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?
Careers
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.
Interns who earn more than you
REMEMBER toiling away for free at your internship? All that valuable ‘experience’ you can slap on your resume. Well, these interns earn way more than you do now.
Women still earning less than men
AUSTRALIAN women still earn far less than men and face sometimes overwhelming obstacles in the workplace, says Westpac CEO Gail Kelly.
Clarke bids to encourage the young
NEWS Corp Australia CEO Julian Clarke began working at 16 at Victoria’s Standard Newspapers. In the interview he wore his school uniform.
Break through the interview bravado
WHAT does your mum think of you? How was your chat with the receptionist? The most penetrating interview questions revealed.
Massive email fail causes job chaos
IMAGINE turning up for a job and finding 61,000 others after the same gig. That’s what happened in Sweden with an email blunder of epic proportions.
Life’s fine as a Google intern
SHE’S landed a coveted internship at software giant Google, so what’s life really like behind the scenes?
Get a pay rise when no one else is
IF YOU’RE waiting for that pay rise, stop holding your breath, there’s a slowdown in salary increases. Here’s how to make sure your pay packet continues to grow.
BigDatr forced to pull intern ads
A MELBOURNE company has been forced to pull ads for 12-month internships after Seek deemed being paid in ‘emojis’ was a breach of the Fair Work Act.
How to get a job as a spy
TAKING down evil villains and donning disguises around the world. How do you sign up for the espionage business?
Guess the most popular job in 2013
AUSTRALIA’S real estate boom is not only lining the pockets of homeowners and landlords. Guess the most popular job of 2013.
Land your dream job with these interview secrets
WANT that dream job but you’re sweating the interview? Arm yourself with these five sure-fire tips to get yourself hired.
‘I sell freedom at work and adventure in life’
SHE’S been to 20 different cities in the last six months, with friends and bank accounts, all over the world. Meet the “Suitcase Entrepreneur” who wants you to quit the daily grind.
How working for free made this man rich
ADRIAN Hoppel gave up working for a salary two years ago. He reckons he’s not only happier for it, but has more work than ever. Here’s how.
10 things that are killing your career
BEING cool, too happy or looking important aren’t the fastest ways to a corner office. Here’s how to avoid the seemingly innocent things that are setting you back.
The most stressful jobs in the world
WHILE all jobs come with their own level of stress, research shows some have more than others. Where does yours sit?
Young bosses deny Dad’s army work
YOUNGER bosses who nag older workers to take redundancies or deny them training and promotions are forcing them into retirement.
Turn your favourite hobby into a career
ALEX Cearns staged the most drastic attempt at a career change since Monty Python’s accountant decided to become a lion tamer. She turned her hobby into a paying job.
The five qualities you need to be a great leader
DO you have what it takes to be great leader? There are five key attributes you need to take your life to the next level.
The best place in the world for young people
WHEN it comes to jobs, health, education and politics, there is one country that tops the world rankings for young people to live in. Hint: It’s not the US.
How to cope with losing your job
LOSING a job can be a massive kick in the guts. Here one man tells his story about how he put the pieces back together.
‘We didn’t love the life we were living’
BEING part of the rat race was wearing down one Aussie couple. So they quit their day jobs, lived off their investments and have never looked back.
Top 10 trending courses in Australia
EXCLUSIVE: Flexible hours and more has made one course the most sought after among over-30s looking to escape their dead-end careers.
Hottest career change of them all
STINKY, life-threatening, exhausting, underpaid. You might wonder why anybody would want to become a firefighter – but 4000 people apply each year.
Century-old govt agency gets the chop
A 100-year-old Federal Government agency is being scrapped and its 200 staff offered redundancy. Which office can it be?
The seven most common CV lies revealed
EVERYONE fudges the truth a little … right? It turns out some people are telling whoppers right throughout their CV. Here are the most common lies.
How much tennis stars really earn
NO WONDER he always smiles. Not only is Roger Federer the greatest of his time – he’s also the richest. These are the game’s top earners.
The uni degrees to do and avoid
SCHOOL-LEAVERS considering studying psychology should have their heads read – it is Australia’s most overrated degree. So what should you do?
Want to work for Warnie? Here’s your chance
SOMEONE’s gotta sift through those selfies. Shane Warne is advertising for a new PA – and the details are all on Twitter, “so please don’t be silly.”
More smile in your customer service
MILLION-DOLLAR smile isn’t just a saying in retail, it’s now a matter of life or death, as the industry relies on the charm of their customer service to get sales back.
GFC killed 250,000 Australian jobs
A QUARTER of a million Australian jobs have vanished during the global financial crisis – with 22,000 jobs lost last month alone.
Best and worst industries for 2014
LOOKING for a career change in 2014? Before you hand in your notice, take a look at this list of industries set to rise and fall in the year ahead.
‘My hellish job almost broke me – so I quit’
LEAVING work at 2:30am during Christmas party season was the last straw for Karren. She quit her 60 hour a week job and has never looked back.
Ten ultra-successful late bloomers
SO YOU’RE not on any of the Forbes 30 Under 30 lists. It’s OK! These famous people wouldn’t have made the cut either, and they turned out just fine.
Australia’s most wanted jobs in 2014
WITH hangovers and 2013 over, millions of Australians will be returning to jobs they hate. Here are the five hottest gigs in the country.
11 resolutions to jump start your life
EVERYONE has goals they want to kick this year. Here are eleven of the best resolutions to jump start your career – and how to actually stick to them.
Worst things to do in an interview
DRINKING, crying and wearing a costume. You may laugh, but they’ve all been done in job interviews. Here 25 bosses tell about the worst candidates.
What you should be doing with your life
SICK of the day job? We can’t all be superstars, but if you’re not living the dream quite yet, take this simple test to find the perfect job for your personality.
Confessions of a recruitment agent
LYING, backstabbing and fake jobs. One former agent spills the beans on what really goes on in this cut-throat industry.
Young guns ditch beach for office
TENS of thousands of young people will be dodging the beach this summer to instead work for ten hours a day – mostly for free.
Sorry guys, this job’s for the girls
A COMPANY has been given permission to advertise a job for women only – and it’s probably the last thing you’d expect.
Rock has Alec on career roll
ALEC Baldwin would often get the jitters about his commitment to sitcom 30 Rock.
You don’t want this firefighter to save you
SHE’S failed a fitness test five times according to insiders, leaving others in the department irate. So how did this rookie make her way onto the force?
Lessons from people who love their jobs
THERE are people out there who truly love their jobs. Passionate about their professions. Motivated by Monday mornings. Honestly. We have proof.
The most powerful person in the office
THEY have unrestricted access to the boss and earn up to $200,000 a year. Are executive assistants the last bastion of true power in the modern-day office?
Behind the scenes with a pooch paparazzo
IMAGINE spending every day getting up close and personal with some of the world’s cutest animals – but a warning, this job involves sloppy kisses to the face.
Are obscure job titles killing your career?
SO YOU’VE landed a fancy job, only to see eyes glaze over when you try and explain it. Here’s why you may be better off without some big-headed job title.
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