Building industry’s plea to workers: Don’t let CFMEU scare you off
The controversial building workers union is not representative of the whole sector, industry leaders say, urging Aussies to consider the well-paid and rewarding careers on offer.
Careers
Questions job seekers must ask to stand out and get ahead
With a typical job now attracting 50 applicants, competition is fierce. Here’s how job seekers can get the edge over their rivals.
‘Incredible feeling’: The Aussies saving lives for a living
Meet six Australians whose jobs allow them to be literal life savers – including some who are raking in six-figure salaries on top of unrivalled job satisfaction.
Work perks boosting value of Aussies’ salaries by $20K
Benefits being offered to Australian workers are adding up to $20,000 value to their annual wages. Find out what perks you could be getting, and how to ask your boss for them.
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Uni grads v straight into work: Who earns the most?
Many young Aussies believe post-school study is no longer essential for career and salary success. See what the data says about who earns more: uni, VET or high school grads.
How risk-averse Aussies are missing out on higher pay
The fear of being the “last in, first out” is holding workers back from seeking more lucrative salaries. But experts have a different view on this.
Returning to work after a baby: How to find a balance
Rising costs of living are compelling new parents to return to work sooner – but experts say there are options to make the move easier.
Get paid before payday: How to do it and why
More Australians are using on-demand pay platforms to access their wages earlier. See how they work and the benefits.
How to boost your salary in three hours
Australians are earning pay rises and promotions off the back of completing tasks that can take just a few hours. Find out what you need to do to increase your salary.
How to earn a $100k salary within three years
Achieving a six-figure salary within a couple of years of working is possible. Here, experts share their advice on how to do it, and the industries to aim for and avoid.
Becoming a tradie ‘nearly impossible’ for many Aussies
Only the rich will soon be able to afford to learn a trade as high training fees and low wages collide, experts warn. See their advice for apprentices struggling to make ends meet.
Getting paid more to work less a ‘double-edged sword’
Earning more money to work fewer hours may sound like the ideal outcome, but experts warn this situation is leaving many Aussie employees in a vulnerable position.
The five Aussie jobs offering the biggest pay rises
Pay rises of almost 30 per cent are up for grabs in a handful of Aussie professions. See the list of jobs with the fastest-growing salaries.
Why Aussies should get paid reproductive health leave
Leave for reproductive health conditions would benefit both women and men, experts say, urging employers to emerge from the “dark ages” on the issue.
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