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.
Careers
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?
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.
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