Top reads of 2018
As the year comes to a close, we look back at the most popular career advice this year.
From the questions you legally can’t be asked in an interview and how to craft a winning resume, to Australia’s biggest earners and the most wanted skills, here are the Top Reads of 2018.
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#1. Illegal interview questions, what employers have no right to askAn interview is the perfect opportunity for a potential employer to assess your suitability for a role, but these seven questions are definitely out of bounds. Read more> |
#2. Free cover letter templateYour cover letter is your first impression to a potential employer. A poorly written cover letter can send your application straight to the recycle bin while a well-constructed one can skyrocket you to the top of the shortlist. Here’s the template to craft a winning one. Read more> |
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#3. Free resume templateYou should think of your resume as a billboard to advertise why you’re great a for a position, instead of as an autobiography to document your entire career history. This template is designed to help you do just that. Read more> |
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#4. Cut these words from your resume immediatelyWhen it comes to employment, businesses want to find the best person for their role as efficiently as possible and littering your resume with words that sound good but mean nothing, doesn’t help them do that. This article will help you weed out the meaningless buzzwords from the valuable keywords that businesses are actually looking for. Read more> |
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#5. 7 signs it’s time to change jobsWe spend much of our lives working, so why stay in a job that isn't fulfilling? We speak with Kristine Tuazon, Principal Consultant at Good People HR who provides her insights into the seven key signs it could be the right time to think about changing jobs Read more> |
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#6. Australia’s booming industriesWe took a look at five key industries across Australia that have been experiencing continued growth to better understand what’s been it. Explore the fastest-growing roles, most popular jobs, and trends across the country in industries including Trades & Services and Engineering. Read more> |
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#7. Australia’s highest paying jobs: 2018 vs 2013What is the highest-paying job in Australia? We compare salary data from 2018 and 2013 to reveal the top earners and how the industries have changed the way they pay. Read more> |
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#8. A guide to salaries in your industryMoney. It’s one of the main considerations for people when it comes to accepting, staying or moving into a job, yet it’s also one of the most difficult things to talk about. To help provide some guidance, we took a look at the average salaries for jobs advertised on SEEK across 25 industries and more than 300 different roles. Read more> |
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#9. Jobs on the move near youCan you name the top three fastest-growing jobs near you? We've uncovered the latest job trends in every corner of Australia. Explore job ad growth, average salary and the fastest growing jobs all the way from Tasmania to Karratha. Read more> |
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#10. Top 5 most in-demand skills and whyAs the workforce continues to evolve, employers are placing a premium on people with skills that will help secure their success in the future. But, what exactly are they looking for? We spoke to some of Australia’s leading recruiters to reveal the five most in-demand skills. Read more> |