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.
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‘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.
The hidden $51 billion economy
IT’S the hidden economy worth more than $50 billion a year. More and more Australians are taking advantage of it. Here’s how to get in on the action.
Stand like Superman to land your dream job
IT MIGHT not make you faster than a speeding bullet, but standing in a Superman pose for two minutes before a job interview might help you land that dream gig.
Young workers want to hit and quit
IT’S not just Tinder. New research has found young people want to hit and quit in their professional lives as well.
Lessons you need to learn now
THESE four skills will stay with you for life. You’ll need to master them in your 20s if you’re going to be successful in your 30s.
Teacher quits her job to twerk
IF YOU had any doubts that the end is nigh, this should put them to rest. A former kindergarten teacher has quit her job to twerk for a living.
Why it pays for men to have kids
NOT having a family may seem like the easiest path to a fruitful career, but dads actually make more than men without kids, a new study has found.
Teens to learn how to get a job
TEENAGERS will be taught what is “appropriate” work behaviour at school, and how to use social media so they are more appealing to future employers.
Ten golden rules for job seekers
REPEATED rejections while job-hunting can be demoralising. Here are 10 things you can do to stay motivated and lift your chances of getting hired.
The jobs with the best work/life balance
SICK of the daily grind? These are the 20 best jobs for achieving that elusive work/life balance.
One resume, two names and biases galore
IF YOU’VE ever suspected there were biases when it comes to jobseekers, you’re right. The same resume with different names will get different results.
How to become stinking rich
DO YOU want a steady, well-paid career, or a shot at becoming stinking rich? If it’s the second one, here’s the course you need to study.
What not to do on social media
HERE’S why your social media posts could be holding you back from getting that dream job – but it’s not the way you think.
Career gold: The best advice you’ll ever receive
It’s tough to make it in the business world. To help we’ve gleaned some nuggets of advice from industry captains, all in 140 characters or less.
How to have a fulfilling career
IT IS possible to be fulfilled with your career choices. It’s just a matter of making the right decisions and finding that sweet spot. Find out how.
The truth about your dream career
WE’VE been told time and time again to “follow our passions” when choosing a career. Unfortunately it may not be as simple as that.
Doctors dudded on wrong side of track
EXCLUSIVE: Bush doctors are getting only half the government incentives for working in an isolated town, because of where their surgeries are located.
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.
‘Why I hire people with no experience’
IF YOU haven’t got the right experience for a gig, don’t fret. There are plenty of ways to prove yourself, and plenty of people to take a chance on you.
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.
Why it’s time to change careers
HOW happy are you in your current career? If new research is anything to go by, chances are the answer is ‘not very’.
How to handle gaps in your resume
IF YOU haven’t been working for a while, chances are your resume will be tossed straight in the bin. Here’s how to plug those gaps.
Strange jobs that pay pretty well
ARE you sick of sitting at your desk watching cat videos for 10 hours a day? It might be time for a career change. Or a life coach.
What happens when you’re made redundant
THE thought of being called into a room and being told you’re redundant is something many of us fear. So what happens next when it actually happens to you?
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