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Skills shortage in Australia

There is a shortage of skilled managers in the hospitality and retail industries, with advertising and sales managers also in short supply, a new report has revealed.

Gina Baldassarre · 2 min
Advice

The changing supply and demand for jobs

Demand for skilled labour across all of Australia’s primary professional occupations has increased, showing the first signs of an across the board positive movement in 12 months.

Kym Quick · 2 min
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Tax break loss may force foreign professionals abroad

The career choices of international professionals working in Australia may be affected by the Government’s decision to abolish the Living Away From Home Allowance (LAFHA).

Gina Baldassarre · 2 min
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Over half of workers looking to change jobs: Report

Two-thirds of local employees intend to secure positions with another employer within the next 12 months, according to a new report, while the remaining third seriously consider resigning from their current role.

Gillian Wolski · 2 min
Advice

Facebook warns employers against asking for employee passwords

Facebook has threatened to take legal action against employers who demand current staff or prospective employees hand over passwords to their Facebook accounts.

Rocheen Flaherty · 2 min
Economy

Candidates seek long-term career development before money

Jobseekers in the finance industry are placing more emphasis on long-term career development than on monetary gain, suggesting the job market isn’t enjoying the same stability it did last year.

Lorna Brett · 2 min
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Graduates employment prospects at their bleakest since 1994

Graduates are waiting the longest time to find full-time employment since 1994, a new report from Graduate Careers Australia (GCA) has found.

Guest Author · 2 min
Growing

Employers report being inundated with job applications

An ever-increasing gap between employers and jobseekers has been identified by a Sustain Group survey, as employers battle to respond to an overwhelming number of applications sent by keen jobseekers.

Lorna Brett · 2 min
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Men seek money and progression, women want culture and flexibility

Men and women are from different worlds when it comes to job-hunting, new research has revealed. A survey of 7,000 Australians found male jobseekers look for money and career progression, while women look for a strong workplace culture, flexibility, convenience and development opportunities.

Jennifer Blake · 2 min