Network your way into a better job this Christmas

The industry Christmas event: a time to let your hair down and party? Uh, no. Apparently, the December get-together is now all about scoring a bigger and better job. Industry festivities are all about networking yourself into a better job. more...

Kris Kringle pressies for work mates

Choosing the right Kris Kringle present can often be a minefield of strategic choices that may affect your career for better or worse! Read our KK do's, don'ts and pressie ideas. more...

Fruit-picking, a ticket to freedom

David Barry has been picking fruit on and off for about 20 years both in Australia and Europe. While the work can be hard yakka - he loves the freedom of the lifestyle that comes with it. Not to mention the constancy of the work. more...

Work Christmas party etiquette

On the surface, the work Christmas party seems to be a well-deserved opportunity to let your hair down with colleagues. But, as many of us realise the morning after, it's a potentially dangerous combination of alcohol, colleagues, superiors and end-of-year bravado that can lead to disaster. more...

Firefighting can be women's work

Conjure up an image of a firefighter and most likely it's a burly fireman coming out of a burning building. The Country Fire Authority is keen to ensure that image doesn't lead to any misconceptions and is looking to attract more women into their ranks. more...