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Could the Covid-induced virtual world have been good for your career?

Samantha Freestone, Friday, 19th August 2022 -  If you were lucky enough to hold on to your job during lockdown, research suggests the virtual world may have been good for your career. And the virtual corporation, once a theory, is here to stay.
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Looking for a job? Get social!

Danielle Kutchel, Friday, 12th August 2022 -  Social media isn’t all bad - make it work for your next job hunt.

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Righting the wrongs

Contributor, Friday, 12th August 2022 -  Children's Ground CEO Jane Vadiveloo says she is driven by a relentless determination to eradicate injustice. She is this week's Changemaker. 

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Is it time to reskill? 

Contributor, Friday, 5th August 2022 -  If you do decide that gaining more skills would be of value to your career, here are some things to consider. 

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3 things to consider before you accept that voluntary board role

Isabelle Oderberg, Friday, 22nd July 2022 -  Considering how joining a board in a volunteer capacity will affect your time and skills is an important consideration before you sign on the dotted line. 

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The unemployment rate and the jobs market

Isabelle Oderberg, Friday, 15th July 2022 -  What's the real story behind Australia's record low unemployment rate and how will affect people on the hunt for a new job? 

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Aliya Ahmad from the Economic Media Centre

Elevating marginalised voices for change

Isabelle Oderberg, Friday, 15th July 2022 -  Aliya Ahmad is a media campaigner with a passion for elevating the voices of diverse communities, so they can participate in the mainstream media and the public discourse. She is this week’s Changemaker. 
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Organising your job hunt

Isabelle Oderberg, Thursday, 7th July 2022 -  Being organised in your hunt for a new job can be as important as the quality of your applications. 
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Let’s talk about money

Isabelle Oderberg, Thursday, 30th June 2022 -  The question might be in a written application. It might be asked verbally in an interview. But it doesn’t matter how it’s posed, it’s always awkward. And it’s just not a question many people want to answer. So what is it?
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What do you want to learn?

Jonathan Alley, Thursday, 2nd June 2022 -  Do you know what you really want from a job? Be ready to talk about it in an interview, it can help you as much as it helps the employer.

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