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A curious person is open to learning and continues to improve continuously. Curiosity inevitably leads to real passion and success is driven by passionate people. want to learn how you can improve your curiosity quotient?

Lawyer turned entrepreneur, Fabiola is the visionary of LUXit - an award-winning beauty service app, bringing an elite salon experience to you. With 20+ years experience in high fashion, beauty and luxury lines - she is well acquainted with all things lux & business.

So you think you’ve got good communication skills? Well, you wouldn’t be alone.

Your degree or technical experience is only part of the puzzle in building a stellar career. Soft skills are the intangible qualities that help you communicate and work with your colleagues, teammates and clients effectively. Here are 8 of the best soft skills for your career.

Nothing can be more infuriating than someone younger than you achieving a lot more than you have. To get you in a good mood, Andrea lists seven youngsters who will make you question whether you’re reaching your full potential.

Do you find yourself with so many windows open at once that you can’t keep track? Are you constantly distracted by beeps and pings? If your devices got the better of you last year, then whip them into shape with these tried and tested productivity apps.

Does the thought of speaking in public get you quivering in fear? Jo has some practical tips for how to overcome your jitters.

If you\'re coming down with your first case of Mondayitis for 2014, here are some hot tips to help you beat those back to work blues.

It takes hard work to become a success but it isn't all about the hours you put in. From 1 hour to 10,000, we give you the lowdown on how to improve your performance so you go beyond productive and into the big leagues.

If you’ve always dreamt of becoming a writer or wish you could take your drawing skills further than just doodles on office memos, now is the perfect time to realise your dreams and your potential.

Think you are too old to go back and study? Think again! Deciding to study as a mature age student has so many benefits and is more accessible than you think.

Want to see your career take off and have less stress and more energy in your workday? One little word can do that - No. We share why it's so important to say no at work and exactly how to do it - even if you're a YES person!

If you enjoyed the viral sensation 10 Tricks to Appear Smart in Meetings, your life is about to get 900% better with Sarah Cooper\'s new book 100 Tricks to Appear Smart in Meetings.

Becoming a manager is a huge accomplishment, but it comes with plenty of responsibilities. Here are some great tips to help you navigate how to provide feedback to your colleagues while still maintaining a good professional relationship.

Not a morning person? Here\'s how to take control of your mornings and have more energy to kickstart your day.

Say a lot in only a few words when you learn how to write and deliver the ultimate 30-second elevator pitch. It can be your most powerful tool!

Managing a team is an important position in any business and one that comes with a degree of power. How you use that power will determine what type of manager you are. Find out what traits make for a good manager, and what traits to avoid to put you on the road to success.

Dread Mondays? Don’t know where to go and what to do next? A career coach or counsellor can help you find purpose in life. In this quick read, understand the difference between a career coach and a career counsellor.

Finding a life coach can be a minefield, there are so many out there. But there are a few strategies that you can follow to make sure that you find one who is perfect for you and in this article we spill the beans.

If your new year’s resolution is to be happier this year, it’s one thing to say it and another to make it happen. We’ve consulted with happiness expert Dr Timothy Sharp to come up with six easy ways to make this year your happiest yet.

Are you satisfied with your career? What\'s holding you back? In our latest guest post, author Maria Simonelli helps you discover your career \'sweet spot\'.

Saying yes too often at work can really hurt your career growth. With an endless to-do list, sky-high stress levels and colleagues that seem to treat you like a doormat you might be wondering: “Do I say "yes" too much?”

Mentorship can be a life-changing relationship. The right mentor can help a mentee reach their biggest goals; even change the world. Steve Jobs had Bill Campbell as a mentor; Bill Gates had Warren Buffett and Mark Zuckerberg had Steve Jobs.

If you are wondering how to stop your commute from eating up your day (and salary) then you are in the right place.  If you can’t find some inspiration on how to make the most of your commute here article we’ll eat our hats!

Are you finding it difficult to stay motivated at work? Find out how you can keep your job interesting.

A strong personal brand is the key to personal and professional success. Here’s why - along with 9 great tips to create your own unforgettable brand.

Difficult work conversations: they’re terrifying but inevitable. Here are some tips (and sample scripts) to help you navigate those tough conversations with ease.

Emotional intelligence is crucial for building successful relationships, both in the office and out. Multiple studies have shown that a high level of emotional intelligence can really pay off in your career. Here are 5 tips to improve your EQ.

Becoming a new manager is as challenging as it is exciting. See our 5 tips to help you hit the ground running and ensure your management style works well

To make sure you get off on the right foot this year, we take a look at some work-related New Year’s resolutions that will see you catapulting your way to happiness, health and success.

Do you feel like you’ve fluked your way through your career? Turns out you may not be alone. Find out more.

Dealing with rejection is never easy, and when you’ve been sending out job application after application only to receive rejection letters back, it’s easy to get disheartened.

Do you know exactly the career you want and how you're going to get there? No. You're not alone. In this article, we explore how a career counsellor can help you find a new focus to pursue a career you will love.

If you’ve ever wondered why so many small businesses fail, and how you can prevent your new small business from following the same path. We’ve got the answers right here.

Done right, mentorship can be a really rewarding journey for both parties. Here are a few tips on getting your mentorship off to a great start and how to make the most of this important professional relationship.

With your support, we now have over 500,000 people reading our newsletter each month, which is jam-packed with career advice, study tips and job trends. These were some of your favourite articles over the last year.

There are plenty of jet-setting jobs out there to choose from – so if travel is your passion, why not make it your profession as well! See what benefits living abroad can have on your professional and personal life.

Stress is no fun at all, and when it starts to build up in the workplace it can influence all areas of your life.  Find out how to manage stress at work right here.

Your 30s are a great time to invest in yourself so you can continue to reap the rewards later on in your career. Here are 8 career goals to kick when you\'re in your thirties.

Smash it in the \'rush hour of life\' with these 8 career goals to tick off in your 40s!

Wondering how you can improve communication in the workplace? Communication is an essential skill that can make the difference between a productive workplace and one struggling to get by. Read these tips to implement the best opportunities for communication.

Miner turned UX Designer and Experience Illustrator, Gretta claims to have a "double doctorate in life experience." Having gone through many of life's highs and lows, her journey is one of a kind and truly inspirational.

The speed of change in today’s business world is unrivalled, though they shouldn’t be too concerning if you keep your resume future-proofed. Without the correct preemptive action and additions to your resume, you could really be left behind in your career.

What's the difference between a manager and a leader? What are the skills of a great leader? How do I become a great manager? We answer all this and more ....

It\'s a direwolf-eat-direwolf world out there. Could the oft-bloodthirsty politics of the leaders of Westeros hold the key to getting ahead?

Research shows that people who have had a mentor are more likely to perform better at work, get promoted and be more satisfied overall in their job and career.

Having chameleon-like adaptability is the key to success, according to a Sydney University study.

Most new year’s resolutions fall away before the confetti has hit the floor. Marni dishes out some hard truths about why you’ve probably already failed this year. But by all means, prove her wrong. You know you want to.

In life, you have to say no a whole lotta times. So how do you say no, no, no all the time without being a jerk? Here are 49 ways to do just that.

The career path you take doesn't have to be a generic one. There are some crazy careers out there. How does getting paid to sleep, steal, play video games or taste ice cream sound?

Always wanted to be a professional writer? From copywriting to screenwriting, we list 10 day-jobs for the modern wordsmith.

These are exciting times here at Career FAQs! We’ve just launched our new website, re-designed to make it easier than ever to find course and career information. Take a tour through our new site and discover all the additional features and improvements.

The list of LinkedIn’s 25 hottest skills for 2013 is a treasure map for job hunters, so keep reading to see where X marks the spot.

Valuable soft skills like leadership, good communication, problem solving and positivity are increasingly becoming in demand. Learn how these skills can have a strong impact on your career and pay cheque.

Upskilled specialises in vocational courses for working professionals. You can study a diverse range of certificate and diploma qualifications online, to boost your skills and career prospects.

If the idea of small talk and idle chitchat renders you speechless, do not be alarmed. Networking doesn’t mean you have to be the centre of attention or the life of the party.

Need to take some time off work but struggling to put this into an email? Use this pre-written email template to explain your situation (without going into too much detail) and to ask for personal leave.

In today’s competitive job market, you’ll need more than just a degree to grab the attention of employers. We take a look at what steps recent graduates can take to get ahead, and land that job.

Making the switch from traditional to digital marketing might seem confusing, but actually, it’s super easy! Find out how you can take your marketing career digital

\'We skill people for the future by training them to move the world, move the earth and move equipment from point A to point B.\'

Many of the one million Australians living and working overseas are professionals who have packed up their extensive skills and taken them abroad gaining invaluable career and life experience.

You can't be the best leader for your team if you're making any of these 8 management mistakes. Here's exactly what to avoid if you want to thrive and inspire in your leadership role.

To celebrate Children’s Week, we find out what the Career FAQs team dreamed of becoming when they were were youngsters with skinned knees and bigs dreams.

What is your body language saying about you at work? Could it be holding you back? Here are a few moves that can give the wrong professional vibe and what to do instead. We've included specific body language tips to help you rock the interview too!

Maintaining a balance between work and life can be tough, especially in today’s fast-paced life. We take a closer look at why having a healthy work-life balance really is so important.

Airbnb started out as a blow-up mattress on the floor, Facebook started up in a college dorm room and Google was born in a garage. We put a spotlight on the wonderful world of start-ups, and show you how to kick-start your own entrepreneurial dream.

You ‘befriended’ your boss on Facebook, you set up a LinkedIn profile and you followed all the relevant people on Twitter. You knew it would only be a matter of time before your networking genius landed you your dream job in a leading company.

Many people feel pressured to put in long hours, whether to get that sought after promotion or to ensure job security. But at what cost is this at? Take a look at just how detrimental overtime can be for your health and weigh up whether it is worth it for you.

Are you one of those people who’s always known what you want to do when you grow up – like become a doctor, policeman or vet?

Politicians have notoriously low job security, so if anyone knows how to get fired and move on, it should be them, right? For better or worse, Marni takes a look at what we can learn from our esteemed leaders of the past.

Sitting on your gluteus maximus all day in the office can be hard work and even harder on your health. We road test some desk exercises to help you counteract the dangers of prolonged inactivity.

Before they were famous Harrison Ford worked as a carpenter, Vera Wang was an ice skater, Martha Stewart worked on Wall St and the Pope was a bouncer! See what other celebrity career changes will surprise you

Got a big idea and want to turn it into a reality? Are you a natural leader and self-starter? Do you hate the idea of working below someone else? Then you're just the type of person who needs to be their own boss!

\'The adage out of sight, out of mind certainly holds true in the workplace.\' Climbing the career ladder can be a downright unfair pursuit.

When a sprinter is crossing the line first to claim Olympic gold or a League player is converting the winning try – the last thing on their minds is what career they will pursue once their sporting prowess fades and the next generation steps in.

A few years back, a Commonwealth public servant was caught faking lung cancer in order to get out of work.

Workplace bullying is more common than many people realise, with WorkSafe’s annual research consistently showing that 14 per cent of Victorian workers had experienced bullying.

Whether you’re happy in your job or are itching for new opportunities, signing up to LinkedIn and exploring its features can open up many opportunities for your career down the track.

Employers are starting to feel the vicious bite of the global financial crisis and many are cutting back on costs and staff. Don\'t panic, but do prepare yourself so you\'re not the first to go if your company decides to downsize.

Dreaming of a career change? Don't know what you want to do? Or you have a cunning career plan already? Whatever your situation, a career coach can help. In this article, find out what exactly a career coach can do for you.

Public relations pros love what they do. It's an exciting and rewarding industry and whether you like to write, pitch, research or strategise there's a role for you. We take a look at the different areas of PR, most popular jobs, income guides and the best courses to take for a carer in public relations.

More than one quarter of young workers either cannot find work or can’t work enough hours, according to newly released Bureau of Statistics figures.

While working in an office environment it’s crucial to meet the dress code. After all, the way colleagues and clients view you can help make or break your professional reputation.

Are you suffering from an undiagnosed condition at work? Maybe you’ve contracted something that has made you that person in the office and you don’t even know it. Marni investigates the worst of the office diseases.

We’re serving up 10 perfectly phrased, concisely written and completely diplomatic email templates to help you conquer your toughest work emails and navigate those awkward work scenarios with the poise and grace of an Email Etiquette Ninja.

Your team has decided to say no to a big project or client, and it’s your job to send the ‘Thanks but no thanks’ email. Lucky you! We feel your pain – but someone’s gotta do it. Here\'s a pre-written template to let them down gently!

Here are some tips on creating a killer showreel.

Whether you're leaving on great terms or can't wait to get the heck out of there, here are the big Dos and Don'ts everyone needs to know when resigning. From giving the required amount of notice to tidying your desk before you go, these tips will help you leave with professional relationships intact!

Resigning is something you need to get right - even if you can't wait to leave your job. Do it the wrong way and the repercussions could impact your future job opportunities. We've put together 5 steps for how to leave your job like a pro and keep your reputation intact.

If you are fascinated by all things gastronomic, then you can’t miss this weekend’s Good Food & Wine Show at Sydney’s Convention & Exhibition Centre.

One toxic personality or underperformer can bring the whole team down. It's your job as a leader to deal with a bad employee quickly (and legally!) before things spiral out of control. Check out our tips for dealing with the trouble maker or poor performer in your team.

You're overworked and on the verge of a burning out, but the last thing you want to do is sound like you're whinging. How do you tell your boss you're feeling stressed and have too much work? We have you covered

Are you about to lose your job? If any of these 8 signs sound familiar, you could be skating on thin ice. Take action now to save your job or land yourself a new role before your boss even gets a chance to sit you down for 'You're So Fired' chat.

Dog surf instructor, professional cuddler, fortune cookies writer - read all about these and other weird and interesting jobs. How surprised will you be by what's inside ....