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”.
Careers
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.
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Why Australia tops global workplace shame list
Australia is alarmingly the world leader in workplace harassment and violence, with reports of staff being doused in petrol, threatened with rape and more. Here’s what victims should do.
How to ‘quiet vacation’ without upsetting your boss
Aussies are taking remote work arrangements to the next level by sneaking away on holidays while on the clock. But experts say there’s a better way.
Australia’s highest-paying jobs revealed
Ten professions now get paid more than chief executive officers. See the full list, and find out how to strive for a job that pays the big bucks.
Why job seekers should ask companies for references
More Aussies are asking would-be employers to provide references as evidence they are good to work for. Here’s how to do it without jeopardising your chances of winning a job.
Not getting a pay rise? Ask your boss for these perks
Aussie workers fed up with the state of their salaries are saving thousands of dollars a year, or earning better working conditions by negotiating non-monetary forms of compensation.
The death of working 9-5: Aussies forced to take on two jobs
Aussies are increasingly clocking up 80 hour weeks, working multiple full time jobs just to make ends meet. But experts say anyone doing this needs to be careful.
Warning for Aussies starting their own business
Aussies looking to be their own bosses are being warned to avoid these costly mistakes if they want to succeed. See what experts say.
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.
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