What To Do After High School

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!

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

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.

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.

\'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.\'

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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

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.

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.

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!

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?

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 ....

‘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.\'

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.

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

Miner turned UX Designer and Experience Illustrator, Gretta claims to have a "double doctorate in life experience." Having gone through many of life's highs and lows, her journey is one of a kind and truly inspirational.

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!

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).

Sushma Verma is about to commence a Master of Microbiology...at just 13 years old.

Having chameleon-like adaptability is the key to success, according to a Sydney University study.

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

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. 

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.

Nothing can be more infuriating than someone younger than you achieving a lot more than you have. To get you in a good mood, Andrea lists seven youngsters who will make you question whether you’re reaching your full potential.

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

Workplace bullying is more common than many people realise, with WorkSafe’s annual research consistently showing that 14 per cent of Victorian workers had experienced bullying.

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\'.

Want to feel like a room without a roof? Here are 4 science-backed ways to feel happier!

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

While working in an office environment it’s crucial to meet the dress code. After all, the way colleagues and clients view you can help make or break your professional reputation.

Difficult work conversations: they’re terrifying but inevitable. Here are some tips (and sample scripts) to help you navigate those tough conversations with ease.

Not a morning person? Here\'s how to take control of your mornings and have more energy to kickstart your day.

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.

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

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?

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.

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.

Like any Hollywood love story, an office romance has its dramatic highs and lows. Just make sure it doesn’t get out of control.

What if you found that 70% of employees thought that having mates at work was the “most crucial element to a happy working life”? Or that good working relationships were more important than a higher salary? Check out the infographic for more.

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.

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

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.

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 ...

Think you are too old to go back and study? Think again! Deciding to study as a mature age student has so many benefits and is more accessible than you think.

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.

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.

If you’ve always dreamt of becoming a writer or wish you could take your drawing skills further than just doodles on office memos, now is the perfect time to realise your dreams and your potential.

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

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

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

If your new year’s resolution is to be happier this year, it’s one thing to say it and another to make it happen. We’ve consulted with happiness expert Dr Timothy Sharp to come up with six easy ways to make this year your happiest yet.

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?

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.

Change can be scary and many of us avoid any kind of serious change to our personal or professional life until we're are on the verge of breaking point. But why? Read how to recognise it's time for change and welcome it with open arms

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!

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

Managing a team is an important position in any business and one that comes with a degree of power. How you use that power will determine what type of manager you are. Find out what traits make for a good manager, and what traits to avoid to put you on the road to success.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Being underpaid and can frustrating. You know your worth and want your paycheck to reflect that. Here are 7 signs you need to be looking out for if you think you're being underpaid at work.

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.

One toxic personality or underperformer can bring the whole team down. It's your job as a leader to deal with a bad employee quickly (and legally!) before things spiral out of control. Check out our tips for dealing with the trouble maker or poor performer in your team.

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?”

Sitting is the new smoking! Yep, that's right, research has shown that sitting for more than 30 minutes at a time can put us on the fast track to death. Adopt the 30-minute rule and see how you can sit less and move more.

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!

Knowing when to apologise--and how to deliver an effective apology-is a vital, yet often underrated skill, skill for career success! Whether you've missed a deadline or offended a co-worker, check out our tips on how to say sorry and effectively apologise at work.

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.

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.

Australians are good at lots of things. We are world class when it comes to relaxed attitudes, VB drinking and swanning around the beach at Christmas time. But networking is a lost art on Aussie shores.

Recent research has revealed that taking small breaks from sitting at your desk – to stand up and make a phone call or walk down the hallway – will not only clear your head, but also help you lose weight and improve your heart health and metabolism.

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.

Struggling to find your inner creative? Need more flashes of brilliance and lightbulb moments? We\'ve waded through a tonne of scientific studies to bring you three simple things you can do every day to be more creative!

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.

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.  

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.  

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.

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.