All posts for: October 2016

How to Explain Why You Have Had So Many Jobs

It’s becoming more and more acceptable to move around and explore different jobs and careers these days. The average number of years an employee stays in a job is 4.7, and it’s getting lower. Having said that, a lot of people still see frequent job changes as a negative thing.  ... Read more

Find a Job With No Experience

Are you ready to jump into a new career? Perhaps you’re fresh out of school, or just looking for a change? You might think that lacking in experience will stop you from landing a decent job. While many professional careers do require a university degree and years of experience, you can... Read more

Should I Take an Unpaid Internship After University?

The dilemma is real. You’ve just finished uni, done and dusted! Do you hit the ground running, jumping straight into a job that will actually pay your mounting bills, or do you get some hands-on experience with the hope of landing an even better role? It’s easy to see why unpaid... Read more

The 10 Most Stressful Jobs In 2016

How many times have you heard people complaining about stress in their jobs? No matter what industry you work in, stress is an unwelcome part of any occupation. While almost every job has its own unique brand of stress, some are undoubtedly more stressful than others. Factors such as... Read more

Find a Job After University

It’s never too early to start thinking about how you’re going to get a job when you graduate. According to Dan Schawbel, Forbes contributor and author of personal branding guide ‘Me 2.0: 4 Steps to Building Your Future’, students should be taking action as early as high school if... Read more

How to Ask for the Job During an Interview

We all know how the job application process goes. You send in your resume and cross your fingers. If it’s good enough you’re called in for an interview. You attend the interview and do your best to impress! After the interview you wait to hear if you’ve been successful or not.... Read more

How to Apply for a Job During Highschool

So, you’re in high-school and you fancy a bit of extra cash. Maybe it’s time to get a job? The fact that you’re still at school probably means you haven’t worked much, if at all. It can be hard to find a job in this position. However, there are things you can to do increase your... Read more

10 Jobs that pay over $100,000

Fancy a 6-figure income? Don’t we all. So how can you make this happen? According to the latest statistics from the ABS, the average Australian wage is $60,320, a fair way off this 6 figure ideal. Research conducted by Princeton University tells us that more money does make us happier,... Read more

Find a Job Helping Others

During your life, you can expect to spend around 90,000 hours at work. So if you’re the type of person who thrives on helping people, why not consider choosing a career where you can dedicate those hours to doing some good in the world? There are options in many fields, from social work... Read more

How to Apply for a Job Before Moving

It’s a common scenario. You’re moving to a new city or state and you need to find a job. Moving is stressful enough without the added pressure of having to spend your first few weeks job-hunting! It makes sense to try and organise something before you move. But will employers overlook... Read more