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August 20, 2021

Career Spotlight: Teaching and Education

Teaching is undoubtably a profession that can impact the lives of others while offering a myriad of challenges to learn and grow from.

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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 27, 2020

Best universities to study Education and Training

We looked at which unis performed best in skill development, teaching quality, graduate salary and full-time employment.

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July 18, 2018

If the mining boom is over, why is there a shortage of engineers in the sector?

The mining boom in Western Australia, loosely defined as the period between 2005 and 2012, was the nation’s largest since the Victorian Gold Rush.

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July 18, 2018

Elite sporting programs must strive to produce ethical athletes

Now that the dust has settled on the Australian cricket team’s ball tampering saga, it seems an appropriate time to take a look at the role of elite programs in producing athletes that value not only performance but abiding by the spirit and ethics of their chosen sport.

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July 18, 2018

Wearables: How they are used now and how they will be used in the future

The prevalence of wearables in 2018 reflects a societal shift towards wellness, with more people than ever demanding greater agency over their health and fitness.

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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.

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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

Five questions to expect in your next job interview

Job interviews are one of the more nerve-wracking experiences going around, particularly for university graduates.

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July 18, 2018

What are the happiest jobs in the world?

The roles people are most pleased with are reasonably common, spanning a variety of different sectors.

Tags: personal reflection / employment information / career education / industry / employers

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.

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Career Spotlight: Teaching and Education

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.

Best universities to study Education and Training

If the mining boom is over, why is there a shortage of engineers in the sector?

Elite sporting programs must strive to produce ethical athletes

Wearables: How they are used now and how they will be used in the future

Engaging the student athlete

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

Five questions to expect in your next job interview

What are the happiest jobs in the world?

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

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