All posts in the category: Tips & Advice

How to Bring up Questions About Salary

Going through the job interview process is a little like dating. It’s all about timing. Especially when it comes to asking about salary. You wouldn’t ask a potential partner how much they earn on the first date, right? Similarly, you wouldn’t lean in for a kiss before sussing out... Read more

I Have a Criminal Record. How Can I Get a Job?

No one is perfect. In fact, as humans, we’re all fundamentally flawed. We all make mistakes. If you’re reading this it’s likely you made a mistake that resulted in a criminal record. If you find yourself in this position, you might be concerned about how this may affect your future... Read more

How to Get a Job in the Mines

We’ve all heard the stories...couples flying off to the mines, working for a few years and leaving with not just a house deposit, but enough to buy a house outright! Or the FIFO crew, who make huge sums of money and then hit up cities at home and overseas, living the high life and... Read more

How to Use Your Current Degree to Become a Teacher

If you’re reading this, you’ve probably completed a Bachelor’s degree. You’ve also probably realised that despite the investment of both time and money you put into it, you’re not particularly interested in working that field. Sound like you? If so, you’re far from alone.... Read more

Can You Decline a Job Offer After You Accept It?

Uh-oh. So this happened? You had your heart set on a job - you charmed the hiring manager - you smashed the interview process, and you were offered the position. Of course you took it! You worked hard to get that job! Everything is rosy until something entirely unexpected happens and... Read more

How to Make Sure You Always Get Credit For Your Work

Have you ever been in the position where you’ve watched someone take credit for something you did? Did you want to high five them, in the face, with a chair? Like, not really, but kind of? Or maybe you heard it through the grapevine... “So and so took credit for your work”. Were you... Read more

Jobs for Aged Care Workers

Are you looking for a satisfying and rewarding career path? Do you enjoy helping older people? If so, you should consider a job in aged care. You’ll have the opportunity to empower and enable older Australians in order to enhance their quality of life. Are you a great communicator? If... Read more

Best Jobs for Backpackers

Hello backpackers! How’s Australia treating you so far? If you’re not loving it you must have rocks in your head! So, if you’re reading this post we’re guessing you’re either: A) Out of cash because you’ve been partying too hard B) Out of cash because Australia is kinda... Read more

How to Talk About a Short Job Stint in Interviews

Every now and then you find a job that seems perfect and you naturally get excited. The culture seems progressive and your new boss seems lovely. Even your duties sound great - achievable, interesting and even fun, with just the right amount of challenge. You get pumped about working for... Read more

How to Write the Best Resignation Letter

So, you’re resigning, huh? Could be for a multitude of reasons...Maybe you’ve found a better job, maybe you need to change locations, maybe you’re starting your own business. Maybe you’re finally going to listen to that voice in your head that whispers “go and weave mats by the... Read more