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.
Careers
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.
Crazy admin fee to work as unpaid intern
AN UNPAID intern advert promises to teach budding web developers “awesome skills” but jobseekers are not happy about a hefty “admin fee”.
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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.
Teachers are top of their class
WITH one in four teachers burning out in the first five years of teaching, it’s time to educate our university students on how to prevent it.
‘My worst job led to my calling’
TIFFANY Georgia was stuck in what was the worst job she ever had. But that gave her the strength to seek a better path.
7 salary negotiation mistakes
EVERYONE wants more money right? But we might be going about it the wrong way. Here are the mistakes to avoid when negotiating your pay.
Indigenous traineeships paying off
A CORPORATE traineeship program for indigenous youth has helped many school leavers land a job — and proven to be good value for money.
Ten signs it’s time to quit your job
KNOWING when to fold ‘em is a dilemma every worker faces. But if you’re showing some of these 10 signs it may be time to call it quits.
This is how you land a job
IS THIS a great resume or is this a great resume? An ingenious job seeker has put his CV on a four-pack of home brew. What else can you do and will it pay off?
‘I quit my job and flew to Thailand’
KATHY Parsons was feeling uninspired in her dull job so she did what so many of us have been afraid to do. She threw it all in.
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