Careers & jobs
Choosing a career, changing careers, finding a job, resumes, interviews and qualifications.
Changing careers
How to change careers in Australia at any age - working out why and where, recognising your transferable skills, retraining without starting from scratch, managing the money, and making the move.
Choosing courses and qualifications
How to choose the right course in Australia - TAFE and vocational training, university, short courses and microcredentials, AI training, checking a provider is legitimate, costs and Free TAFE, and studying while working.
How to choose a career
A practical way to choose a career in Australia - understanding your interests and strengths, researching jobs and their prospects, testing options cheaply, and planning the training you need.
How to find a job
A practical job search plan for Australia - where jobs are advertised, the hidden job market, tailoring applications, using LinkedIn and your network, avoiding job scams, and staying motivated.
Job interview tips and common questions
How to prepare for a job interview in Australia - researching the employer, answering common and behavioural questions with the STAR method, video and phone interviews, questions to ask, handling inappropriate questions, and following up.
Writing a resume that gets interviews
How to write a resume that gets interviews in Australia - structure, achievements, tailoring to each job, cover letters, and how to format your resume so applicant tracking systems and AI screening tools read it correctly.