Impressing at any job interview is all about what questions to expect, how to answer them and looking at your overall enthusiasm and behaviour during the interview.
Tips for Finding the Career or Starting the Business of Your Dreams
Penny Spencer built her company from scratch to where it stands today as a multi million dollar business group. Here, Penny shares her top tips for finding the career, or starting the business, of your dreams.
Ageism is alive and well in the workplace for women over 40
The majority of Australian women believe that age plays a major factor in securing employment, with 62% believing that employers are more likely to hire a candidate under the age of 40.
Back to Work: Sustaining the Motivation throughout the Year
The return to work can be an obstacle to maintaining goals we set for ourselves during the holidays as we no longer have the same free time, but it’s important to find the time and sustain the drive to keep up these good habits throughout the year.
More Women Needed to Change the Face of Engineering in Australia
Australia has a shortage of engineers and one Australian university is turning to women to ease the skills shortage and reduce our dependence on importing engineers from overseas to fill job vacancies.
New Events Company features Australian Female Entrepreneurs
Created by Aussie Entrepreneur Serena de Comarmond, Nineteen Infinity creates events featuring successful Australian female entrepreneurs, the first of which will be a 2 day summit in Melbourne and Brisbane in February 2016.
New Rules to Protect VET Students from predatory private colleges
New rules to protect vocational education and training students from training providers who use high-pressure sales tactics to get people to sign up for a VET FEE-HELP loan came into effect on 1st January 2016.
Too many Australian women are retiring in poverty
Currently 39% of single Australian women are retiring in poverty and declining rates of home ownership will only push this figure higher. Clearly, changes to superannuation, especially tax concessions on super are needed.
Latest gender pay gap data finds men earn $27,000 a year more than women
New data covering four million employees in Australia reveals there has been some progress towards workplace gender equality but stubborn gender pay gaps persist across all industries, occupations and management categories.
Achieving gender diversity in Information and Communications Technology
The Professional Association for Australia’s ICT Sector has launched a new report, The Promise of Diversity Gender Equality in the ICT Profession, outlining a series of recommendations to increase participation of women in the profession.
200 Women Benefit from AWRA Mining e-Mentoring Program
A WEST Australian engineer and a Queensland-based business analyst are among hundreds of women across Australia’s resource industry to connect through a unique e-Mentoring program for women in mining.
Oprah Winfrey’s Words are Meaningless in the workplace
While Oprah’s words are inspiring and provoking, it feels like the ‘call to arms’ is meaningless without some tangible tools and available mentors to show women HOW they could actually achieve their goals.
Gender pay gap leads to annual super contribution shortfall for women
A gender pay gap in average annual earnings for full-time permanent employees results in an annual 19.3% shortfall in superannuation contributions for women compared to men, new data from WGEA shows.
The Female Stars of Australia’s new Knowledge Economy
The list of the top 100 most influential Australians in the knowledge economy, includes 21 women who are shaking things up in research, commercialisation, innovation, and entrepreneurship in Australia.
Practice mindfulness during the holidays for a productive year ahead
The mindfulness wave is sweeping across the Australian corporate world with Google, IBM, and Telstra all undertaking corporate-based mindfulness programs, reinforcing the importance of practicing mindfulness these holidays.
Incredible Outdoor Career Options for Aussie Women
Working outdoors has long been considered the domain of men, but this shouldn’t be the case. There are plenty of outdoor career options that would be perfect for women. The good thing is there is plenty of choice.
Successful Australian women entrepreneurs to champion change in Nepal and Bangladesh
Professor Retha Wiesner, is coordinating the three-week training and development program, linking successful Australian women entrepreneurs and leaders with a group from Nepal and Bangladesh.
2015 Australian Employers of Choice for Gender Equality
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency has announced the 2015 Employers of Choice for Gender Equality. 90 employers received the EOCGE citation for commitment and best practice in promoting gender equality in Australian workplaces.
Carnival CEO Ann Sherry named 2015 Most Influential Woman in Australia
Ann Sherry has been named the 2015 The Australian Financial Review and Westpac 100 Women of Influence Awards overall winner for leadership and her significant contribution to the social and economic advancement of women.
Studying Business Online: it’s easier than you think
It has never been so easy to get formal training in business and management. Online learning options allow you to study for a business certificate, diploma or degree where and when it suits you.
In Profile: Jacinta McDonell philanthropist and Co-Founder of Anytime Fitness Australia
As well as setting up and managing Australia’s most successful fitness brand, Jacinta McDonnell’s entrepreneurial spirit has led to the development of several other business and personal ventures.
Australia’s top tradespeople competing in the 43rd Worldskills Competition
WorldSkills mentors Alexis Scott and Donna DeMaria support hairdresser Hayley Parker as she prepares to compete in the international skills competition in Sao Paulo, Brazil, from 11th to 16th August 2015.
27th Women, Management and Work conference: The Power of Inclusive Leadership through Collaboration
The power of inclusive leadership; igniting innovation, collaboration, and building business connections are key themes for the 27th Women, Management and Work conference to be held 6 November 2015.
5 Tips to Help Make the Most of Your Study Time
When it comes to studying, time is precious and you need to maximise your time. As much as most students would like a quick and easy way to study, there is no quick fix, but there are ways to make the most of your study time.
Working Away from Home: A Survival Guide
Surviving your time away can be much easier if you know what to expect and properly prepare for it. Read these handy tips for making being away from home as easy and cost effective as possible.
How to Deal With an Illegal Job Interview Question
Have you ever been asked a question that you felt uncomfortable with during a job interview? Although many job seekers aren’t aware of this, certain questions are illegal for interviewers to ask.
Australia’s Top 20 Employers for LGBTI Employees
20 organisations have been recognised by Pride in Diversity, Australia’s first and only national employer support program for the inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people in the workplace.
Australia’s first LGBTI University Guide
Human Rights Commissioner has launched a national guide to help lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) students in Australia to find a supportive and inclusive university.
5 Reasons To Consider Changing Your Career in Your Mid-30s
Nowadays, people rarely stay in one role for their entire lives, as their parents did. So if you’re considering a shift in focus in your mid-30s be assured that it is absolutely the right thing to do.
A Day In The Life Of A Visual Merchandiser
The first thing that strikes you is that visual merchandisers have to do a lot more than simply clothe mannequins. The job is far more involved than many people realise.
Graduated but changed your mind? What to do next
What if you really don’t enjoy the job you originally dreamed of doing. Was all that hard work and study for nothing? And where do you go from there? Don’t force yourself into a job you don’t enjoy.
How To Tell If Your Employer Is Right For You
It’s fair to say just about everyone will work for a bad employer at some point in their lives. Things may look lovely and sane during the initial job interview but it’s only once you’re in the door that the cracks begin to appear.
Make It Happen: It’s time we focused on closing the Gender Superannuation Gap
The current gender pay gap in Australia is translating into a superannuation gap of a whopping 47%. Women are currently retiring with $90,000 less than men, and 29% of women over 65 are living below the poverty line.
Builders celebrate contribution and achievements of Women In Construction
Master Builders Australia has celebrated International Women’s Day 2015 by recognising the achievements of women in the building and construction industry in Australia.
Resource employers in Australia to focus on gender diversity
Australia’s resource industry employer group, AMMA is urging all resource employers to take inspiration from leading workforce initiatives within the sector to build greater strength through gender diversity.
Congratulations to the Winners of the 2015 NAB Women’s Agenda Leadership Awards
Australian Women Online would like to congratulate all the winners of the 2015 NAB Women’s Agenda Leadership Awards which were announced at a luncheon in Sydney on 26 February 2015.
A Guide to Starting a New Job
The Fair Work Ombudsman has created A Guide to Starting a New Job. While the guide is aimed at young people, migrants and women who have been out of the workforce raising children, will also find it useful.
Female dominated industry is the largest contributor to National Gender Pay Gap increase
Administrative and support services have contributed a whopping 7.8% to the national gender pay gap in the past year.
5 Tips for a Successful Career Change
Changing careers has become a fairly common path to take, but this doesn’t mean it’s going to be an instant life success. To change career is to change a huge part of your life, so you want to make sure you do it right.
Gender Pay Gap is biggest in management positions
New data released by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) this week shows that women in management positions get paid less than their male peers. Pay inequity also persists below management ranks.
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