Career Development Advice

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.

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).

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.

Getting your CV and cover letter right is a crucial step in applying for any job. Have a look at our development manager sample resume written to industry standards that will help you write a winning job application.

Getting your CV and cover letter right is a crucial step in applying for any job. Have a look at our development manager job advertisement example written to industry standards that will help you write a winning job application.

Getting your CV and cover letter right is a crucial step in applying for any job. Have a look at our business development manager job advertisement example written to industry standards that will help you write a winning job application.

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’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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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\'.

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

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.

The global financial crisis has affected nearly every industry, but few areas have been hit as hard as the banking and financial sectors.

If you’re an adventurous and ambitious person who loves new experiences, studying a language course could just open the opportunity of a lifetime.

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

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

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.

Completing a business degree is an awesome way to set yourself up with knowledge of every aspect of planning, launching, operating and growing a business.

Getting your CV and cover letter right is a crucial step in applying for any job. Have a look at our business development manager resume example written to industry standards that will help you write a winning job application.

Getting your CV and cover letter right is a crucial step in applying for any job. Have a look at our business development manager cover letter example written to industry standards that will help you write a winning job application.

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.

Getting your CV and cover letter right is a crucial step in applying for any job. Have a look at our development manager cover letter example written to industry standards that will help you write a winning job application.

Have you tried turning it off and on again? If you think this phrase sums up what a career in IT means, then think again. Here’s the lowdown on the many directions you can take your IT career.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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?

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.

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!

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Imagine finding out on your 61st birthday that you’re heading back to school! That’s exactly what happened to Online Courses Australia student Beverley – she’s a testament to the fact that it’s never too late to follow your dreams.

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?

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

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.

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.

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

There’s one question weighing on everyone’s mind: ‘Is my job safe?’ We’ve put together a list of 10 jobs currently projected to ‘grow very strongly’ over the coming years.

If a business is a machine, then human resources (HR) is the grease that keeps it well oiled. Read on for five excellent reasons to consider making HR your vocation.

Bestselling author Tim Ferriss tells us we can have a 4-hour work week but in reality, most of us feel like we’re working more than ever. Marni sees whether flexibility might be the next best option.