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

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.

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.

Thinking of taking an internship in Australia? Read this first. An internship could be the career break you've been waiting for or end up being a big waste of time. Let's take a look at the good, the bad and the ugly of internships.

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.

When looking to fill vacant positions, businesses want to hire the best possible candidate. Often this means that people with disability are overlooked in favour of those who may appear to be more fit and able.

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.

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

Leading the marketing team at Belgrave Leisure is enough to keep anyone busy, but James likes to go the extra mile, read about his inspiring career story that spans over 18 years.

Stressed out, feeling under the pump or have loads of pressure on you at work? Sound like you're burning out. The answer: Annual leave.

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.

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).

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.

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.

Money is important but it shouldn't be the only reason you take a job or choose a career path. From getting into the 'flow state' to finding friendship, here are 6 reasons to choose a job that have nothing to do with the size of your salary!

Starting a new job? Follow our guidelines and you’ll breeze through your first day with ease.

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.

Social media. A proactive tool for personal branding or a one way ticket to self-destruction? Our writers go head-to-head.

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

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

You can choose your friends but you can\'t choose your colleagues. It is inevitable that you will come across the workmate from hell (WFH) at some stage in your working life.

With Celebrity MasterChef set to hit our television screens next week, reality TV fans, foodies and ordinary Australians are eager to see how a politician, news anchor, beauty queen, journalist and fashion designer handle the heat in the kitchen.

For most of us who work in office jobs, staying fit and healthy when you’re sitting at your desk all day can be a bit of a challenge, and extra kilos can start to creep on.

Admitting you\'re a work addict isn\'t easy. Here are 12 signs to snap you out of denial and help you make a change!

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.

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.

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!

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!

The process of negotiating a salary is never straightforward and stress-free. It requires confidence, the right attitude and knowing how to approach your boss it crucial. See 9 things to NEVER SAY when asking for a pay rise.

Ever wondered how the successful people do it? Take the lead from some of the stars of the latest BRW Young Rich list.

A recent report has shown that Australian employees have the least flexible work arrangements in the Asia Pacific, but are organisations starting to limber up?

Are you at your wit’s end with a bullying boss from hell? Jo offers advice on what you can do to deal with a difficult boss and stop the bullying.

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

Universities have expressed serious concern over the NSW government’s proposed new HSC benchmarks for teachers.

This Wednesday is Go Home on Time Day. Join the conversation about work–life balance.

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.

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.

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.

If you have a disability or mental illness, entering the workforce can present tricky challenges.

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.

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.

Looking back on her brush with the boss from hell, Josie reflects on what she learned from the experience.

Think you\'re worth more? Jo helps navigate the delicate task of asking for a pay rise.

Oops, you did it again. You got wasted at the office Christmas party and made a total drunken fool of yourself. It’s time to go into damage control, with this advice from Jo.

With clients aged 9 to 84, there's no such thing as a typical training session with Shelley. Get motivated by her story to make a difference in your community and read about her highs and lows in the fitness industry and as a small business owner.  

If you are one of the over nine million Australians or 500 million people worldwide who use Facebook, you probably use the social networking site to keep up with your friends, write on each other’s walls and view each other’s photos.

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.

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.

Chefs and hairdressers will top the list of most sought-after jobs as Australia emerges from the wake of the global financial crisis.

Looking for job security? These could be Australia's steadiest jobs for a career that is always in demand. Steady doesn't mean boring! These jobs are rewarding, challenging, and creative jobs.

With the hiring optimism of Australia’s employers reaching pre-downturn levels, Australia’s employment future looks bright.

FACT: Healthcare is one of Australia’s fastest growing industries. See why it’s growing so fast, how you can join the field, where professionals are needed most and what it means for our future.

It\'s predicted that people 65 years+ will comprise 22% of the population by 2056. Find out what this demographic shift means for the future of industries like nursing, social work and aged care, and how students entering the field should be preparing.

The road to the Lodge has sometimes been a rocky one, as recent events have demonstrated. The path can be arduous and is not for the faint-hearted.

Freelancing used to be considered something you did in between ‘real’ jobs, but the ‘portfolio career’ is growing in popularity – and it’s not just because of the GFC or volatile job markets. Marni investigates why the workforce is more fluid than ever.

The Australian government has made a commitment to boosting renewable energy by funding two initiatives to develop renewable energy generation and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Are you at a crossroads in your career? Are you looking for a new job or wanting to start tertiary education, but not too sure what you actually want to do yet?

We all want the perfect workplace, but what is the reality behind the best of the best? This article shows you 2018's top places to work and how employer and employees build a healthy relationship that contributes to mutual success.

Wish you could look into a crystal ball and find out where to take your career? We put a spotlight on national skills shortages to bring you five industries that are tipped to undergo significant growth well into the future.

Two years ago the Australian property sector was booming. Whether it was in commercial, residential, funds management or development, big bucks were being made and times were good.

Australians work the longest hours in the developed world, with an average of 1855 hours at work each year, which is 200 hours more than employees in other countries, according to a study by the Australia Institute.

Welcome to a brand new year and a whole new decade, where things are being taken up a notch when it comes to employment benefits. See what's trending for 2020 and beyond ...

Australia’s skills shortage crisis is expected to intensify in the coming months and years, resulting in major gaps in the workforce in a range of occupations and industries.

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.

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you will have heard of Susan Boyle, the middle-aged Scottish woman, dubbed ‘the hairy angel’, who became a global sensation when her astonishing performance on Britain’s Got Talent was posted on YouTube.

One of the most dreaded of all interview questions is the ‘greatest weakness’ minefield. Many recruiters are, in fact, moving away from using a question that has become over-used and predictable, yet it is still one you have to prepare for.

When Barack Obama became the 44th President of the United States, he ushered in an era that promises unprecedented and inspirational change.

How do you rise above the average job applicant to become the \'chosen one\' for that job that you just know you\'re going to love? It\'s just like dating really.

Age diversity in the workplace is key for innovation and bridging knowledge gaps. Every age counts.

With the mining and resources industries leading the charge in Australia’s economic recovery, the shortage of workers in these areas is set to worsen.

Australia is in the grip of a major talent shortage with 45 per cent of employers having difficulty filling key positions in their organisations, according to the 2010 Manpower Talent Shortage Survey.

Australia’s national minimum wage has risen by $26 a week, increasing from $544 to $569.90 per week, to come into effect July 1.

The Australian Sports Commission has granted ten sporting organisations grants worth $5.5 million giving a boost to some of Australia\'s elite athletes.Swimming Australia will be the biggest beneficiary receiving a $1.7 million grant to help finance its

The distance education sector in Australia continues to surge, with figures showing an explosion in revenue in the industry from $827 million in 2004 to $2.74 billion in 2009.

Fair Work Australia, the national workplace relations tribunal, has found that hundreds of thousands of social and community service workers in the non-government sector have suffered from significant underpayment, as well as gender discrimination.

Save money, make money and share stuff. From home cooked meals to designer heels and gardening tools, these 12 sharing economy apps have got you covered!

The news has just hit that Australia’s unemployment rate has reached 5.7 per cent. This figure is expected to climb further, to an expected peak of 9 per cent.

It was announced today that the unemployment rate has dropped to 5.7 per cent, reflecting Australia’s continuing path to recovery from the global recession.

Immigration and Citizenship minister, Senator Chris Evans, has put forward a newer, shorter Skilled Migration List (SOL) following advice provided by Skills Australia.

A new report on Australia’s apprenticeship system has found that more than half of those who start apprenticeships don’t complete them.

In a world where resumes are usually sent in electronic form and often stored in databases, keywords are becoming an increasingly important tool that every job seeker should know about, and know how to use effectively.

Going on a job-hunting journey using a recruiter can hopefully find you a job quicker, reducing the ups and downs of the job search process... but how do you find the right recruiter? We reveal all

A recent Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) poll has found that online qualifications are becoming increasingly common and increasingly accepted by employers.

Twitter may be an entertaining way of keeping up-to-date with the latest news and gossip, but for job seekers it’s becoming an increasingly useful way of tapping into professional networks and job opportunities.

It is becoming increasingly common for interviewers to throw in some unusual questions during interviews rather than sticking to the tried-and-true. This could be for a number of reasons: they want to see if you can think on your feet, can think creativel

In an era when corporate responsibility and sustainability are becoming prominent in public consciousness, professional ethics are assuming greater importance to both employers and employees alike.

How will a growing global population feed itself? That's the question facing the agriculture industry. We discussed the potential solutions with two of CSU's agricultural academic experts.

Is our future going to be Jetsons-like with attentive and charming Rosies, or are we headed down a dark Blade Runner-esque path where androids revolt and rebel?

How do we choose a career path? Should money be the first consideration? Or should our passions and interests inform the path we take? Explore this question with us as we look at statistics and trends in Australia.

With shows like The Gruen Transfer, 30 Seconds and Mad Men all centring on the ad world, the advertising industry is looking sexier than ever.

Like a tall, dark and handsome stranger, engineering is often considered the mysterious outsider in the room full of Average Joes.

AI is transforming the way we work. But what does this mean for us? What industries is AI impacting the most? How will our jobs be impacted? See what jobs the robots are coming for and how you can stay ahead in your field