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July 18, 2018

Sustainability in the workforce

Earth Hour, which has become an annual event since it was launched in Sydney in 2007, will take place this Saturday at 8:30pm.

Tags: career exploration / future workforce / australian career service / sustainability / workplace

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Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.

Albert Einstein

July 18, 2018

Engaging the student athlete

It's not a typical phrase in Australia but the student athlete is a common trope in American high school parlance.

Tags: employment information / career exploration / social media / career education / australian career service / school

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July 18, 2018

Tough market: One entry-level job for every five candidates

Breaking into the workforce is hard going for disadvantaged workers according to a new report from Anglicare Australia which revealed there are five candidates for every entry-level job advertised.

Tags: employment information / career exploration / The Good Universities Guide / future workforce / unemployment / australian career service

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July 18, 2018

Why do we all work so hard?

Back in 1930, John Maynard Keynes was the world’s best economist – but let’s not pretend that he was much of a fortune-teller.

Tags: personal reflection / LinkedIn / career exploration / careers counselling / mentoring / australian career service

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July 18, 2018

Dealing with rejection: How to bounce back when you don't get a job

One of the most daunting prospects for university graduates is interviewing for that first job.

Tags: personal reflection / employment information / career exploration / future workforce / unemployment / career education / australian career service / university

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July 18, 2018

The difference between a job and a career

There are varying opinions on whether there is any difference between a job and a career.

Tags: career change / employment information / career exploration / future workforce / australian career service

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A ship in a harbour is safe - but that is not what ships are built for.

John Shedd

July 18, 2018

New direction for Big Four

In 2015, EY (formerly known as Ernst & Young), removed the degree classification section from its entry criteria, instead opting for online assessments to judge candidates.

Tags: career change / networking / employment information / career exploration / future workforce / australian career service / employers

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July 18, 2018

The benefits of working overseas

Travelling the world is a priority for many university students, but what about working overseas? This is an option that not everyone considers, however it can be an extremely rewarding experience.

Tags: personal reflection / career exploration / australian career service

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July 18, 2018

Will location impact your career choice?

While the world is becoming increasingly globalised with the continued advancement of technology, it is naïve to think that location isn’t an important factor when it comes to securing a job.

Tags: personal reflection / career change / employment information / career exploration / australian career service / location

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