How to get a new job in 2016
IF YOU are looking for a new job you could be making one crucial mistake that gets you noticed for all the wrong reasons.
Careers
Stay at home mum vs. having a career
LANA doesn’t want to be on the corporate ladder and miss out on watching her son grow up. She says you can’t have it all.
‘You do want a better job, correct?’
COURT documents reveal the script used by an education company to talk job seekers into $52,000 diplomas.
College may have to repay $90m in fees
A TRAINING College that allegedly lured students with free laptops and cash is the latest institution to be hit by ACCC action.
How not to waste your gap year
MORE school leavers are taking gap years before committing to tertiary study. Here are the experts’ tips to make sure the time isn’t wasted.
Nine easy ways to lose your job
’TIS the season to be jolly and with the party season in full swing, many of us are already feeling festive. But it’s also the season to be wary.
Five career truths you should know
SOME of them will be hard to swallow, but all of them are true. Here are the five truths everyone should know about having a successful career.
Six proven ways to get a payrise
SALARY conversations are delicate and can easily go off track. These are the six proven preparation tactics that will net you a bigger pay packet.
White students: ‘Enough is enough’
SOME say it’s a “racist hoax”. Others think it’s long overdue. Either way, these white students are definitely trying to be being provocative.
Qualify to join the drone explosion
THE use of drones is rapidly increasing and are changing the face of many jobs almost daily. You’d be surprised at how quickly you can join the industry.
Movie quote costs man his career
A TRAINEE doctor with a bright future ahead of him was banned from practising medicine because he used a famous Liam Neeson quote on Facebook.
The graph that puts us to shame
THIS is Australia’s triangle of shame. It’s just one depressing take-out in a report that shows women are being dudded.
Five jobs that are about to go off
AS THE mining boom ends, which industries will pick up the slack? These are the surprising five jobs that are about to go off.
‘I get paid to play video games’
AUSSIE teen Aaron Bland ditched his part-time job to play video games — and now he’s raking in the cash.
Lawyer arrested in shock ice, guns bust
SHE is the glamorous young Gold Coast criminal lawyer facing serious charges after being caught up in a major guns and drugs bust.
How to make $106m in 10 months
AUSTRALIA is the land of opportunity. Thanks to Labor, this company was able to charge more than $100m to the taxpayer.
Secret signals your boss plans to fire you
WORRIED about your career future? These are the subtle signs that could mean your job is in peril.
Rent free with a million-dollar view
THEIR living rooms sport ocean views and the beach is their doorstep. So how do they get away with paying no rent?
The job that will be in huge demand
EVERYONE wants to know what the jobs of the future will be. Here is one that research shows will be in great demand and where the positions will be.
Could you pass ‘world’s hardest test’?
TEST the power of your mind-grapes with some of the hardest exam questions in the world.
Australia’s most misunderstood job
ADHAM Dannaway has Australia’s most misunderstood job. Even his family don’t really understand what he does.
Charges dropped over ‘Kill All White Men’
A STUDENT diversity officer who sparked a racism row and allegedly tweeted the ‘Kill All White Men’ has had charges against her dropped.
Obama gives felons a second chance
ABOUT 70 million Americans have a criminal record. Many struggle to find work because of it. But Barack Obama has a plan to change that.
The secret of successful people
YOU can learn a lot from these amazing rags to riches stories. So what sets these incredibly successful people apart from the rest of us?
Teenage prodigy’s insane feats
THIS kid has two degrees, but he’s too young to vote. He flies planes, but he’s too young to drive. Oh, and he works at NASA.
What the successful do before brekkie
DO you think cramming in a bowl of Weet-Bix before work is a feat in itself? This list of 14 things successful people do before breakfast may change that.
Taste-testing doughnuts for a career
EVER wished you could drink wine and eat pastries and biscuits for a living? Meet the people who do just that and insist it could be a career for you.
Female jockeys riding high
WOMEN are saddling up and hunkering down in the competition for jockey jobs — and there’s one thing they can use to their advantage over the boys.
Scandal-plagued CEO hits back
THE high-flying CEO behind a company accused of pocketing millions by preying on the vulnerable students has posted a fiery defence on Facebook.
Can’t work, but at least they look nice
UNIVERSITIES are criticised for churning out graduates unfit for work, but one institution is hoping a few fancy suits and flashy photography will fix that.
College accused of huge rip-off
AMARJIT Singh runs a company that may be forced to pay back tens of millions of dollars in government cash for allegedly preying on vulnerable students.
Hilarious Tweets ask if men can have it all
“MANIC working dad? Indulge in a luxurious hot bath with a scented candle and a nasty ice cream. ‘Me time’.”
This name tool is surprisingly accurate
HAVE you ever wondered what people with the same name as you do for work? Probably not — but this tool will tell you. Go on.
How dating can help you find a job
RECRUITMENT is much like the business world’s version of The Bachelorette — so treat the job interview like you’re one of several trying to win the role.
Who is responsible for Canada’s new PM?
AN AUSTRALIAN election guru reportedly left Canada just days before the party he was working with was dumped. But some say he wasn’t even there.
Dodgy training colleges slapped
A SWEEPING audit of private training colleges has resulted in one provider losing its licence and a further eight hit with strict conditions.
‘It’s a joke’: Young prodigy’s big new job
SHE’S 26 years old, and the most impressive thing on her resume is a YouTube video, but Yulia’s just been given a very important job. Some people are angry.
A brewer’s guide to success
LIKE Beer? So did Michael Capaldo. He started out stealing beer glasses and ended up one of the country’s best brewers.
Mo money, mo work problems
Most workers believe a higher salary will make them happier about their job but in reality a $300,000 pay packet won’t make the problems go away.
Ten jobs that are facing extinction
WE HAVE some bad news for you. If you’re in one of these 10 professions, you might need to start thinking about a new line of work.
Garrett: ‘I’m human, I’m fallible’
FORMER Labor minister Peter Garrett has blamed poor memory for changing his story about an alleged bribe.
The jobs that are ‘future-proof’
DEMAND for certain skills are in such high demand that some lucky professionals have “future-proof” careers. Find out if you are one of the lucky ones.
Bad news for mac and cheese kid
A DRUNK university student who went viral after assaulting a cafeteria worker for refusing to serve him mac and cheese has been dealt another blow.
The job people are fleeing in droves
FORTY per cent of new teachers quit during their first year on the job. Yes, almost half. They’re not leaving because of the kids.
What not to do when you’re rejected
JOB interview rejections got you down? There are ways to handle it professionally — and it might even land you a job down the track.
Wikipedia rejects: How not to boost your brand
THINK you’re important enough to be on Wikipedia? You could be in for a rude awakening, like these wannabes. Meet the corporates whose bid for encyclopaedic stardom has fallen flat.
The job with no degree required
JOBSEEKERS: this career is in high demand, offers flexibility, office perks, decent pay, and you don’t even need to go to uni.
Five smart interview questions
EMPLOYERS shouldn’t be the only ones asking questions during job interviews. Here are the five things you should always ask.
How coke cost star her ‘dream job’
LISA Munro was on top of her game as a member of the elite Group Six prosecution team until her habit forced her boss to dob her in.
Habits that will change your life
SMALL things we do every day have a big impact on our lives, often without us even realising. Here are 10 things you should start doing right now.
Is it time to quit your job?
ONE in five Australian workers are in the wrong job. Here’s how you can tell if it is time you moved on, and some advice about what you can do about it.
Law firm charging graduates for jobs
AN Australian law firm looking to charge graduates $22,000 in exchange for their first job has been blocked from launching its “unique” program.
The biggest resume turn-offs to avoid
WHEN writing your resume, it’s easy to get carried away listing your every achievement. These are the things you definitely shouldn’t include.
$150k for a job that doesn’t exist yet
This could be the job of a lifetime. It’s well-paid, and right on the cutting edge. There’s just one issue.
Secrets to nailing that promotion
THE boss is always watching — but chances are you won’t get a promotion through working overtime or doing well at your job.
Credlin spared one final indignity
WELL, this is embarrassing. As Peta Credlin’s career hangs in the balance, a women’s magazine has jumped the gun.
What not to do after an interview
EVEN if you think you aced the job interview, you can still blow it in the days afterwards. Here are eight things you should never do.
Interview tips no one tells you
YOU’VE all heard the usual tips: eye contact, firm handshake and all that. But these are the tricks used by the best.
The jobs Australians really want
ONE line of work consistently tops the list of most-searched job categories, making it difficult for a lot of Australian jobseekers to crack.
Hot jobs: The industries that are hiring
WHERE are all the jobs? Unemployment has dropped slightly, but the mining downturn has transformed the market. Here’s where to look for work.
Career advice that changed my life
LOSING 28kg was great, but it created a “monster” in Tory Johnson. Here’s how one piece of career advice from a Shark Tank star changed her life.
My life as ‘Faux-bama’
MOTORCADES, nightclub attacks and free meals. Reggie Brown reveals what it’s like to be the spitting image of the world’s most famous president.
Students ‘brainwashed’ over 9/11
AS THE 14th anniversary of 9/11 looms, students are apparently being taught to blame the United States for provoking the attacks.
Can’t get a job? Blame your parents
UNIVERSITIES have been copping it for producing unprepared graduates but one researcher has found somewhere else to place the blame.
Should you put your eggs on ice?
MANY women are freezing their eggs to delay motherhood so they can keep working — and bosses are footing the bill. But tonight, Sunday Night asks: is it right?
How technology will change your job
AUSTRALIA will need an extra three million workers by 2030. From virtual yoga to social media selfie specialist, here’s what the jobs will look like.
Two million Aussies in wrong job
FRIDAY-ITIS getting you down? Join the club. You might be one of the two million Australians who are in the wrong job.
The 64 workers Australia needs
LOOKING for a new job or a big career break? Australians are snubbing these roles across a variety of workplaces, creating a national shortage.
Why we can’t rule out quotas for women
WHEN it comes to having more women in senior roles, the thorny Q-word — Quotas — stirs up a hornets nest. This is why we must consider them.
Fresh claims Abbott policy will cost jobs
TONY Abbott faces more claims that his policies will surrender Australian jobs to low-wage foreign competitors.
The job that costs you thousands
TWENTY-TWO thousand dollars. That’s not the starting salary for this job, it’s the price you pay to work in it.
Avoid these LinkedIn mistakes
WHETHER you’re happy with your job or actively looking, you should definitely have a profile. But avoid these mistakes.
Gen Y show executives who’s boss
JUNIOR workers are teaching their bosses a thing or two, thanks to a new management trend that’s turning the old-school office hierarchy on its head.
Start-up paying people to travel
IT’S the dream result for every sun-deprived office dweller. Now one start-up is providing a way for tech workers to use their skills anywhere in the world.
This is why you can’t find a job
HAVE you been on the job-hunting merry-go-round for way too long? If you can’t get past the interview stage, you’re probably making one of these mistakes.
Cheating hack’s dangerous fallout
VICTIMS of the Ashley Madison hack have already faced awkward consequences, but this could be even more painful.
The business fails that led to success
YOU never hear an established entrepreneur say winning came easy. Here’s how two successful business people turned their shame into gain.
From pop starlet to crime fighter
A SCANDINAVIAN who performed at Eurovision threw in the life of glamour to work in the darker side of human behaviour as a criminologist. Here’s what she learned.
This is why you can’t get a job
YOUNG people, you might think tech skills are what you need to get a job today. But the Department of Employment warns otherwise.
Employers don’t want entitled grads
A DEGREE from a top uni? Check. Ambition? Check. Expectations of a decent salary? Check. Here’s why employers don’t actually want you.
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