Ridiculous jobs that really exist
PROFESSIONAL mermaid, stand-in bridesmaid and pornography historian. Yep, you can really get paid for these jobs.
Careers
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?
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