The jobs are out there – you just need skills
A PERFECT storm of economic growth has exposed Queensland’s skills shortage, and half of company bosses will struggle to recruit and retain the right workers this year.
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Refugee to stay after crime spree
A DRUG-ADDICTED refugee on a disability support pension with a 15-year criminal history has been spared deportation to Iraq.
This dad has the job you want
NOT long ago, either Anthony Toovey or his wife would have had to sacrifice their career to raise their three kids. But not anymore.
‘Worthless’ degree: Student sues
THIS woman could score more than $100,000 after claiming two years of study left her with a useless “mickey mouse” degree.
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Should you skip university?
THE likes of Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg and Steve Jobs never finished uni. Is there any point to getting a degree if you have a great business idea now?
Networking tips for introverts
THE idea of networking with a bunch of strangers can send many of us running in fear. But you can still network like a pro if you’re introvert. Here are some easy tips.
Should women be ‘cute’ at work?
IF A woman uses emoticons in her emails and tries to be ‘feminine’ and ‘cute’ at work, is she self-sabotaging her career?
Career lessons from comic geeks
WHAT could comic book geeks in Gandalf and Spock costumes teach you about your career moves? Well, a lot as it turns out.
Brutally honest cover letter lands dream job
EVERYONE embellishes a little on their cover letters right? Not this guy. His brutally honest write-up landed him his dream gig.
Ridiculous jobs that really exist
PROFESSIONAL mermaid, stand-in bridesmaid and pornography historian. Yep, you can really get paid for these jobs.
12 surprising things to include on your CV
YOU’VE got less than 30 seconds to make your CV stand out, so what do you include and what do you ditch? Here are 12 surprising things to leave in.
The world’s coolest internship
FETCHING coffee and photocopying? Forget about it. This intern has the coolest internship in this world, or any other.
Perfect jobs for smart but lazy people
DID you suspect some people sail through life picking up pay cheques while the rest of us slave away? Well, you’re right.
Comments that could kill your career
IT SEEMS like such a good idea at the time, but a few off the cuff comments can totally kill your career if these very public examples are anything to go by.
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