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.
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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.
Why you shouldn’t pursue your passion
FORGET all the airy-fairy advice about pursuing your passion. What you should be doing instead is working hard at your mission.
Young workers off to see the PM
THEY are among the youngest workers at some of the country’s biggest companies and are heading to Canberra to talk to the Prime Minister.
‘Don’t just wait for the perfect job’
AS part of the Generation Success youth employment initiative, Telstra boss David Thodey recalls what life lesson he learned as a 14-year-old.
Sandberg: ‘Don’t make typos on your resume!’
ONE year after Sheryl Sandberg launched Lean In she’s back with a new bunch of advice for graduates. Find out what she has to say.
Confessions of HR managers
WE’VE all missed out on jobs, but what went wrong? Human resources managers from Australia’s biggest companies reveal why you didn’t get hired.
CEO spills secret on how to connect to anyone
WANT to get the boss of Facebook on the phone? Twitter? LinkedIn? No problem. This CEO reveals how it’s done.
Best and worst words for your CV
NOT getting that job interview? You could be littering the wrong words throughout your CV. Use the right ones instead.
The truth about life at 27
OLD enough to have job, young enough to party. Life at 27 is pretty sweet right? Real Aussies tell us why it’s not necessarily all it’s cracked up to be.
‘How I quit my job and turned pro on Instagram’
FOR THOSE who think Instagram is just another superficial social media fad, think again. It could become your next career, if you play your cards right.
The simple letter no one could resist
A US teen made headlines by getting accepted at all eight of the world’s toughest and most ruthless universities. Read the charming letter that got him there.
The glaring imbalance in women’s careers
MEN outnumber women three to one in the growth industries of science, technology, engineering and maths. But why and what could be done to reverse the worrying trend?
Are you smarter than a 15-year-old?
A GLOBAL study has ranked teens from 44 countries to find out where they are smartest. Take a look at the surprising results and try a question yourself.
Is this teen the ultimate high achiever?
GETTING into an Ivy League college is supposed to be excruciatingly hard, highly competitive and almost impossible. So how did this teenager get into all eight of them?
Are you living in a jobless hot spot?
NEW unemployment data has revealed which Queensland Centrelink offices have the most number of jobseekers knocking on their doors.
The ultimate ‘quit your job’ checklist
HOW do you know to pack it in? One man who ditched his six-figure salary to follow his dreams has written the ultimate ‘quit your job’ checklist.
Is this the happiest job in the world?
FORGET being an astronaut or actor, there is one surprisingly simple career choice that makes people in the US happy. Do you agree?
Auto industry set to boom
THE closure of car manufacturing plants will not kill Australia’s auto industry, according to a new report from Auto Skills Australia.
Five jobs that will disappear within five years
THE wonders of technological progress will see whole industries redundant within years. Is your job on the line?
Seven ways you’re killing your career
DESPITE your best intentions to build a great career, you could be undoing all your good work without realising it. Here are the simple mistakes you don’t want to make.
The woman who tried 33 careers in one year
AFTER four years as an environmental lawyer, this woman quit her job to find her dream career. She tackled 33 jobs in a year. This is her story.
Secrets you’re giving away on your CV
YOU might think you’re playing your cards well, but your CV could be giving away much more than you think. And it could be why you’re not getting an interview.
At work it helps if you’re male and …
IT PAYS to be a man when it comes to career advancement, but there’s one other factor that can give you the edge over your fellow males.
The fastest woman in the world
AT just 31, Susie Wolff is one of just two women in the male-dominated world of motorsports. Check out what life’s really like behind the scenes.
The warning signs you’re a workaholic
STOP right there before you open your work email. It may be an early sign you’re a workaholic. Here’s what to watch for and how to beat it.
Girls need V8s, not vegie strainers
V8 SUPERCAR queen Betty Klimenko believes the fresh smell of burned rubber will inspire girls to get out of the kitchen and under a car.
How handsome men win at work
IT’S a cruel world in business. New research shows good looks are more likely to help men get ahead, but it’s not the same for women.
Breaking the job stereotypes
WE’RE sick of the stereotypes around certain jobs, that tradies are unreliable and models are vain. So we’ve found a model, librarian and tradie that bust the stereotype.
Should there be quotas for women?
THEY’RE hugely controversial, but does giving people jobs based on their gender help to make the business world more balanced? What’s the smart way to implement quotas?
‘Why I quit my six-figure job’
STEVE Belanger was in a cushy corporate gig with a high salary, but he was miserable. He reveals the surprising fallout from walking away from it all.
Jamie Whincup inspires apprentices
V8 SUPERCAR driver Jamie Whincup will take time out from the racetrack to help the next generation of Australian apprentices.
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