Upskilling hacks to help boost your pay
Too many workers blame their bosses for failing to invest in their skills development, experts say. Here are some low and no-cost ways to increase your skill set – and with it, your salary.
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Perk Aussies aren’t willing to give up for four-day work week
Workers shouldn’t have to surrender any of their existing rights for a shorter week – especially one that has forced Peter Dutton into a huge policy backflip – experts say.
15 jobs with the fastest-growing salaries revealed
Aussie workers have enjoyed an annual wage boost of more than 20 per cent in one particular field, with experts tipping more growth is to come. See the full list.
Expert tips for negotiating a promotion, pay rise
Aussie workers are missing out on higher pay because they don’t understand how promotion decisions are made within their company. Here’s how to get clued up – and get paid more.
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Finding it hard to land work? See what jobs to target
Many job seekers are struggling to find employment – even in areas experiencing worker shortages. See expert advice on the sorts of jobs to target, and the support services available.
Pay v passion: Expert advice for school leavers
The ideal career for young Aussies is one that allows them to buy a home, travel, survive the impact of technology and follow their passions. Experts reveal whether this is “realistic”.
The in-demand jobs paying more than $100k
Five months of part-time study is all that’s required to land Australia’s most in-demand job offering a six-figure salary. See the full list here.
Five jobs most at risk from being in the firing line
Advancing technology has been tipped to take over several careers in the years to come. Find out if your job is in the firing line, and what you can do to future proof it.
Why ‘clickable’ CVs could replace written resumes
Job hunters are being forced to become content creators just to apply for a position, as recruiters shift away from traditional resumes and into the social media era.
‘Snake oil’: This won’t help Aussie workers get a pay rise
A majority of Aussies have admitted to making key decisions about their career by relying on risky sources. Experts weigh up the pros and cons, and what to look out for.
‘Brag’: How women with side hustles can earn more
The gender pay gap is even bigger in Australia’s gig economy than it is for traditional workers. Find out how women with side hustles can boost their earnings.
Top workplaces embracing paid parental leave for new dads
New dads have unfairly faced “ridicule” and “discrimination” for taking leave to care for their children – but the tide is turning.
How to negotiate with your boss for remote work
Forcing workers back to offices full-time would severely disadvantage several groups, experts argue. See tips to negotiate a flexible arrangement.
Vital skill all Aussie workers need to improve
Experts say “we can all do better” when it comes to a particular workplace skill, without which, office “blow-ups” are more likely to occur.
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