Your work questions answered
Going for a new job will look a little different in future. Here’s some of the new things jobseekers will need to look out for.
Careers
How to nail a push for a pay rise
Nailing the pay rise negotiation comes down to preparation and context. There are several things to think about before setting that meeting with the boss.
NZ man makes $16k as a wizard
There’s a lot of strange jobs out there, but perhaps none more so than the occupation of this New Zealand man, who gets paid to cast spells.
Jobs to triple in cyber security
Training providers are acting quickly to skill up jobseekers in cyber security, with some courses being offered for free or at low cost to attract a new breed of tech worker.
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No one wants to hire Virgos
IMAGINE being turned down for a job not because of your skills or experience, but your star sign. It sounds crazy, but this really happens.
The craziest ways to get yourself hired
HAVING trouble landing that job? If you want to stand out from the crowd you could try one of these tricks. Be warned: individual results may vary.
Who’s now in demand with employers
THEY’VE been unfairly discriminated against by employers in the past, but it seems members of this demographic are now in hot demand.
Wanted: pot-smoking, sex-having writer
FOR many people, this could be the ultimate job. Being paid to indulge in the two things that you never thought you could be paid to do.
Exec gets caught with resume furphy
DON’T lie on your resume. Just don’t do it. Another high-profile corporate star has been caught lying on his resume about his qualifications.
How to make your resume better
IT’S the biggest turn-off for employers when they process applications for a role, but more than two thirds of jobseekers do it.
You should quit your dead-end job
UGH, it’s Monday, you’re lying in bed wondering where the heck the Saturday went. It doesn’t help that hate your job. Here’s what you need to do about it.
Why ‘overnight success’ is a myth
EVERYWHERE you go, you hear about one ‘overnight’ sensation after another. But it’s all a lie.
Is retirement even a good idea?
IF YOU believe those ads on TV, retirement could soon be a thing of the past. It seems that may be coming true after all.
The most dangerous jobs
SOME jobs are more dangerous than others, and you might want to think twice before taking on any of these professions.
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