Creative Careers

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.

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?

What is the GIG economy? And how is the world of work changing as people start to GIG more? 2.5 million Australians have casual employment arrangements, that's more than a 1/4 of our workforce. Get up to speed here!

You make a mean soufflé, can chop vegetables at the speed of light and have relatives lining up for your food at family BBQs – but could you handle the heat in a real commercial kitchen?

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?

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

Vivien takes a closer look at the gaming industry and finds out what it takes to make the jump [space bar] into the video game industry.

Why do we always see the same crazy professions depicted in the movies? In these fictional worlds everyone's a hacker, an investigator or a writer – but how do we get there? Let us show you how you can study for your Hollywood-worthy career online.

‘I have always loved music, always sung but never thought it was something that people would want to come watch.’

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.

Are you feeling bogged down in your nine-to-five routine? Challenge and stimulate yourself by learning something new. Try taking a short course just for the fun of it!

Getting your CV and cover letter right is a crucial step in applying for any job. Have a look at our in-house photographer resume example written to industry standards that will help you write a winning job application.