28 October 2008
With the latest global markets melting down beyond recognition what is going to happen to the economy and jobs. It is thought that many of the big employers are not actively employing new positions but rather moving people around their businesses. Whilst... read full story
17 October 2008
Australia is still experiencing a skills shortage in some fields despite changes in the skilled migration system according to a recent article in The Australian “Migration not helping skills shortage”. There are still shortages for roles such as nurses, d... read full story
17 October 2008
A recent article “The pain and potential of Facebook in the office” in the Sydney Morning Herald has reviewed several aspects of using Facebook at work, looking at the legal aspects from both the employee and employer’s perspectives. Facebook can be used... read full story
30 September 2008
While the Federal government is considering a nationwide paid maternity leave scheme, some jobs will always be friendlier to parents than others. Certain government jobs and teaching jobs can offer parents excellent conditions for raising children, but ev... read full story
29 September 2008
When taking on multiple jobs, you must be careful to maintain a proper balance. Many people when taking on multiple jobs look at the time they have available, and if there is space free, they imagine they have balanced their life correctly. Unfortunately,... read full story
26 September 2008
Some ads for jobs are not quite what they seem. Some con artists advertise openings for jobs that sound far too good to be true in order to attract as many applicants as possible. They will then exploit the applicants in some way. Sometimes it can be diff... read full story
25 September 2008
Australia doesn't have enough skilled workers to fill the available jobs. This means that workers who have become sick of working in full time jobs after a long career but who cannot see themselves in full retirement are a great asset for businesses to co... read full story
23 September 2008
When applying for jobs, you must think strategically and put yourself in the best position. This requires you to do three things: targeting the most appropriate jobs for your skills, gaining an interview by having a stunning application, and presenting yo... read full story
17 September 2008
Many people could lose their jobs as the economy takes a battering from financial giants going under. If you find yourself in this difficult situation, keep in mind that just because your previous employer could not afford to keep you that doesn't mean th... read full story
15 September 2008
Jobs will sometimes leave you with a bad taste in your mouth. This can be due to the nature of the work you had to perform, bad management, or unfortunate circumstances of your leaving employment. If you have recently had a bad experience with jobs where ... read full story