Office Kris Kringle gift ideas

Feeling some angst about what to buy your work Kris Kringle recipient this year? You're not alone. Each year it seems to get harder and is often viewed as a strategic decision that can affect your status in the office. more...

Graduates turn degrees into dollars

Graduate salaries are rising at a far higher rate than the cost of living, and the number of vacancies has grown 11.2 per cent in the past year, making it the hottest market for young talent in at least a decade. more...

School's out, travel's in

As students sprawl across Australia to celebrate the end of school or uni, now is the perfect time to think about your footloose 2008 gap year. more...

Scientists' salaries rise with demand

Salaries for science graduates have grown strongly in the past year, and the pattern is set to continue as the demand for scientists in crucial fields like water and climate change grows, a survey has found. more...

Volunteer service

Volunteering may be good for the soul but it's also very good for your CV. According to Sean Gavin, the chief executive officer of St John Ambulance NSW, even the humble first-aid certificate gives job applicants an edge. more...