Job hunting
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Should I give a glowing reference to my toxic employee?
Giving this employee a good reference means they’re more likely to quit, but it poses some moral issues.
- Jonathan Rivett
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- Competition
I’m training for a marathon. It’s about as fun (and pain-free) as fixing the economy
I never understood how runners got so into their sport. But it might be key to getting the economy into the fast lane.
- Millie Muroi
- Opinion
- Work therapy
Why was my job application rejected in 10 minutes?
It’s tempting to assume you’ve been rejected by a robot. And in some ways you have, but there’s more at play here.
- Jonathan Rivett
- Opinion
- Jobs
I knew finding a job wouldn’t be easy, but I didn’t expect to come up against so many robots
After a few painful months of job hunting, I understood why Sarah Connor wanted to destroy all AI in Terminator 2.
- Samantha Allemann
I was taken aback by this job interview question. Should I be?
How the decision-makers responded to your answer can be important.
- Jonathan Rivett
- Opinion
- Jobs
Would you change your name to get a job?
Research has shown it could be your name that is causing you to be placed in the reject pile. But why should applicants to do all the work?
- Jim Bright
- Opinion
- Jobs
Feeling stuck in your job? Here’s how to break free
You don’t have to stay stuck forever – there’s a range of options available to you if you need to shake things up.
- Téa Angelos
- Opinion
- Jobs
Don’t waste your time, the ‘perfect’ career move doesn’t exist
Do not waste your life trying to make the perfect decision, they do not exist. Instead, be prepared to change.
- Jim Bright
- Opinion
- Work therapy
I don’t like my new job, but I can’t resign. What should I do?
Never underestimate the importance of having someone you can vent about your workplace to.
- Jonathan Rivett
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- Opinion
How to overcome anxiety and nail your next job interview
Job interviews can be stressful, but if you take the time to prepare (and sit up straight) you can wow your prospective employer.
- Shadé Zahrai
Original URL: https://www.theage.com.au/topic/job-hunting-1mth