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July 2007
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This month we hear from employers that want to learn more from their Generation Y staff; the increasing number of grads headed for government jobs; courses that can have a global impact; the steady growth in marketing and media sales roles; we talk to Clare Moran about the boost in environmental careers. Have a great month!
NEWS FOR YOUEmployers take leaf from Generation Y
The world of work has been tipped on its head. Employers can throw money and prestige at a job vacancy, and they are humbly grateful if the interviewees turn up for the job interview. More and more organisations are looking at reverse mentoring. more...
Courses with a global difference
Recent natural disasters, such as last month's freak storms in coastal NSW and the Boxing Day tsunami of 2004, have shaped several innovative university courses offered by Australian universities to students all over the world. more...
Join the marketing and sales boom
Booming economy means companies are looking to expand and that's good news for marketing and sales professionals. Employer expectations of hiring permanent media, marketing or advertising staff are the highest they've ever been, according to Hudson.
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IN THE SPOTLIGHTWorking in the right environment
These are exciting times for people whose careers have an environmental focus. Clare Moran of the Environment Protection Authority would never have thought even five years ago that climate change would be a key political issue. more...
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| Which skill should employers learn first from their Generation Y staff? |
| 54% | The latest social trends and behaviours |
| 27% | What the latest technical gadgets and technology are |
| 14% | How to create your online identity (e.g. Facebook, MySpace, Second Life etc.) |
| 5% | How to email or send text messages with slang & abbreviations |
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| Would you be willing to work abroad? |
| 34% | Yes, if there were good career development opportunities |
| 32% | Yes, it would be a great adventure |
| 17% | No, I prefer to work in Australia |
| 17% | Yes, especially if the pay is better |
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Australia's public service is rapidly becoming a graduate workforce and not just because of the prized traineeships that tend to go to younger graduates. 
