Job Hunting Advice
Job Hunting: the basics
Advice on job hunting including cover letters and resume writing, interview techniques and more.- Dos and don'ts of job hunting
- Resume Writing
- How to write a cover letter
- Job-hunting etiquette
- References and Referees
- What to do when you don't have referees
- Interview advice
- How to write a resignation letter
- Resume & Cover Letter Templates
How to tell if your boss is a dud
A lack of "trust and integrity" was the main reason employees would "fire" a boss, a survey has found.
Tips for school leavers
Below is a list of links that will take you to informative articles to assist school students and school leavers.For more useful tips read the other stories in Kate's Resource Library.
Tips for return to work and working mums
Read our expert's tips on how to juggle your career and family.- Women and work
- Return to work courses for women
- Resume advice and job hunting tips for mums
- Juggling Act
- Mums returning to work
- The lowdown on temping
Migrating to Australia: Sponsorship
CareerOne receives a ton of emails from people around the globe wanting to research sponsorship options to Australia. Due to demand, we have researched the topic and this resulting article contains links and tips. Be warned: there are no easy answers.
Ask Kate
Contact Kate with your questions and comments or check out the Ask Kate archives. Kate answers as many people as she possibly can. If your question is about using the site - job search, posting a resume and so on, contact our customer service team.
Career planning/career change
The links below represent the different stories we have available on career change and career planning ideas.- Career change: What you need to know
- Career planning: Research your options
- Moving from defence to civilian life
- Survive and thrive after losing a job
How to find professional help
An increasing number of Ask Kate readers want to know where to find a professional career adviser. This includes advice on career change or making the transition from one type of role to another as well as information on finding a professional resume writer, interview coach or other specialists.
On the job
You've secured the job, now read this section for career guidance, expert advice, relevant stories and more.- Advice for first time managers
- Negative appraisal may not be so bad
- Long Service Leave for each State and Territory
Tips for Mature Age Workers
The below articles offer great advice for mature age workers.- Tips from the experts
- Star MAW shares his success tips
- Mature age workers more settled
- Ask Kate column on MAWs
- Ask Kate - Age prejudice
- An Employer's Guide to the Getting of Wisdom
- Long Service Leave for each State and Territory