Career Guide Australia

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

Christmas is the season of giving and what better gift to give than your time! We've put together a list of volunteer ideas, from gift wrapping to becoming a digital mentor, to get you in the warm and fuzzy Christmas spirit.

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.

Being cooped up in an office all day isn’t for everyone. But it’s the only way to pay the bills, right? Wrong. For all you active and outdoorsy folk, there are plenty of jobs that’ll get you out and about and away from cubicle culture.

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.

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.

For "show me the money" career inspiration, check out our list of 7 of the best-paying jobs in Australia right now plus what study path it takes to get there!

Fitness is a booming industry with a bunch of career options; it's not all about personal training. It's also a great industry for those who want to be their own boss, love social media marketing and don't mind a freebie or two!

Doesn't matter where you're at in your career journey, these quotes from some of the world's most successful and wise people will give you the inspiration and motivation to power your career.

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

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?

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!

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.

Kurt Fearnley, who was recently interviewed on the Career FAQs site, has won the Gold medal in a close finish in the wheelchair marathon.

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.

International Volunteer Day celebrates one of the most honourable jobs in the world – being a volunteer.

Nicki Bloom, playwright and Artistic Director of production company nowyesnow, is the 2008 recipient of the prestigious Patrick White Playwrights’ Award.

Bushfire season is upon us. Your help and the support of the community are needed to ensure the firies can successfully battle through one of the toughest times of the year.

It’s the day that gets Australian workers out of the office and into the pub. No, not Friday, it’s Melbourne Cup Day.

‘I am passionate about teaching people not so much how to cook but how to eat, how to plan a menu for the week, how to stock up their pantry, how to use seasonal produce.\'

\'Every now and again when players are misbehaving, or the match is particularly close or tense for some reason, I feel some pressure, but I don\'t think it\'s any different to any other job, I just have to deal with it.\'

The turmoil on Wall Street has heavily impacted mortgage repayments and petrol prices, and now the financial crisis is hitting Australian employment. The economic slowdown is expected to put pressure on the jobs market with the Reserve Bank predicting a j

In recent years, social media has been revolutionising the way people find jobs. Social media is now becoming a job in itself, with many people turning their blog or website into a viable moneymaker.

If you could work for any company, which one would it be, and why?

There are extreme jobs, then there are SERIOUSLY extreme jobs! Give your career the adrenaline rush it craves and take a peek inside at some of the world's most exciting, dangerous and extreme jobs.

Success and its people come in many different shapes and sizes, but what are the common traits that they all share. Is it that successful people put in the extra hours? Do they have a better routine? Or is it just a case of luck ...

Completing an online degree or course can land you some of the best paying salary gigs in Australia. We've rounded up 7 jobs that you can study for online to get paid the big bucks!

Work in your PJs, skip the commute, set your own hours. From social media management to software development, landing a work from home job is easier than you think.

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 ....

Studying law offers you the chance to develop a wide range of skills and explore different aspects of human life, businesses, and society. Here are a few more reasons why studying law in Australia is an excellent choice.

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?

Read about Renee's career change and inspirational work helping her community as part of First Impressions Clothing Exchange - an initiative by women, for women to help put together a look that'll get them the job!

As you wake on Christmas Day, spare a thought for those who have to work this Festivus. Here are some stories from those who get in uniform on Christmas Day, and why they’re happy to do it.

Here are some tips on creating a killer showreel.

Don\'t wait for redundancy, think about starting your own business now!

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.

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.

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.

Want to ask your boss for flexible hours but don’t know how? Here are some tips on how to broach the topic from career advisor Jo Messer.

So you’re underpaid, underappreciated, and you’re just not going to take it anymore! Career advisor Jo Messer is here to dish out some tough love.

With the recent high-profile sexual harassment case of Kristy Fraser-Kirk against ex-David Jones CEO Mark McInnes, sexual harassment is on everyone’s radar.

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

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.

Regional cities are booming with job opportunities ripe for the picking. Is regional Australia where it’s at?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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).

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.

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\'.

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.

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!

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?

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.

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?”

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.

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.

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.

Educating the minds of tomorrow. It’s a big responsibility, it's also one of the most rewarding careers and an industry that's on the rise. Not convinced? Here are five reasons why you should think about kickstarting your teaching career

There are many lessons – good and bad – that we can take from the rich and the famous, including a wholesome reminder that success doesn\'t always come easy.

Online networking is the new-age way to maintain contact with friends, find dates and while away the hours. Now ‘Generation Facebook’ is beginning to use it as a means of finding not just a real job, but an unreal job.

It’s not often that a single person can transform an entire industry and alter history.

Looking for a job to get you out from behind the desk? From interior design to social work, here are some of the best careers to get you out of the office.

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

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.

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.

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.

Career coaches can be a great help in your career; they can help you maximise your potential and opportunities and help you navigate challenges and obstacles smoothly. Find out more about how a career coach could help you.

What do Stephen King, Mick Jagger and Giorgio Armani have in common? They each made a transformational career change. Is it time for you to do the same? Here are 5 telltale signs

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.

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.

Where are you right now in your career? Are you a career shifter or career starter? Our Career Personas will help you define where you are on your career path and the next step to take!

With the unlimited power of the World Wide Web and the proliferation of social media platforms, it is naïve to think that our online presence has nothing to do with our real life reputation.

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.

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.

The key to finding a career that will weather all manner of economic hurricanes, is to find a job that will stand strong despite the economic downturn caused by the 2008 world financial crisis.

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.

Armed with just a microwave, a trusty old sandwich press, and a whole lotta ingenuity, we’ve created 5 super easy lunch ideas in the Career FAQs kitchen that’ll get your stomach from Monday to Friday!

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.

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

Mortgage stress, rent increases, fuel costs and rising food prices mean Australia is experiencing a moonlighting boom as we sign on to more than one gig to supplement our income.

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

A must-read for all managers, our 11 performance reviews do's and don'ts will improve your team's performance, boost motivation and ensure you handle the review process like a pro!

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.

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.

The holidays are over. The year looms ahead. The January blues a weight around your neck. Get your spring back and plan your annual leave smart. Find out here how to get the maximum holiday for the minimum annual leave.

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?

There are two sides to being a business owner and working for yourself can have its fair share of perks and downers. Perhaps being your own boss may not be all it's cracked up to be after all ...