Careers
Opinion
Opinion
Forget big, bold new year goals. Instead, just do your best
Recent studies have shown setting specific goals is less effective than just trying your best.
- by Jim Bright
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Opinion
Opinion
Three ways to help you climb the career ladder faster
Following these simple strategies will significantly improve your ability to achieve your dream job and have a rich and fulfilling career.
- by Richard Triggs
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Jobs
Where Sydney’s million new jobs will come from
Five industries will drive Sydney’s economic growth – but there’s a catch.
- by Matt Wade
My co-worker went on holiday, while my leave was denied. Is that fair?
A lack of clear process has caused a big problem here, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
- by Kirstin Ferguson
Analysis
Analysis
Gen Z on the tools: How times are changing for Australian tradies
Within a decade, thousands of Baby Boomers running trade businesses will have hung up their workbooks, paving the way for a new way of doing things.
- by Sue White
Opinion
Opinion
Higher pay, better title – but do promotions actually help your career?
Getting a promotion – more responsibility, more pay – is often sought after in our workplaces. But they might be doing us more harm than good.
- by Tim Duggan
‘Every wrinkle is celebrated’: The women using age to their career advantage
Returning to work after taking years – or even decades – away? For some women, the benefits far outweigh the challenges.
- by Dilvin Yasa
Opinion
Jobs
How to quit a job with dignity (even if you don’t want to)
On average, we’ll leave jobs 12 times over the course of our lives. Here are some simple rules to follow to make the process easier.
- by Tim Duggan
Athan flunked his first job interview. But he got the best life lesson
Three Australian executives share the best career advice given to them.
- by Emily Chantiri
Part-time on way out as Australians opt for ‘flexible work’ instead
Women are voting with their feet in a move to flexible full-time rather than traditional part-time work, a significant snapshot of Australian workplaces reveals.
- by Hamish Hastie
Opinion
Jobs
Flexible work is a business benefit – and looks like it’s here to stay
There have always been good and bad aspects to part-time work. But its nature has changed significantly recently – and it’s potentially to employees’ benefit.
- by Alan Duncan
Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/topic/careers-645