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The search is on for Australia’s next top businesswoman as the 2010 Telstra Business Women\'s Awards open today for nominations and entries.

As if mining wasn\'t booming enough already, a new report by the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) shows a whopping 90 000 extra jobs could be created in the sector by 2020.

Having a new baby is a mixed bag of excitement, nerves, overwhelm and a whole lot more, so when it comes to working and preparing for baby, it’s important to take your time, know your rights and do your research.

It’s no secret that being good-looking is a huge advantage in life. When it comes to work, studies have shown that attractive people get better jobs and better wages.

Now has never been a better time to make the jump into the world of coding, hard drives and USB ports. The IT industry is calling.

If you’re a mum wanting to get back into the workforce after taking years off to care for your kids, it can be hard to know where to start. Here are some tips to get you started.

This week is the perfect time to become water wise, as Australia\'s most precious resource continues to battle drought, population growth and climate change.

Australia’s businesswomen are more positive about their business prospects and are more likely to be anticipating significant business growth in 2011 than their male counterparts, according to research conducted for the quarterly Sensis Business Index.

In an effort to improve opportunities for women in leadership roles in the Royal Australian Navy, the Australian Government is expanding its Navy Women’s Leadership Program in 2010.

The results are in from the 2008 Hays Salary Survey and, fortunately for employees, it looks like wages are on the up and up, especially if you are in the right state, the right industry and the right job.

If your life for the past months or years has been nothing but changing nappies, feeding hungry mouths or ferrying the kids to school, then the thought of getting into a suit and hitting the job trail may seem hugely daunting.

Some industries are, and always have been, dominated by men. But it\'s time that women stopped limiting their options and got in on the action. If you\'re a woman, here are some careers where you can forge a new path.

The glass ceiling is still present in Australian companies, with a new report showing the number of women in executive positions is in sharp decline.

It may be the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day, but Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show that women still earn only 84 per cent of what men earn – and women working part time get an even smaller percentage.

Going back to work after having children can be rather daunting, especially for parents who have spent a lot of time out of the workforce.

‘I have always been passionate about creating tribes of women, communities of like-minded people.’

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

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.

Jo helps navigate the tricky task of broaching the subject of your new bundle of joy.

Mums who are planning to re-enter the workforce after taking time out to look after children face a dilemma explaining their employment gap – but don’t worry, there are ways around it.

Your name is your personal brand so what happens to your career when you change it? Check out our tips for changing your name without damaging your professional reputation and personal brand.

Could you be the next mumpreneur? Julia speaks to successful businesswomen who prove that mums really do make the best multi-taskers.

\'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.\'

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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?

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!

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.

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.

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 ....

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

An office job means long hours of inactivity which is known to be bad for your health. Upgrade from a sedentary lifestyle to become a bounding energy ball with these tips. Take the first steps toward a new you today.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Whether you are starting a brand spanking new job or you’ve been with the same company for the past 10 years, what you wear to work each day is important.

Whether you\'ve taken a break for maternity leave, to recover from illness, or to travel the world, at some point you\'ll need to reenter the workforce. We take a look at how to find a job when you’ve been out of the game for a while.

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.

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.

Job satisfaction feeling a little lacklustre? Take this quiz to find out whether you should be making tracks for the nearest exit.

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!

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.

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.  

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.

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.

If you’re looking for a new job or putting together an application to head back to school, you\'ve got better things to worry about than how to ask for a letter of recommendation. Here’s an email template that takes the guesswork out of it.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Take a look at what some famous faces were doing before they started making their millions.

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

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. 

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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 ...

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!

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.