global workplace shame list
Australia is alarmingly the world leader in workplace harassment and violence, with reports of staff being doused in petrol, threatened with rape and more. Here’s what victims should do.
How to ‘quiet vacation’ without upsetting your boss
Aussies are taking remote work arrangements to the next level by sneaking away on holidays while on the clock. But experts say there’s a better way.
Australia’s highest-paying jobs revealed
Ten professions now get paid more than chief executive officers. See the full list, and find out how to strive for a job that pays the big bucks.
Why job seekers should ask companies for references
More Aussies are asking would-be employers to provide references as evidence they are good to work for. Here’s how to do it without jeopardising your chances of winning a job.
Not getting a pay rise? Ask your boss for these perks
Aussie workers fed up with the state of their salaries are saving thousands of dollars a year, or earning better working conditions by negotiating non-monetary forms of compensation.
The death of working 9-5: Aussies forced to take on two jobs
Aussies are increasingly clocking up 80 hour weeks, working multiple full time jobs just to make ends meet. But experts say anyone doing this needs to be careful.
Warning for Aussies starting their own business
Aussies looking to be their own bosses are being warned to avoid these costly mistakes if they want to succeed. See what experts say.
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