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What is Para-planning? Your Complete Guide
People who work in para-planning are called para-planners and are the administrative backbone of many larger financial planning companies. Often para-planners are junior staff members of a financial planning group who work…
by Sabrina Sutton
How to Become a Dog Groomer in Australia
Dog grooming is all about taking care of dogs, particularly when it comes to bathing and tending to their needs, whether it be trimming their coats or clipping their nails. While pet…
by Izabella Blazevic
Explore a Career in Animal Care
Let’s be honest, who would say no to spending all of their days surrounded by furry and feathery friends?
TAFE offers animal lovers the chance to make careers out of their passions with an array of animal-related TAFE courses.
by Rhiannon Gent
7 Online Jobs for If You Can’t Work At Home During Coronavirus
With the coronavirus pandemic forcing more and more businesses, institutions and events to shut down, many casual workers have seen their shifts slashed (or cancelled completely) for the foreseeable future. Sometimes you…
by Adele Cochrane
How to Become a Barista in Melbourne
A Barista is a great gig for students in uni working part-time, backpackers, or aspiring hospitality moguls with love for the artistry of coffee making and the joy it brings to 75%…
by Rebecca McKenna
How to Get Your White Card in Melbourne
If you are an aspiring construction tradie, you need a white card (also known as Victorian Construction Induction Card) as required by Worksafe Victoria. Obtaining this white card requires a general Occupational…
by Rebecca McKenna
Make Extra Cash: Top 10 Side Hustles in Australia
You’ve probably seen the term ‘side hustle’ thrown around on the blogosphere quite a bit lately and if you’re curious as to what it means, you’re not alone. In fact, it was…
by Rhiannon Gent
COVID-19 and Remote Working: How You Can Help Your Team
The coronavirus (or COVID-19) has prompted us to re-think the modern workplace. Working from home is a new concept to most businesses and in light of the current pandemic facing Australians, businesses…
by Trudy Osborn
How to Become a Nutritionist: Your Ultimate Guide
Our eating habits have a significant impact on our quality of life. What should we eat and when should we eat it? Food and nutrition science plays a huge role in understanding…
by Sabrina Sutton
Protect Your Job Against Coronavirus: Top Courses for Flexible Work
Roles that allow remote work are already a growing presence in the Australian workforce, but with the rise of the COVID-19 (or coronavirus) demand for remote work may drastically increase within the…
by Sabrina Sutton
Jobseeker & Employment Resources For People With Disabilities
Finding a job can be tough for everyone, but for people with disabilities, there is an additional set of challenges. You might also need some guidance for specific parts of the job…
by Adele Cochrane
What to Expect When You’re Expecting at Work
Being pregnant at work can be a nerve-wracking experience, with pregnant workers having to deal with prickly conversations, pregnancy aches and pains, and so much more. Here’s what to expect when you’re…
by Hania Syed
Teaching Children with Special Needs: Complete Career Guide
Teaching children with special needs requires special skills. Start building those skills with education courses promoted by TafeCourses.com.au.
by Rhiannon Gent
Part-Time Jobs for Mums Returning to Work
Are you a new or young mum looking to return to the workforce from maternity leave? One of the best ways to make this daunting transition smoother is to look for a…
by Hania Syed
7 Awesome Jobs For 13 Year Olds To Earn Good Money
With serious job restrictions on under 15-year-olds, it can sometimes feel like there’s no way to earn money in your age group. But there are plenty of jobs for 13 year olds,…
by Adelaide Morse
7 Mum Skills That You Can Transfer into the Workplace
Are you a stay at home mum and you want to jump back into the workforce? Don’t be worried if you haven’t worked in a while; believe it or not, there are…
by Izabella Blazevic
5 Of The Best Money-Saving Hacks To Get Your 2020 Off To A Good Start
Do you want to see the balance of your savings account go up this year? Maybe all you want is your credit card debt to go down, or you’re worried that Trump…
by Adelaide Morse
What You Need to Do to Become a Dog Trainer
A dog trainer is someone who teaches a dog to be more obedient, whether it be training them to obey commands or to decrease their aggression or other inappropriate behaviours. They often…
by Izabella Blazevic
Why “Do What You Love” Doesn’t Make for a Good Career Path
We’re told all the time that we should do what we love, and that if we do “we’ll never work a day in our lives” – but the fact is, real life…
by Adelaide Morse
8 Key Tips On Becoming a Forensic Accountant [Updated]
On a daily basis, you’ll be involved in critical investigations, valuations and analyses of financial data that can help reveal evidence of breaches, bankruptcy, fraud, embezzlement or even espionage. Below, we offer…
by Natalie Sutherland
How To Deal With Difficult Personalities
If there is one thing sure thing in life, it is that at one point sooner or later everyone will encounter people who have difficult personalities. Unfortunately dealing with such people can…
by Clare McLaughlin
Top Five Jobs for Night Owls
by Izabella Blazevic
4 Simple Steps to Survive Going Back to the Office (After Working from Home)
Going back to an office job after working from home can be tough. You’re trading so much freedom and control for a set routine and office politics. No more lunchtime laundry, track…
by Adele Cochrane
High-Figure Paying Careers
Becoming a millionaire is a dream for all of us. When we think about the highest paid people in the world, we think about celebrities and professional athletes, who are constantly in…
by Stephanie Caruso
Why Diversity Is the Missing Piece in Your Business Model
Why we ought to grow a diverse workforce extends far beyond a surface-level need to take image-based or reputational precautions. In fact, in 2019, lacking workplace diversity could be the single factor…
by McKenzie Collins
6 Tips That’ll Help You Spot a Dodgy Company Right Away
Looking for a job can be tough. So, when you do get a job offer, it can be pretty exciting. But sometimes you might not feel quite right about the company offering…
by Izabella Blazevic
How to Be Happy at Work: The Top 7 Methods
Happiness at work is often something that people strive for but find difficult to maintain, especially if you don’t find your job enjoyable, or don’t have a healthy work-life balance. Research shows…
by Stephanie Caruso
The 5 Highest Paying Jobs in Australia [Updated 2020]
Do you want a rocketing career with a salary that reaches into the stratosphere. Find out about the five best paying jobs in Australia.
by Amber Kirkwood
Do You Have What It Takes To Be Self Employed?
Are you dreading the thought of working 9-5 right after you graduate? You’re not the only one: the face of the modern workforce is rapidly changing, with more people going for self-employed…
by Olivia Blazevic
How to Transform Your Life by Focusing on Yourself
It’s only human to want to be the best version of yourself – in life, we should always be taking steps to refine the bits that aren’t making us happy, or that…
by Olivia Blazevic
Looking for Financial Success? Here’s the One Job Held by Most Millionaires Before They Became Rich
Sometimes it can feel like the Donald Trumps and Mark Cubans of the world got there without doing any kind of work. Especially when we see things like the government shutdown and…
by Adelaide Morse
How to Pay it Forward and Make a Difference in Someone Else’s Career
If you’re looking for a creative way to pay it forward, consider acts of kindness in relation to people’s careers. It’s a way to help someone long term while not taking away…
by Adelaide Morse
Do Students Make Great Employees? Why Employers Are Looking At More Than Work Habits
It can sometimes feel like employers are looking for a team member who can tick off a skill set checklist, usually based on how much experience they have in the office. But…
by Adelaide Morse
The 10 Fastest Growing Jobs in Australia That Don’t Need a University Degree
Don’t feel like spending years at university to fund your career? Read on to discover the fastest growing jobs of the future that don’t require a university degree! University isn’t the only…
by Charles Ellingham
Do Students Make Great Employees? Why Employers Are Looking at More Than Just Experience
With work environments rapidly changing, and management styles having to adapt, autocratic is out and participative is in. In other words, employers are looking for a good employee who understands work ethic,…
by Adelaide Morse
Education Vs. Experience: What Do Employers Value More?
It can be difficult to know sometimes if relevant experience or further education is more valued by employers. There’s no easy answer – both are important to a hiring manager, so here’s…
by Adelaide Morse
Australia’s Tradie Shortage – A Booming Industry
A 6-figure starting salary. Flexible working hours. Being debt free. Do any of these perks come to mind when you think about a career as a tradesman? Or do other stereotypical assumptions…
by Izabella Blazevic
Surprising Facts About The Australian Workforce – And What To Keep Your Eyes On In 2019
In a survey of the Aussie workforce, SEEK discovered some surprising facts. For instance, the job interview process is riddled with dishonesty – on both sides. Nearly half (42%) of Australians were…
by Adele Cochrane
How to Successfully Make a Career Change at 30
Table of Contents The main advantage you have over a young full-time worker is that you have experience and skills that can only be achieved by years in a certain workplace. Not…
by Izabella Blazevic
Why Changing Careers When You’re Over 50 is the Best Decision You’ll Ever Make
A career change is daunting at any age, and especially when you hit that 50 mark, even more so when you’ve already got a successful career. But with transferable skills, work and…
by Adelaide Morse
5 Career Ideas If You’re An Ace With Numbers
What’s 527 + 1,834? And can you divide 164,893 by 41 without using a calculator? If quizzes like this don’t scare you, you’re probably a numbers ace! Which is brilliant, because it means…
by Natalie Sutherland
45 is the New 30: Why it’s Never Too Late to Change Careers
Is your current career fulfilling your career goals and suiting your lifestyle? If you feel like you’re not heading in the right direction, but you worry it’s too late for a major…
by Adelaide Morse
Career Change in Your 40’s: Why It’s Never Too Late To Make a Change
According to the ABS, more than 1 million Australians changed employers or the businesses they ran in the year prior February 2018, with more than half of those people working in a…
by Stephanie Caruso
What is Impostor Syndrome and How to Overcome It
Imposter Syndrome is a psychological phenomenon where an individual believes that they are a failure who is lacking the abilities necessary to thrive in their job. It was first identified in 1978…
by Olivia Blazevic
How To Take Advantage Of the Question: ‘What is your greatest weakness?’
You’re guaranteed to hear it during your job interview, and it’s very, very easy to mess it up. Contrary to what you may think, I’m not here to make you worry even…
by Izabella Blazevic
How Taking a Sabbatical Can Improve Both Your Career and Your Personal Life
Sometimes, you need a break. Letting work take over your life isn’t the best for your mental state – so why not take a sabbatical? What’s a sabbatical, you may ask? It’s…
by Izabella Blazevic
Keeping an Evergreen and Active Network
It is important that these professional contacts are not just there whilst job hunting, but that they are a continuous and active part of your work life. Keeping your network ‘evergreen’ means…
by Stephanie Caruso
Testing Games for a Living
Graphic design courses will stand you in good stead if you want to test games for a living. TafeCourses.com.au promotes graphic design courses in Australia.
by Amber Kirkwood
How To Successfully Manage Your New Job Anxiety
If you feel your anxiety spike right before you start, there are a few strategies you could use to bring it down to a more manageable level. A lot of people say…
by Izabella Blazevic
The Changing Face of the Australian Job Market: Western Australia
According to the Australian Government’s Department of Employment, Western Australia is the fourth largest employing state; employing approximately 1,334,600 Australians. The Australian Jobs Report is an annual publication that reflects the changes…
by Olivia Blazevic
The Changing Face of the Australian Job Market: Queensland
In Queensland, the top five employing industries are: These five industries when combined, make up approximately one third of overall employment within Queensland. Health Care and Social Assistance is the largest employing…
by Olivia Blazevic
The Changing Face Of the Australian Job Market: Victoria
According to the Australian Government’s Department of Employment, Victoria is the second largest employing state, adding more jobs in the previous five years compared to any other state. The Australian Jobs Report…
by Olivia Blazevic
The Changing Face Of the Australian Job Market: New South Wales
According to the Australian Government’s Department of Employment, New South Wales is the largest employing state, holding close to one third of all Australian workers. The Australian Jobs Report is an annual…
by Olivia Blazevic
Future of Jobs in Australia: Where Will They Be?
These rapidly expanding industries make up a high proportion of expected job openings between 2017 and 2024, as a result of replacement demand rather than employment growth. This means that these employment…
by Olivia Blazevic
Best Software Programs to Learn for IT Careers
IT is also one of the most in-demand skill sets employers are currently looking for. According to Linkedin, IT-based technical skills and specialist knowledge remain in the top 10 hard skills employers…
by Adelaide Morse
6 Reasons an Overseas Internship Could Be Your Best Career Move
If you find yourself wondering, ‘why do an internship?’ or just want to know what the importance of an internship is, we have the answers for you. Internships can definitely fast track…
by Charles Ellingham
Want to Go to the Olympics? These Are the Jobs That Can Get You There
If you’ve found yourself glued to your television sets the past couple of weeks to watch the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang; you’re not alone. We all love to take on the…
by Amber Kirkwood
How to Facilitate a Career Change
You’ve been working for a while, been promoted several times and have great career prospects. The pay is great, your boss is happy with your work, but something is missing. You’re not…
by Nerissa Bentley
The Changing Workplace: What Skills Will You Need in the Next 10 Years?
Instead of focusing on finding the right job, it’s more important than ever to ensure you have the right skills instead, so you can respond to more automated and globalised careers. With…
by Amber Kirkwood
8 Of the Best Job Hunting Tips For Your Career Change
There is an abundance of information out there when it comes to job hunting tips and how to land your dream job, but there’s only so many times you can hear the…
by Rachel Fyfe
How Studying SAP in Australia Can Help You Create Business Success (2020 Guide)
SAP business software provides a wealth of employment opportunities and an equally diverse range of education opportunities. Find out more about SAP in Australia.
by Amber Kirkwood
How To Ace Your Interview According to a Recruitment Expert
To find out the secret to successful interviewing we spoke with Career Consultant, Leah Lambart from Relaunch Me, whose 15+ years of experience in human resources, recruitment and career counselling have made…
by Greg Wilcox
6 Tips to Help You Land a Job You Aren’t Qualified For
It has finally happened! You’ve opened up your latest batch of job alerts, and your dream job is staring right back at you– but there’s a catch. It calls for more experience or…
by Greg Wilcox
Aged Care Careers: Because Everyone Deserves to Enjoy Their Golden Years
Aged care is not a job, it’s a vocation. Find out how to answer your calling with with information on some of the aged care careers available and their study paths.
by Amber Kirkwood