Employment Trends

We Shine the Spotlight on Australia's Healthcare Industry

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.

AI: Does it Mean Boom or Doom for Your Career?

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?

The Surprising Reasons Why You Might Resign This Year

New research reveals that in addition to the usual suspects, there are certain triggers that can propel you to start penning your resignation letter. Read on to see if you think you might have one foot out the door sooner than you think.

The 10 Happiest Jobs Of 2016

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.

Five industries with the brightest futures

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.

Australia's Freelance Revolution (And How To Join It!)

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.

Employment Trends Jobs Australia 2014: Where are the jobs in Queensland?

Employment growth in Queensland is slightly below the national average – but are there industries that are set to boom? The Jobs Australia 2014 report from the ABS highlights the fast-growers and those to back away quietly from.

Employment Trends Jobs Australia 2014: Where are the jobs in New South Wales?

With the largest workforce in the country and growth in mining halved, where will the jobs lie for New South Wales? The Jobs Australia 2014 report from the Australian Bureau of Statistics predicts the fastest-growing industries to 2018.

Employment Trends Australia's skills shortages report released: the professions and locations that need you the most

The 2013 Skills Shortages Australia report is out and it’s an invaluable road map for anyone wanting to see where the job opportunities lie before choosing a study path.

Breaking Through The Glass CeilingEmployment Trends Sex in the workplace

It may be 2014 but there is still a significant gender gap in the job market. Julia takes a look at the industries that are the worst offenders.

Employment TrendsLeadership The top 6 skills you'll need in 2014

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.

Career AdviceEducation Trends What to study in 2014

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