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Parents like leave plan but not funding source

9 March 2010

PARENTS are keen on Opposition Leader Tony Abbott's proposal for more paid parental leave, but are less convinced big business should pay... read full story

DR WORK

27 February 2010

QMy 17-year-old son left school after finishing year 11 last year. He had an interview recently for a first-year apprenticeship and was told they were looking for someone with experience. He was disappointed with the response. What can kids like my son do to get a chance at a career?.. read full story

When to cut and run

27 February 2010

Don't let a misplaced sense of loyalty hold you back from a dream job, writes Jim Bright... read full story

movies

14 December 2009

To Sir with Love (1967) Nine, 11.15pm Chouchou (2003) SBS One, 1.10am (Sat).. read full story

Apprentices to get green skills training

26 October 2009

ALL apprenticeships and training packages will be updated within a year to ensure they include relevant green skills, under a deal to prepare the Australian workforce to tackle climate change... read full story

Skilled coach sets a high standard

13 October 2009

MELBOURNE'S second A-League club will play with Dutch organisation and flair and try to sign players who are technically adroit and tactically aware, the team's founding coach, John van 't Schip, pledged when he was unveiled yesterday... read full story

DR WORK

3 October 2009

QI'm a qualified teacher and I have been applying for "admin officer" and "admin assistant" positions. I don't have the experience of being in an office environment but with my experience as a teacher and my previous jobs, I have demonstrated that I do meet most of the requirements. I've had one interview and countless rejections. What can I do to stand out? Do I really have a shot at such jobs?.. read full story

DR WORK

19 September 2009

Q My 23-year-old daughter has been out of work for almost nine months. She just can't get a job and seems to have given up. We try to encourage her and she does want to work but a lack of job opportunities has dented her confidence. What can we do?.. read full story

Open for business: indigenous jobs site

1 September 2009

AUSTRALIA'S first national indigenous employment website will provide job seekers with greater access to vacancies and training programs, says the Australian Indigenous Chamber of Commerce... read full story

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