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Friday, October 11, 2024

Your Guide to a Career in Human-Centred Design

In the modern marketplace, where connecting with customers is more important than ever, companies are turning to experts skilled in Human-Centered Design (HCD). HCD is all about putting people at the heart of the design process, focusing on their needs, behaviours, and experiences. In doing so, businesses ensure their products and services are designed with the end-user in mind.

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Expert advice: Getting your first job in childcare

Are you studying early childhood education and wondering how to get into the workforce? We spoke to Nick Preston from Earlyhood Recruitment about what employers are looking for in their candidates.

Thursday, May 23, 2024

How to become an interior designer in Australia

If designing, creating, and decorating beautiful indoor spaces sounds like the occupation for you, this guide will help you choose the best course to get started.

Friday, November 10, 2023

Choosing a security licence course in Australia: A step-by-step guide for jobseekers

There is a growing demand for confident and well-trained security guards in every part of Australia and this detailed guide unpacks the skills and qualifications you’ll need to get a job.

Thursday, December 22, 2022

How do I become a sales manager?

Discover the skills and qualifications needed to become a successful Sales Manager and lead your team to success in this rewarding career.

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

What Does an ESL Teacher Do?

In today’s blog we’re looking at the ESL Teacher career path in Australia: what it is, ESL teacher jobs, and how to get started in this exciting occupation.

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

What are the Top 3 Skills of an Executive Assistant?

This quick blog outlines three top skills you need to be an executive assistant and what qualifications will help you develop the skills you need to work for Australia’s leading corporations.

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

How to Become an Early Childhood Teacher in Australia

Working with small children is both rewarding and fun, but (even better), this occupation is expected to grow very strongly over the next 5 years. This blog walks you through 5 steps to getting a job as an early childhood teacher in Australia.

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

What Makes a Good Team Leader?

If you’re wondering how to be a good team leader, this short blog unpacks six key characteristics of effective and successful team leaders.

Friday, November 25, 2022

Why is Nursing a Good Career Choice in Australia?

Right now Australian nurses enjoy excellent job prospects, generous salary packages, and a wide range of job roles and specialist career paths. Here are our our top 4 reasons to consider this exciting career path.

Friday, November 25, 2022

What Skills Does a Data Analyst Need?

Data analysis is one of the most rapidly expanding career paths in the world. In today’s blog we’ll be taking a brief look at the skills required for a data analyst as well the qualifications you’ll need to get a job.

Friday, September 16, 2022

What does an Occupational Therapist do?

If you have the passion and inner calling to help people live better lives - either at work or at home - occupational therapy may be the rewarding career you've been looking for.

Monday, August 1, 2022

Whether you want to work in freight handling, driving or transport coordination, a career in transport and logistics can be really rewarding. Here are some of the most popular choices to help you start your career in this field.

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

If you want to further your career in the tourism and hospitality sector, a course of study can lead to a range of new job opportunities. Here are some of the most popular choices for further study in tourism and hospitality.

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Most popular TAFE courses

Whether you’re planning to take your work in a new direction or need to advance your skills in your current industry, a TAFE course is an excellent way to develop your skills and further your knowledge.

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Careers for people who love the outdoors

These 5 careers offer you the opportunity to work in the great outdoors.

Thursday, August 5, 2021

5 careers with high job satisfaction

These 5 roles score highly in terms of reported job satisfaction due to level of autonomy, pay, sense of belonging or accomplishment and personal interest.

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

5 jobs for people over 60

Opportunities to extend one’s career past 60 is both financially advantageous and much easier to accomplish for a growing number of Australians.

Monday, July 5, 2021

What can you do with a Certificate IV in Leadership and Management?

Develop the skills you need to take on a leadership role and manage a team of staff or lead a section of your organisation.

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

5 Fun Career Paths that pay well

If you’re looking for work that is fun as well as financially rewarding, here are 5 jobs that you might be interested in.

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Jobs for mums returning to work

If you’ve taken time off from working full time after having a child or taking care of one, it can also be difficult to set a new rhythm that incorporates both your family duties and working life.

Tuesday, May 25, 2021

How to negotiate your salary

How does one go about successfully negotiating a salary? The secret lies in three things: timing, tone and composure.

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

How to change careers in your 30s

While a career change is no small feat, it is definitely achievable with preparation and realistic expectations.

Thursday, May 6, 2021

What can you do with an Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management?

An Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management is a great way to develop your people management skills or improve productivity at your workplace.

Monday, January 25, 2021

Helping your child find a career they’ll love

If your school leaver needs a little push towards a new career, try these tips to get them on the right path.

Monday, October 19, 2020

JobTrainer: What does it mean for me?

The Federal Government’s JobTrainer package aims to help people retrain to take their career in a whole new direction.

Saturday, June 20, 2020

How to get into beauty therapy

A career in beauty therapy is the perfect choice for anyone with an interest in hair and makeup artistry. This industry is growing at an exponential rate, and its job pathways are ever-changing and evolving.

Friday, April 17, 2020

The Ultimate Guide to Podcasting (Updated 2020)

Starting your own podcast might not be as difficult as you think. From hardware to software, studios to subscribers, here is your ultimate guide to breaking into the world of podcasting

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

How to make a career change

Our 6 step transition from your old job to a brand new one — practical ideas for making a career change.

Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Digging into the 2020 AFR Top 100 Graduate Employers List

Get insight into the AFR Top 100 Graduate Employers 2020 list

Monday, February 17, 2020

10 best work-from-home careers in Australia

In 2020 there is no longer a need for long meaningless commutes because it’s so easy to work from home.

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

What is upskilling and why do you need it?

Upskilling — what it is, why you need it, and how it’s done.

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

3 online courses that can help you tackle climate change

Three areas of study that can help get you ready to implement effective change on the environment while you make a living.

Thursday, December 19, 2019

5 tips for asking for a raise

If you go in with the right game plan you can increase your chances of getting a boost in your account each payday.

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

How to get your employer to pay for your learning

Upskilling by taking classes is an amazing way to enhance your skills and benefits you and your employer.

Wednesday, December 4, 2019

How to prepare for a job interview

We’ll walk you through four essential steps when preparing for a job interview.

Tuesday, November 12, 2019

What can you do with a Diploma of Project Management?

The Diploma of Project Management is a practical qualification that can be applied to any Australian industry or employment sector.

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Do I need a Certificate IV In Work Health and Safety?

Ever thought about a career dedicated to keeping people safe at work, and playing a key role in providing safe work systems?

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

6 Interesting careers and how to get started

Balance your day job with a qualification at nights and weekends doing something you really enjoy.

Thursday, October 17, 2019

Redundancy tips and strategies

3 tips for leveraging a redundancy for positive life change and empowerment.

Thursday, October 3, 2019

Career spotlight: Advertising and marketing professionals

Advertising and marketing is one of Australia’s largest employment areas, and currently growing rapidly.

Thursday, October 3, 2019

Top 3 tips for freelancing

So you want to start freelancing? We'll help you make the transition with our top tips.

Thursday, September 19, 2019

Australia's fastest growing industries in the next five years

Peek inside the stats and learn about the current trends characterising the country's professional landscape.

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Further your career with a Diploma of Community Services

We’ll introduce you to three rewarding career paths you could realistically pursue after graduating from your studies.

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

What can you do with a Certificate III in Community Services?

We’ll look at 3 immediate ways you can use a Certificate III in Community Services to enter the workforce.

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

How to become a Finance Broker in Australia

Finance and mortgage broking is a hot career choice in 2019, with excellent job prospects over the next 3-5 years.

Wednesday, August 7, 2019

How do I get started as a professional web developer?

Web developers are sought after all over Australia. In this article we take a look at what you need to get started as a professional web developer.

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

What can you do with a Certificate III in Business Administration?

The Certificate III in Business Administration is a qualification that can be applied to just about every industry, occupation, or work sector.

Tuesday, July 23, 2019

How to resign from your job

No matter what your circumstances, resigning from your job can be tricky. This article outlines all the essential steps to ensure your resignation is legal and professional.

Thursday, July 18, 2019

Fast-track your qualification with Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Did you know that all VET qualifications and nationally recognised training courses recognise your existing skills, work experience, and industry knowledge?

Thursday, July 4, 2019

What is the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)?

In Australia, higher education qualifications and vocational training is regulated and follows a national system called the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

Tuesday, July 2, 2019

Are you studying with a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)?

Registered Training Organisations (also known as RTOs) deliver vocational education and training (VET).

Saturday, June 1, 2019

The Power Of Delegation

Just about any industry or field in which you are in charge of others requires you to be adept at delegating.

Friday, July 27, 2018

How your idea could change your life…and the lives of others

Controlling your own destiny. Calling all the shots. Being your own boss instead of working for the man. But you can add another benefit to that list: Making a difference.

Sunday, July 15, 2018

What can you do with a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care?

Find out what the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care can do for you, including expected job roles, pathways and salaries.