Finding it hard to land work? See what jobs to target
Many job seekers are struggling to find employment – even in areas experiencing worker shortages. See expert advice on the sorts of jobs to target, and the support services available.
Careers
Pay v passion: Expert advice for school leavers
The ideal career for young Aussies is one that allows them to buy a home, travel, survive the impact of technology and follow their passions. Experts reveal whether this is “realistic”.
The in-demand jobs paying more than $100k
Five months of part-time study is all that’s required to land Australia’s most in-demand job offering a six-figure salary. See the full list here.
Five jobs most at risk from being in the firing line
Advancing technology has been tipped to take over several careers in the years to come. Find out if your job is in the firing line, and what you can do to future proof it.
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‘Love versus money’: do workers have to choose?
Being happy at work is important, experts say, but most Aussies are too worried about financial pressures for this to be a priority. Here’s how to avoid sacrificing love for money.
Full-time v freelance: Should you make the shift?
Employers are increasingly turning to freelancers and fractional workers – but this can benefit savvy workers, offering the potential to earn more money. Find out how.
‘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.
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