Simple mistake that will cost you the job
Turning up late to a job interview will do you no favours – but employers say this behaviour is an even bigger no-no.
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‘Terrified if we’re penalised’: Women face new work trap
Women who resist returning to the office risk may limit their career potential. But experts reveal how they can still progress and even get a promotion at home.
The factor more important than ATAR
With tens of thousands of school leavers sweating the release of Year 12 results, experts stress that final school grades will not define the rest of their life.
The Great Resignation: real or hype?
Believers and sceptics say why they think the global trend of employees quitting en masse will come here – or not.
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Growing demand for razor-sharp skills
Barber shops are as trendy as male grooming itself but not enough jobseekers are becoming qualified barbers, despite record numbers of apprentices in training.
Starting a new job during COVID-19
While many of us continue to work from home, spare a thought for new hires who have been forced to learn the ropes without meeting bosses or colleagues face-to-face.
Your work questions answered
This week, four of Adelaide’s top recruiters reveal how much a jobseeker’s cultural fit is considered during the recruitment process, compared to skills and experience.
The post-coronavirus office dress code
Working from home during the COVID-19 outbreak has opened office workers’ eyes to the comfort of casual attire – and there is no going back now.
Your work questions answered
With so many jobseekers applying for jobs right now, ensuring your job application stands out from the competition is more important than ever. Here’s how.
Pressure test for business ethics
As the coronavirus pandemic pushes some businesses into crisis mode, experts predict ethical dilemmas will increase – so it is vital workers know how to speak up in these potentially awkward situations.
Workers who can ask for a pay rise amid COVID-19
Workers have been laid off and others stood down amid the coronavirus pandemic, but for some, a pay rise may not be out of reach.
Why it’s worth having work buddies
Having friends at work is not only beneficial for productivity and problem solving, but it can make you come across as more of a team player and therefore a potential leader.
Your work questions answered
Each week, four recruiters give their advice on how to approach common work problems. This week, it’s how to deal with the stressful work environment caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
How to plan your non-retirement
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many older workers, with unemployment, underemployment and reduced superannuation forcing them to postpone retirement. It has many Australians rethinking their futures and careers.
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