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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

Can money buy you happiness? A study from Princeton University reveals the magic number when it comes to the ideal salary for maximising happiness.

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

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.

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.

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

Are you suffering from an undiagnosed condition at work? Maybe you’ve contracted something that has made you that person in the office and you don’t even know it. Marni investigates the worst of the office diseases.

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!

Many people feel pressured to put in long hours, whether to get that sought after promotion or to ensure job security. But at what cost is this at? Take a look at just how detrimental overtime can be for your health and weigh up whether it is worth it for you.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

If you love nothing more than to start your day sipping your latte and perusing the morning’s headlines from various free online news sites, you better enjoy it while you still can – because the way you access news online is about to change forever.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has published estimates of the return on investment (ROI) for university bachelor degrees – and the news is good for uni graduates.

After spending three or more years of your life studying, you might be wondering if it was all worth it. So which uni graduates are getting the most work?

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.

Career FAQs is pleased to introduce an exciting new range of online courses, from a new partnership between SEEK Learning and Swinburne University of Technology. This means more courses for you to choose from – and more choice means more opportunities!

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.

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.

A review of our higher education system is set to be released for public discussion in mid-December – and it could revolutionise the way we view TAFE institutions and universities.

The University of Melbourne has introduced a new medical program offering 60 full fee-paying places in its four-year postgraduate Doctor of Medicine program, causing outrage from the Australian Medical Students’ Association (AMSA).

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.

Technology is changing the way that many industries operate – and criminal justice is no exception. Ready how evolving technology is changing the way our criminal justice system tackles crime.

Nobody should pick a career based on the size of a pay cheque. But, to be frank, it doesn’t hurt to know what you’ll be earning in your first year out of uni. So undergrad students listen up: here are the top industries with the highest median salaries.

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.

With changing economic currents and job saturation, finding a career is not just about doing what we love.

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.

The Deloitte Millennial Survey is out and the message is clear: business is below expectations when it comes to social impact. We speak to some social enterprisers who are successfully driving profits with purpose.

We rifled through over 20 scientific studies to find what actually boosts your happiness at work, so you know exactly what to look for in your next job!

Do you need some resume guidance? This sample resume for an IT support officer role gives you the perfect platform for a successful application.

Use this sample response to address key selection criteria and demonstrate you have the analytical and research skills needed to thrive in this role.

With the growth of technologies such as high-speed Internet, web seminars and social media, and with millions of web-literate users, education is now mobile and a whole lot more accessible.

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?

What exactly is a resume? What are you meant to include on it? How do you set it out? Follow our tips and expert insights on the importance of a resume, and how to write one that’ll leave a lasting impression.

You may be a good listener but can you communicate your skills as a clinical psychologist? This sample resume will guide you in the right direction.

If you’re applying for a digital project management role, why not increase your chances with this sample resume.

Getting your CV just right is the only way to get noticed by recruiters. You can get yourself ahead of the pack with this sample systems analyst resume.

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

Just graduated? Find out how to stand out from the pack with these quick resume tips for all kinds of industries – find yours and get to the top of the graduate pile.

The results are in, and no, panda huggers and doughnut taste testers aren’t on the list! Find out what jobs made the cut. The results will blow your mind.

Give your job application the risk management it needs with this sample construction project manager resume.

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.

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.

The government\'s decision to slash skilled migrant numbers in a bid to boost local employment has received a mixed response from industry, unions and academics.

Lately, everyone is talkin’ ‘bout your generation. With an age gap of nearly 50 years between the oldest and youngest employees in some organisations, there is a broad range of perspectives, needs and attitudes floating around the office.

Sometimes it’s easier to identify something we don’t like rather than something we do, and our careers are no exception.

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.

With controversy and debate circling above the federal government’s resources super profits tax proposal, Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd met with senior mining figures yesterday morning in Perth to discuss the new tax and its conditions.

Study, graduate, get a good job. You could be forgiven for thinking that this is how your career will gloriously begin. But you could well be wrong.

Want to get ahead of the curve before the new year? We’ve done the research to give you the top soft skills employers will want in 2014.

The days of holding out for a gold watch are long behind us, but is all this job-hopping actually getting us anywhere? Before you jump ship, hear the case for sticking it out.

These days, your clients, potential employers, recruiters and future colleagues alike are likely to have Googled you (and judged your LinkedIn profile) before they’ve met you. Here’s how to put your best face forward.

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?

It’s the question we all want the answer to: What’s next? Which industry is going to be the next big thing? By reading forecasts and various reports, we\'ve compiled the most comprehensive guide to the 12 industries of the future.

If your circumstances make you temporarily available, for example when you’re between jobs, studying, travelling or just looking for some extra cash, then temp work can be a great way to do something productive with that extra time.

Finding a new job can feel like a job in itself! Here are 10 things you can do right now to instantly amp up your job search.

When asked this question it\'s your chance to give a professional snapshot of your talents, qualifications and experience. Allow up to two minutes for this response. Be succinct and keep it relevant.

If you’ve ever played a project manager, supervisory or managerial role at work, then this question is a piece of cake and you’ll have plenty of experience to call upon.

The engineering industry is highly competitive, so you\'ll need to take some proactive steps to ensure that you stand out in an interview. This guest post has you covered.

Are you a qualified occupational therapist, looking for a job? Stand out from the crowd with help from this sample resume.

Applying for a job as a rehabilitation counsellor? Get some guidance on how to structure your resume with this sample.

Are you a registered clinical psychologist looking for your ideal role? Let us help you with this sample cover letter so you can focus on helping others.

This sample cover letter for a pharmacy assistant role will help you remedy any concerns you have about your upcoming job application.

If your next project is finding a new job, get the right start with this sample cover letter for a digital project manager.

If you’re looking for a job in the competitive legal marketplace, it’s important to get your CV spot on. Show yourself in the best light with the help of this sample lawyer resume.

Give your CV the review it needs with this sample resume for a Health and Safety Advisor position.

Give your CV the review it needs with this sample resume for a Health and Safety Advisor position.

The first thing you need to do is find out what the selection criteria are. You will find them either in the advertisement or on the government department\'s website along with a downloadable job application kit.

If you\'re applying for graduate positions in government departments and agencies, the selection criteria will often ask you to highlight how you\'ve taken academic learnings and applied them to real-world situations. Here\'s a sample response.

LinkedIn can help you present your professional face to the world while helping you to power-network on a whole new level. Read our quick start guide teaching you how to write a standout LinkedIn profile and attract recruiters.

Bek makes her place in the world, she has never waited for a space to open for her. Read how she overcame adversity to become the director in three companies and a global professional mentor.

Will your job as you know it exist in a decade from now? Take steps to future proof your career now and avoid slipping into the professional complacency that will spell disaster for your future job prospects.

There are two ways of looking at the current recession: as a problem, or as an opportunity.

Finding your dream job can be a difficult task, and nailing the job interview can be even harder. This process is more daunting still for those with a disability.

Are you applying for jobs but never getting called in for interviews? Jo tells you what you may be doing wrong and how to get out of this predicament.

Jo addresses a common question when you\'re going for an interview: can you ask about the salary, and if so, when and how?

Individual preference or legal obligation? Jo helps decipher the tricky task of disclosing a disability.

Keen to offer a hand in the not-for-profit sector? Jo has some handy advice on how you can get involved and make a difference.

You\'ve got the education, skills and experience, but your English language skills keep letting you down at interviews. Jo can help!

Want to gain an apprenticeship but don’t know where to start? Career advisor Jo helps point you in the right direction.

Ensure your resume gets your prospective employer’s vote with this sample government communications officer resume.

Not all jobs are created equal. Executive positions are competitive and your resume needs to be of the highest calibre – because you can guarantee that that of your competitors will be.

It can be safely said that the key to your dream government job is your selection criteria statement. Selection criteria are central when applying for jobs in the Australian Public Service and state, territory and local governments.

One of the main questions on everyone’s mind is: what degree will get me a job, and a job that pays well? We compiled the top 10 study areas according to the latest Australian Graduate Survey. Find out where the jobs and money are!