Career FAQs: online courses and career resources
Browse our site and you’ll discover all the practical career information you need to research and pursue your career and education goals. And you’ll soon see why access to quality distance education makes online study a compelling alternative to on-campus learning.
Our site covers a range of online courses, industries and professions: from accounting, education, IT and law to agriculture, nursing, beauty therapy and journalism… just to name a few. Our distance education and on-campus partners are all leaders in their respective fields.
Once you’ve explored our extensive range of online courses with the all-new distance education Course Finder and Compare Favourites features, you can check out our free sample resumes and cover letters; Resume Writing Service; employment news and views; interview tips and advice; Career Personality Test; the light-hearted Career-o-meter, and much more.
So take a stroll! Browse through our extensive range of online courses, from certificates, diplomas and short courses to bachelor’s and master’s degrees and doctorates; and enjoy the freedom of studying when and where you want!
What to do when you're in a job you hate
There’s no worse feeling than having to drag yourself every morning to a job you hate, day in and day out. Here's what you can do about it!
Taking a gap year
Taking a year off after school to embark on an international escapade is a fantastic way to throw off the cobwebs before leaping into a career or more study. A gap year is a fantastic way to gain maturity, experience and independence.
Job interview question and answer: Describe a situation when you were under pressure
Being able to operate in stressful situations is essential in nearly every workplace these days. If you operate well when the pressure is on, give examples of high-octane work environments you have been in and how you have achieved within that.
How to ask for a pay rise
Asking for a pay rise is one of the more delicate conversations you'll ever have with your boss. But before you storm into the manager's office waving your latest bank statement, there are a few things you should do to prepare.
