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Two Not 20

Marilyn Jones, Monday, 11th March 2019 -  Experienced recruiter Marilyn Jones returns to the subject of networking to offer her advice on how to get through those days when you ask yourself “do I really want to make the effort today?”

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Disrupt Unemployment Cycle With Practical Skills

Jak Hardy, Friday, 8th March 2019 -  High-value industries demand an equipped workforce which we simply don’t have, writes social entrepreneur Jak Hardy, reflecting on his experience of working with young people on the Sunshine Coast.

Changemaker

The Power Behind a Not-So Rubbish Cause

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 4th March 2019 -  For 30 years, the first weekend of March has brought Australians of all walks of life together to do a simple, yet effective act – pick up rubbish. As CEO of Clean Up Australia, Terrie-Anne Johnson is leading the charge. She's this week’s Changem

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Nooo… Not Networking

Marilyn Jones, Monday, 25th February 2019 -  Experienced recruiter Marilyn Jones reflects on the importance of networking and why it should be a key part of your job search strategy.

Changemaker

Fighting the Barriers of Migrant Employment

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 25th February 2019 -  Tina Kuek is the founder of Kazi Victoria, an organisation helping people of migrant and refugee backgrounds navigate the job market and find meaningful employment. She’s this week’s Changemaker.

Changemaker

The Youth Camp Changing the Face of the Outback

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 18th February 2019 -  Tanya Dupagne is the director and founder of Camp Kulin, a youth program to help children in rural Western Australia affected by childhood trauma, get back on track. She’s this week’s Changemaker.

Careers Blog

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Beware the ‘Would’

Marilyn Jones, Monday, 11th February 2019 -  When it comes to job interviews and showing you’re a star, preparation is key, writes experienced recruiter Marilyn Jones, in her latest blog.

Changemaker

Pushing Homelessness to the Front

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 11th February 2019 -  With homelessness rates rising rapidly, Kate Colvin, policy manager for Council to Homeless Persons, and spokesperson for the Everybody’s Home Campaign, is battling to make housing insecurity heard by the powerful. She’s this week’s Changemaker

Changemaker

Cheers to a Change in Australia’s Culture

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 4th February 2019 -  Christina DeLay is co-founder of Altina Drinks, a social enterprise hoping to tip Australia’s drinking culture on its head with a range of alcohol-free cocktails. She’s this week’s changemaker.  
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Calls for Cross-Sector Collaboration to Fix Skills Shortage

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 4th February 2019 -  The Foundation for Young Australians is calling for urgent action on a looming skills shortage, which they say will leave the country with major social and economic problems if not quickly dealt with.
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