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.
Careers
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?
By the numbers: How does your salary stack up?
HAVE you ever suspected your pay packet to be a little lighter than your neighbour’s? Find out how much the average Australian salary is and which jobs pay the most.
Apprentice Lisa has only one regret
THE only thing 28-year-old Lisa Jones regrets about her fitter and turner apprenticeship is that she did not follow her heart start it earlier.
Inside Australia’s coolest companies
YOU’VE never heard of this place, but it’s just been voted Australia’s coolest tech company. Would you work here?
How to stay happy in your job
Gen Y don’t seem to like staying in one place for too long. Here’s how to soothe those itchy feet and stay in one job long enough to learn where the photocopier is.
The job with the most longevity, literally
IF YOU want to live longer, you should send your resumes here. In this job, men live to 88 years while women clock in 91 years.
This is the best job in the world
WOULDN’T it be great to be able to tell your friends you are a Doctor of chocolate? Some of you may already do, but now you can get the qualifications.
Ridiculous things on real resumes
‘INCREDIBLY entertaining hair’, ‘Jedi Master’ and ‘illegal drug sales’ are all attributes hopefuls have placed on their CVs in order to land a dream job.
Should you skip university?
THE likes of Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg and Steve Jobs never finished uni. Is there any point to getting a degree if you have a great business idea now?
Networking tips for introverts
THE idea of networking with a bunch of strangers can send many of us running in fear. But you can still network like a pro if you’re introvert. Here are some easy tips.
Should women be ‘cute’ at work?
IF A woman uses emoticons in her emails and tries to be ‘feminine’ and ‘cute’ at work, is she self-sabotaging her career?
Career lessons from comic geeks
WHAT could comic book geeks in Gandalf and Spock costumes teach you about your career moves? Well, a lot as it turns out.
Brutally honest cover letter lands dream job
EVERYONE embellishes a little on their cover letters right? Not this guy. His brutally honest write-up landed him his dream gig.
Ridiculous jobs that really exist
PROFESSIONAL mermaid, stand-in bridesmaid and pornography historian. Yep, you can really get paid for these jobs.
12 surprising things to include on your CV
YOU’VE got less than 30 seconds to make your CV stand out, so what do you include and what do you ditch? Here are 12 surprising things to leave in.
The world’s coolest internship
FETCHING coffee and photocopying? Forget about it. This intern has the coolest internship in this world, or any other.
Perfect jobs for smart but lazy people
DID you suspect some people sail through life picking up pay cheques while the rest of us slave away? Well, you’re right.
Comments that could kill your career
IT SEEMS like such a good idea at the time, but a few off the cuff comments can totally kill your career if these very public examples are anything to go by.
Teachers are top of their class
WITH one in four teachers burning out in the first five years of teaching, it’s time to educate our university students on how to prevent it.
‘My worst job led to my calling’
TIFFANY Georgia was stuck in what was the worst job she ever had. But that gave her the strength to seek a better path.
7 salary negotiation mistakes
EVERYONE wants more money right? But we might be going about it the wrong way. Here are the mistakes to avoid when negotiating your pay.
Indigenous traineeships paying off
A CORPORATE traineeship program for indigenous youth has helped many school leavers land a job — and proven to be good value for money.
Ten signs it’s time to quit your job
KNOWING when to fold ‘em is a dilemma every worker faces. But if you’re showing some of these 10 signs it may be time to call it quits.
This is how you land a job
IS THIS a great resume or is this a great resume? An ingenious job seeker has put his CV on a four-pack of home brew. What else can you do and will it pay off?
‘I quit my job and flew to Thailand’
KATHY Parsons was feeling uninspired in her dull job so she did what so many of us have been afraid to do. She threw it all in.
1000 people needed for ‘once in a lifetime’ gig
A COMPANY is looking to recruit 1000 people for a contract job in Brisbane advertised as “once in a lifetime”.
Trader upset over ‘low’ $8.7 million bonus
AND they say bankers aren’t greedy. An ex-trader has sued his former bosses for his $8.7 million bonus when he told his mum he was getting $13 million.
Degrees that will earn you the most cash
MOST of us want to strike it rich one day, but have you chosen the wrong degree to get there? New figures reveal which ones are likely to pay the most.
Degrees that will earn you the most cash
MOST of us want to strike it rich one day, but have you chosen the wrong degree to get there? New figures reveal which ones are likely to pay the most.
The sneaky trick used to test you
WHAT does a glass of water at a job interview have to do with whether or not you get the gig? More than you think.
The sneaky trick used to test you
WHAT does a glass of water at a job interview have to do with whether or not you get the gig? More than you think.
Seven ways to nail your job interview
MISSING out on a dream job can often come down to a bad interview. One former recruitment consultant has seven tips to make sure you nail it.
Judge ‘beats ass’ of upstart lawyer
THIS is the incredible moment a furious judge tells a lawyer to ‘step outside’ his courtroom to settle a confrontation … then unleashes his fury.
The music industry uncut
GLITZ, glamour and awesome parties. That might be part of life in the music industry but here are 11 unknown realities — from someone who has been there and done it.
Top 10 skills to land an international job
IF YOU dream of working in New York or Hong Kong, there are some simple skills that can take you there. Here’s what global companies are looking for.
You’ll work for the dole if you live here
FIVE Queensland communities are on the hit list – the first places where you’ll have to work for your unemployment benefits. Find out where
It’s tough to get a job nowadays
MARATHON interviews, gruelling tests, public presentations. Applying for a job is a full-time job these days. Here’s how tough it has become.
Why I quit my finance job for yoga
ONE year ago she was happily married and in a secure job, but inside things were falling apart. Find out what this Melbourne woman did next.
The most advertised job in Australia
IT’S consistently one of the most advertised jobs each week, so why are employers struggling to find people to fill vacancies?
Do you have to sacrifice happiness for success?
A GOOD job will lead to success which will then lead to happiness. Right? Wrong. The latest research shows that this thinking is incorrect on every level.
Five personality traits that will get you promoted
SKILLS and work history are only part of the equation when it comes to getting ahead at work. Here are the personality traits you need the most.
Five personality traits that will get you promoted
SKILLS and work history are only part of the equation when it comes to getting ahead at work. Here are the personality traits you need the most.
The truth about life on LinkedIn
OPINION: It’s the career networking site that has taken the world by storm but is LinkedIn a valuable tool or unnecessary evil?
He tweeted what? Late night ranter loses job
A PAYPAL executive who went on a late night Twitter tirade at his colleagues has blamed his new phone for the vitriolic spray.
‘I turned $12,000 into $2 million’
WE ALL dream of striking it rich, but there are five simple tips that can help you get there quicker than most. Check out one man’s advice.
How to answer the weirdest interview questions
WHAT do you do when you’re asked to name Snow White’s seven dwarfs in a job interview? It could happen to you as employers get increasingly creative.
Five tech skills every worker needs
MICROSOFT Word proficiency just isn’t going to cut it anymore. To succeed in your role, make sure you brush up on these technology skills.
School kid to porn millionaire
ASA Akira had a normal childhood with loving parents and a stint at a prestigious private school. So how did she end up a proud porn star millionaire?
Being first born means you’re more likely to succeed
ARE you a first-born woman? A new study shows that you’ve got an automatic leg up in life. Eldest female children are more likely to succeed. Here’s why.
18 jobs for people who love to travel
WANT some more long weekends in your life? Here are the best ways to do it on the corporate card with jobs that will let you travel the world.
Are your friends jealous of your job?
IF YOU detect a glint of envy in your friends’ eyes every time you complain about work, you might be right. Here are the top jobs people are jealous of.
Developer slams tech company as ‘f****** joke’
A DREAM job in tech for one woman has ended up with allegations of harrassment and the founder of a huge company stepping down. What on earth happened?
Google boss reveals simple tricks to get any job
HE HIRES about 100 people a week at the world’s biggest tech company. Now Google’s hiring boss has revealed the surprisingly simple things we’re all doing wrong.
Gwyneth faces second split in a month
GWYNETH Paltrow is facing her second ‘uncoupling’ less than one month after her separation from Chris Martin. Find out who’s the latest to exit her life.
Gen Y can bring home the bacon
TONY Abbott is all for helping young Australians “bring home the bacon” — and it’s the only thing he ate at the Generation Success breakfast.
Work experience needs overhaul
OVERHAUL work experience — that’s the “overriding theme” to emerge from a historic youth employment summit with the Prime Minister.
The simple tricks to get what you want
YOU might look the part, but your body language could be giving you away. Here are the tricks experts use to get what they want, whether it’s a promotion, a pay rise or nailing that pitch.
What CEOs look for in job seekers
AHEAD of the Generation Success summit with the Prime Minister, the nation’s top chief executives were asked the key attributes they look for.
The seven types of Aussie worker
ARE you a slacker or a stress bunny? Or maybe you’re the quiet achiever getting it done. Discover which of the seven types of Aussie worker you are.
What it’s like as a female tech CEO
TECH may be booming, but it’s also renowned as a sexist industry with a ‘brogrammer’ culture. This female CEO reveals what it’s really like.
How this daily habit can make you richer
IT’S a morning ritual as common as brushing your teeth. And it turns out your daily cuppa not only boosts your mind but helps your career too.
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