‘Kill all white men’: Storm over tweet
A UNIVERISTY ‘diversity officer’ who tweeted ‘kill all white men’ is not exactly repentant. But she will keep her job despite a fierce backlash.
Careers
The biggest lies told in interviews
HOW far would you stretch the truth to land that dream job? Half of all employers believe candidates lie on their resumes. Here are the worst ones.
Inside the mind of a hitman
PEOPLE who kill strangers for money have a common trait. This is how paid assassins do their job while still managing to sleep at night.
Terrible news for short people
A NEW study shows a few extra inches makes you more likely to land a great job, earn more money and get that promotion. So what can the Danny DeVitos of the world to do about it?
Roller-coaster tester wanted
DO YOU have what it takes to sit on a roller-coaster before breakfast? Are you at least this tall? This might be the job for you.
Find out how much you should be paid
IT’S the question that obsesses many employees: are we really being paid what we are worth? A new online tool claims to have the answer.
New PR course: more fab than ‘Ab Fab’
MORE apprenticeship than uni degree, a new model of education in the public relations sector looks set to shake up the PR world.
Lomborg climate centre scrapped
THE federal government is seeking legal advice on the University of Western Australia’s decision not to host a controversial taxpayer-funded research centre.
How to find your passion
ARE you doing what you would choose to be doing if you only had 6 months to live? Not many of us are. So how can you find your passion and a job you love?
How to quit your job the right way
‘I WAS fired from a very lucrative six-figure job. Here’s what happened to me, and how you can avoid going through the cluster-f**k I went through.’
Emails reveal bitter debate on ISIS
UNIVERSITY of Sydney staff have argued for ISIS supporters, including Islamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir, to be given a platform “to express their anti-Semitism”.
‘I never had a problem until this’
KATE Fagan was an ambitious young woman with a bright, successful career. But she’s been sidetracked, and it’s for a reason that affects practically everyone.
‘I’m not a victim, I’m pissed off’
CLUELESS actress Stacey Dash is, well, absolutely clueless. Her performance on an American TV show is being panned, and not without reason.
Are pricey clothes worth the cost?
THERE’S a simple — but expensive — trick you can use to give you an edge in your next job interview. You’ll also get paid more.
‘Unis cannot afford to fail them’
THE nurse’s English was so bad that he couldn’t distinguish dishwashing liquid from a patient’s medicine. How did he pass his university degree. This is scary.
‘Men won’t speak directly to me’
TARA owns her own business and frequently negotiates million-dollar deals. But she says men don’t take her seriously and it’s absolutely ridiculous.
The best and worst jobs of 2015
IT’S official. Newspaper journalist has beaten out lumberjack for the worst job in the world. Can you guess what the best job is?
What’ll stop you from getting a job
A NICELY vetted resume and rehearsed job interview may not cut it if you are a trying to secure your dream job in the near future.
How do you choose the right job?
HOW do you choose the right job for you? Here are seven ways to tell of you’ll be happy working for your new bosses.
Can you be a parent with a demanding job?
THERE’S no denying that working at the White House is a very demanding job. So if it can get this right, why can’t other workplaces?
Massive penalties for dodgy trainers
DODGY training providers may be slapped with potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines under a new penalty regime.
Three secrets to a terrific career
YOU want to be successful? Here are the three things you should be doing but probably aren’t. Your career, and bank balance, will thank you for it.
How to absolutely nail a job interview
WE’VE all been thrown a weird, curveball question during an interview. But ultimately, getting that job will have a lot more to do with six basic questions. This is how to nail them.
New headache for Tony Abbott
ONE of the Abbott Government’s key reforms appears to have been thrown into further doubt after some key supporters withdrew their support.
‘Why being fired was great for my career’
‘I BECAME vice president of a major bank while still in my 20s. I was living the dream. In the space of three minutes, everything in my life changed.’
The great Aussie scam: Forgers raking in thousands
A NEWS.COM.AU investigation has uncovered a huge forgery scam at the heart of Australia’s education system, ripping off our universities.
Brothel wants a ‘prostitute tester’
A BROTHEL has advertised on a sex website for a person with a university degree to test its 120 sex workers.
You found a snake where?
ONLY in Australia. The terrifying photos of the bizarre places a professional snake catcher has found the world’s deadliest creatures.
The 50 most common job interview questions
THEY say practice makes perfect – so what if you could take your next job interview as many times as you wanted? Now you can.
Job hunting stunts that (mostly) worked
IF YOU want to stand out, you need to do something memorable. These six job seekers took applying for their dream jobs to a whole new level.
What you should look for in a partner
IF YOU’RE looking for a pay rise or promotion at work, find yourself a partner that has this one desirable and very beneficial quality.
Can you answer these interview Qs?
HOW many calories are in a supermarket? Is Batman really a superhero? And what do questions like these have to do with your job prospects? Possibly a lot.
‘How much do you earn?’
IT’S one of those questions you should never ask, but one writer has done just that, documenting her earnings for the world to see. And it all feels surprisingly pervy.
Free lunch over for dodgy colleges
THERE will be no more free lunches, iPads or cash for students under a government crack down on training providers.
Why women choke under pressure
DESPITE working harder at school, even high-achieving girls end up cutting themselves off from lucrative careers, according to an OECD report.
‘Blow job’ better than blowing whistle
FEMALE training doctors are better off giving “blow jobs” than reporting sexual harassment because their careers will be destroyed, according to a leading Sydney surgeon.
How to master the art of selling
DAMIEN Bullard could have gone to medical school after graduating, but chose to become a care salesman instead. Here’s why he made the right choice.
‘I sent out 526 resumes to land a job’
DOMINIC Soh has a masters degree and had to send out more than 500 resumes for over a year before he could he get a job.
Future proof your job
GEN Y, listen up. We all know that the workplace is changing, and that “technology” is the buzzword of the 21st Century. But what does it all mean? And what can you do to stay on top?
Taxman takes aim at dodgy colleges
TWO private colleges managed to put the taxpayer on the hook for more than $90 million worth of Business Diplomas in 2013, much of which will never be repaid.
‘It’s like being in a sausage factory’
DO YOU want to be a millionaire? Then listen to this guy. Tech investor Steve Baxter explains how to survive the Shark Tank.
Who are the real ‘dole bludgers’?
A HUGE rort of unemployment benefits is occurring but this time it’s not the so-called dole bludgers’ fault.
‘Why I walked away from $250k’
WHAT happens when the cameras on a reality TV show stop rolling? This Shark Tank contestant was offered $250,000 but afterwards, he opted to walk away.
How much are women paid in Hollywood?
THE Oscars ignited a firestorm yesterday about pay equality. Even the privileged halls of Hollywood are not immune, as Jennifer Lawrence found out the hard way.
How a cleaner changed my life
SOMETIMES, the most powerful influences come from the most unexpected places. The Naked CEO, Alex Malley, explains how a humble cleaner changed his life.
Four careers led to real passion
MAGIC doesn’t always happen on the first go. Sometimes, you have to go through a few duds first. This is how Charlie and Monique finally found their passion – and each other.
How ‘savvy’ women can get dream jobs
THE situation this woman faced at work is not unique. But she managed to get what she wanted. Here’s how she did it.
Is this the world’s coolest job?
ARE you looking for a career change? Do you fancy being away from it all, in the freezing cold, with a bunch of penguins? This may be the job for you.
Ten’s ‘Sharks’ reveal secrets to success
THEY are ‘The Sharks’ on Ten’s new reality show Shark Tank — and here they reveal their secrets to running a successful business.
The social crime we’re all guilty of
‘THE most trusted man in America’ has been publicly shamed after one of his biggest stories was revealed to be a lie. But was he just doing something we’re all guilty of?
Where are women more successful?
IN THIS unlikely country, there’s a reverse gender gap. There, almost 60 per cent of bosses and managers are women while men fail to keep pace.
What happened to those teens?
FIVE years ago, entrepreneur Peter Thiel paid 24 teenagers $100,000 to drop out of uni and pursue their business ideas. This is where they ended up.
Teachers face tough new tests
WOULD-BE teachers will be forced to pass rigorous new numeracy and literacy tests before they can enter classrooms. Could you pass the tests?
Questions every worker needs to ask
IT’S Monday and the weekend seems so far away. If work is feeling just a tad uninspiring today, here are the five questions you should be asking yourself.
Why Tony’s best is yet to come
TONY Abbott may be going through a rough patch, but there is still hope. The path to success is failure – over and over again.
Four ways to stand-out from the crowd
IT’S a dog-eat-dog world out there in the corporate world. So how can you make sure you get ahead?
Seven tips to land your dream job
IN A competitive job market, standing out from the crowd can be tough. Here are seven simple tips to help you land that dream job.
‘He should be ashamed’: $600 for a reference
AS IF they didn’t have it bad enough already — one company has sparked outrage for charging former unpaid interns nearly $600 for job references.
Could you do school all over again?
WE’VE probably all thought about it at some point. Going back to school. But could you actually do it and what would it cost?
Who should be making the sacrifice?
HOW do you decide who does the sacrificing when both partners have a career? One woman shares her experience.
The one thing to master in 2015
WE DO it every day, and you probably think you’re doing it right — but it turns out you could be getting a lot more out of this simple skill.
What every working person needs to know
IF YOU’RE already back at work and putting in gruelling hours, for the sake of your sanity, you need to read this.
More expats coming home to work
EXPAT Australians are coming home for Christmas and staying to work as there’s jobs up for grabs for them to further their careers.
Why lady tradies are better on the tools
NOT only are lady tradies growing in numbers -— they are proving to be better on the tools. Find out how.
Abbott hands out jobs for the pals
IT PAYS to be friends with the Liberal Party at the moment, with Tony Abbott handing out prestigious jobs for people with ties to his party.
Dodgy doorknockers are back
EXCLUSIVE: Dodgy door-to-door sellers may have been ejected from one industry but now they’re back and on the hunt for new victims.
When flipping burgers is better than working at Apple
SURELY taking orders and flipping burgers at a fast food joint is worse than working at Apple, right? Apparently not.
Seven simple ways to ruin your career
YOU think you’re doing all the right things at work, but you have to be careful. Once tarnished, your professional reputation can be difficult to salvage.
Are you ‘stuck in the middle’ at work?
CAN’T seem to break into the next level? Haven’t had a payrise in ages? It could be because you’re suffering from Jan Brady syndrome. Here’s how to dump it and move on.
Hobbits needed: Apply within
IF you fancy moving to Middle Earth, there are 1200 vacancies going this weekend.
Private colleges facing inquiry
VOCATIONAL training organisations and private colleges are facing a Senate inquiry amid allegations of dodgy practice and poor standards.
The face of Aussie unemployment
THEY’RE bright, young and talented. But as the number of people on benefits reaches a 15-year high, these Aussies just can’t find work. Read their stories.
This guy has been fired 300 times
THIS man has been hired and fired from 300 jobs over the past decade. Now he’s revealed the best and worst things he’s seen on the job.
Eight weird jobs to make some extra cash
WHAT do you think when you hear the word ‘blimp’? If you said ‘Duff’, this could be a job for you. If you said ‘Hindenburg’, you’re too old.
The 10 most misunderstood jobs
YOU know how there are jobs your friends do that you kind of understand but not really? What do they actually do?
Can you make sense of this ‘eerie’ job ad?
CONSPIRACY theorists, don your tinfoil hats. Cue spooky music. Someone has been posting the same mysterious job ad for more than a decade.
‘Charged $8000 for absolutely nothing’
A TRAINING company advised by former AFL boss Andrew Demetriou has been accused of targeting vulnerable people.
The one thing Julie left out of her big speech
JULIE Bishop doesn’t think she’s at a disadvantage because she’s a woman, and doesn’t acknowledge the glass ceiling. But she’s missing a very obvious point.
Five Google results that can destroy you
PLAIN and simple: you are going to be Googled. Here are the five most common search results that can destroy your career.
How to fake it ‘til you make it
CONFIDENCE is the key to becoming successful at pretty much anything in life. The problem is, many of us don’t have it. Here’s how to pretend until you do.
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