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‘I enjoyed economics at school and spent every holiday and my first year after school working on my uncle’s property in the Riverina – so it [agribusiness] was just a marriage of the two really.’

Struggling to address sample criteria in your job application? Use this sample response to demonstrate your commitment to professional learning.

For many young kids, becoming an astronaut and flying through outer space is the ultimate job – it\'s right up there with other popular careers children aspire to, such as firefighter, super hero and princess.

The property market is booming – but does that mean a job in real estate is a sound career move? From courses, to commissions to your competition, we\'ve got all your questions answered.

If you have a winning way with people and are a skilled negotiator, the real estate industry could be your ticket to a dynamic and lucrative career.

Career FAQs’ suite of courses is once again expanding, now offering practical and specialised vocational education and training (VET) courses for professionals from our new partnership with University of New England (UNE) Partnerships.

Career FAQs welcomes Southern Cross University and Deakin University as two new tertiary education partners.

It’s Australian Engineering Week from 5-11 August 2013, with engineering-related events, site tours and activities nation-wide. Here\'s a guide to some of the career options Engineers Australia is highlighting as part of this week.

If you’re concerned about the future of the planet and want to do everything you can to make a difference, then an environmental career could be your door to personal fulfilment and a more sustainable future.

There are plenty of jobs out there that will literally take you places. To mark World Tourist Day, we highlight some careers that can make you the ultimate professional world traveller.

You will remember Dr Chuck Hahn from Career FAQs Weird & Wonderful, the book that takes you on a white-knuckle ride through the world of wacky work.

The times they are a changing, but is it all for the better? What should you be studying to future-proof your skills and what do the advancements in artificial intelligence mean for your career?

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.

According to the 2013 Kelly Career Development and Upskilling report, employees are becoming increasingly proactive in self-managing their careers and professional development.

The idea of a ‘career’ is starting to become obsolete as people move regularly between industries and opt to retrain. How can you tell whether your job is a keeper?

If you love animals and have the empathy, patience and observational skills required, a career or hobby working with animals could be your calling.

If you are leaving your job as part of a major career change, use this sample resignation letter as a template for your formal notification.

Looking to get hands on with your career? We take a closer look at massage therapy, and put a spotlight on the practice of myotherapy!

Like training wheels for a bike, internships and graduate programs guide and train you into your first real job. They can be the golden ticket to your dream career.

If you like the idea of working with your hands, building something that lasts and getting paid while you learn, then why not consider a career in building and construction?

Ever wondered about the career you would have had if life hadn\'t gotten in the way? Answer these 10 simple questions to find out which celebrity career you were destined for.

No ifs or butts! This weekend, help restore some of Australia\'s beauty and boost your career while you\'re there.

When you\'re changing careers, preparing a resume for your new industry can be tricky. We have some tips on how to approach a career change resume.

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.

There is a plethora of careers available in the art world whether you are interested in creating, buying, selling, teaching, analysing or organising the masterpieces of tomorrow.

If you’ve got a way with words, images, people and strategy, and are plugged into what’s ‘now’, you could have what it takes to enjoy a successful and stimulating career in marketing.

The ‘mad scientist’ archetype has long fuelled wild misconceptions about what goes on behind closed laboratory doors. We put some of the most common industry myths under the microscope, to help you decide whether a career in science is right for you.

YouTube is great for screaming goats, but can there be some career gems among the Jimmy Fallon skits and X Factor clips? Here are the top 10 career lessons from YouTube for your viewing pleasure.

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

If you have just finished school, are re-entering the workforce or simply want to change careers – have you considered applying for an Australian apprenticeship?

Baby Cambridge has entered the world with some royally big responsibilities ahead of him. It\'s got us thinking about just how much influence parents can have on their children’s career paths.

In this climate of economical uncertainty it\'s nice to know there\'s something you can count on. Career FAQs books still have industry-specific advice on your ideal job, as well as the career insights of 25+ people working in the field.

The health care sector continues to be one of the fastest growing industries in Australia. This guest post from carecareers explores why it could just be your ticket to a life-altering career change in 2015.

The Reinvent Your Career Expo is coming to Sydney. The expo is a great opportunity for people thinking about or making a career change.

It’s not always easy finding the right career path. For many people the choices can be overwhelming. For others the choices that they’ve already made in their career may have led them to a dead end or to a profession for which they have no passion.

If you yearn for creative expression and know how to combine your creativity with precision and technical skill, then a career in design may be perfect for you.

If you love the idea of helping people with their health issues but don’t think becoming a nurse or doctor is for you, then consider a career in allied health.

Take our Career Personality Test and discover your personality style, work-related strengths, ideal job environment, learning style, career options and the training that can get you into your ideal job!

Do you feel like you\'ve hit a bit of a wall in your career and want to advance but don\'t know how? Here are some tried and tested tips to get you on your way.

Perhaps the global financial crisis is the catalyst you need to get your career into peak performance.

For anyone aspiring to a career in management, wishing to climb the corporate ladder or dreaming about running their own business, a business qualification is one of the best places to start.

Australia\'s inaugural \'Real Age\' career event, Reinvent Your Career Expo, kicks off in Melbourne on July 26 and 27. It will visit Sydney on October 25 and 26, before making its way up to Brissie in March 2009.

If you enjoy helping people and want an interesting and varied career, then you should consider a rewarding career in community services!

If you’re an ideas person with a flair for writing, you can’t go past a career in communications for diversity and creative stimulation.

Dreading going in to work the next day? Feeling tired and burnt out? How to recognise the signs that it\'s time for a career change.

Returning to work after maternity (or paternity!) leave is often the best time to consider a career change. If you\'re after a pathway that offers flexibility, support and a way to give back to the community – look no further.

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.

We cast our gaze over each of the four trines of the Chinese zodiac to help you determine which strengths and weaknesses to look out for when forecasting your career this Chinese New Year.

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.

Not happy in your current job? You\'re not alone - the average person will shift careers up to seven times! It\'s time to make a change... but first, take in these seven important considerations.

If your career feels stagnant and your job leaves you wanting, then there’s no need to grin and bear it. Take a leap of faith this new year and begin the adventure of a new career search.

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.

Are you fighting fit and achieving your goals, or have you lapsed into professional complacency? Whether you’re on the starting blocks of your career or already well on your way, these helpful tips will ensure you’re on track for professional success.

We take a look at what career lessons you can learn from AMC\'s Breaking Bad, from meth to morality, and everything in between.

With Australia\'s youth jobless rate peaking last month, new research into the availability and adequate funding of high school career advisers has uncovered some concerning figures. Marni investigates.

Do you feel professionally stale and unmotivated, like you’re going nowhere? Sounds like you’re in a rut – see what Jo has to say about getting your career mojo back.

Whether you’re switching careers or just buggering off to travel overseas, a break from work can be a useful tool to garner not just life experience, but extra skills with which to arm yourself for your next big move.

We can often find life advice in the most unconventional of places. Vivien goes digging around the jaw-breaking gaming phenomenon, Candy Crush, to find some hidden career lesson gems (hard rock candied gems, to be precise).

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.

Don’t throw away your twenties, hoping that stuff will work itself out. Claim this defining decade of your life and set your career up for later life!

If you find yourself dreading the sound of the alarm, dragging yourself into work and wishing your day (and life) away, it might be time to think about changing jobs – and maybe even totally transforming your career.

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

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\'.

Project management has become an industry in its own right, with its own unique language. Learn to speak the language of PM, and manage projects of every shape and size.

Where do you start when writing a reference letter for a co-worker? Use our tips and template as a guide and do your part to help them land their dream job.

We break down the top-employing categories of health care and social assistance so you know where the jobs are.

Since taxes are one of the certainties in life, it stands to reason that jobs in accountancy are too.

With talk of climate change and carbon taxes on everyone\'s lips, awareness of green issues is at an all-time high. But look around your workplace – are green practices an integrated part of your organisation’s culture?

Wellbeing. Work–life balance. Holistic health. These aren’t just buzzwords anymore but are now the mantras for many people, from corporate high flyers to students, mums and natural therapists.

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.

Australia’s tourism and hospitality industry may see a boost in the wake of Oprah’s visit Down Under, but it can’t afford to rest on its laurels.

They’re on highway billboards, they’re in your monthly magazines, on your most visited websites and interrupt your TV programs. Advertisements are a part of our daily lives and constitute one of the most competitive and exciting industries around.

Writing a weekly sex column filled with metaphors and rhyming couplets will not buy you daily Cosmopolitans at lunch, let alone a pair of Jimmy Choos.

Ever wondered what a qualification in the sports industry can really do for you?

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.

Whether they are arranging roses or dreaming up prose to go inside gift cards, there exists an entire industry or workers dedicated to making Valentine\'s Day as romantic as possible for starry-eyed lovers.

Transport and logistics may not have a reputation as a glamorous industry, but don’t be fooled. The sector has plenty to offer when it comes to job prospects and wages.