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Enrolment rates for domestic students began to plateau in 2016, and recently have started to fall sharply.

Want a secure, high-paying job? Don’t expect university to get you there

If I were finishing high school today, would a university degree offer the same value proposition it did a decade ago? Increasingly, it appears not.

  • William Bennett

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If you’re happy in your role, there’s no reason to leave.

‘I haven’t the slightest idea how to do it’: The power of admitting your ignorance

Blindspotting is the practice of being honest about the ways our thinking can be flawed, being curious in order to understand what we may be missing, and being flexible of mind to see the whole picture.

  • Kirstin Ferguson
Though having grown up in a working-class home, Caroline Zielinski is now in the middle class.

As the only child of immigrants, I know the discomfort of moving into the middle class

Despite building what is in many ways my dream life, for a long time much of it felt out of reach to me.

  • Caroline Zielinski
Jamie Lampard, a Victorian real estate agent who recently got a hair transplant, says it’s already helping his career.

Could a hair transplant boost your pay packet?

Hair transplants are increasingly popular among men seeking to maintain a youthful look. But could they also boost your earning potential?

  • William Bennett
One of the writer’s career highs was quickly followed by a cringeworthy low. But it helped her realise something essential.

‘Can we get a photo?’ What my most embarrassing moment taught me

One of my high points at work was quickly followed by a cringeworthy low. But it helped me to realise something essential.

  • Shelley Johnson
This year, there are seven members in Collingwood’s leadership team, including Jamie Elliott and Darcy Moore.

Job hunting has become a major headache, and I blame the AFL

In a world where everyone’s a leader, it seems the only thing you can’t afford to be is someone quietly getting the job done.

  • John Coles
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Having a diverse and inclusive workforce is a strong focus for all top-ranking companies.

What’s your brand? How to boost your profile at work

Whether you like it or not, how people perceive you in the workplace is essential for career development.

  • Tony Frost
Jess Wartski says being in a new role has been “lifechanging”.

Landing your dream job can be life-changing. Here’s how to do it

The beginning of a year is when many Australians start looking for new roles. Here’s how to get the one you’ve always wanted.

  • Nina Hendy
Ellen Burrows (left) and Fiona O’Riordan have supported each other through the ups and downs of their careers and personal lives.

‘She’s my ride or die’. Why women’s work friendships are different

Like family members, you don’t always choose who you work with, but for women, supportive colleagues can boost more than their mood.

  • Mercedes Maguire
The first real wage increases in three years are expected to hit bank accounts this year, easing inflationary pressures on households

Want a pay rise? There’s one crucial step you can’t skip

You work hard, meet deadlines and contribute to your team, assuming that your efforts will eventually be noticed. But hard work isn’t enough.

  • Téa Angelos

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