Working holidays: ‘Just do it’
Working holidays are back in demand for young Australians looking to travel and advance their careers at the same time. Here’s how to have a successful rite of passage.
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Four questions to ask before quitting your job
Before ditching your job to join The Great Resignation, there are four big issues you need to be aware of.
Spot a job offer that’s too good to be true
Now is an opportune time to change careers with increased salaries, promotions, and flexibility all on offer. But the increased choice can make it harder, not easier. Here’s what to look out for.
Aussie workers stretched to the limit
New research reveals 84 per cent of Aussie employees are being forced to take on up to six additional tasks to cover for staff shortages, leaving many unsure about what their real job is.
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The uni students getting jobs before graduation
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Your work questions answered: are cover letters necessary?
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What to do with workplace bullies
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What to wear to a job interview
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How to nail your personal brand
Creating a personal brand that will help your career takes more than a nice suit and a flattering photo on LinkedIn.
The schoolies still planning to study overseas
COVID-19 may have killed off the overseas travel plans for many Australians but school leavers are not letting that stand in their way.
The tricks to succeeding in a job interview via video
Lights, camera, action: what jobseekers need to keep in mind when they are being interviewed for a job over a video call.
Microcredentials: New free, skills you need to get a job
Gaining a new skill does not have to mean a commitment to years of study. Microcredentials have skyrocketed since the COVID-19 outbreak – and many are free.
Your work questions answered: salary trends in 2020
Many experts have warned that this is not the year to chase a pay rise. Recruiters reveal what is being offered by employers.
‘At breaking point’: Reason for landmark claim
The Health Services Union will today fire its first shot in its attempt for a whopping pay increase for aged care workers.
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