More "Changing Careers" Articles


National Career Development Week

If you're looking for your first job, want to change career or find a better job then get the support you need by attending one of NCDW's events this week.

Coping with retrenchment

Many people have likened the loss of a job to the death of a loved one.

Still hope of better prospects

Redundancies abound, unemployment is rising and the number of vacant positions being advertised is shrinking. What's a job seeker to do?

From finance to mechanic

After being retrenched from finance, Danielle Trent, 30 is now an apprentice mechanic.

Business booms for eBay sellers

John Attard and Julia Varga had just started dating when they started a part-time venture selling sports DVDs on eBay.

How to suceed in a new job

Amanda Horswill shares her tips on making a great impression from the first day of a new job.

Miners find farm work

As the global financial crisis hits mining, the farming secor's labour drought is easing.

Video: Bus Driver

Bus driver, Lisa Shergold, explains why she loves her job and shares a typical day on her bus route. To watch dozens more inspiring career profiles or find a career to match your personality .

From farm to finance

Changing direcion takes planning, timing and often dedication to further study.

Book editor to professional artist

A book editor paints herself a path to a career change

Self created Uberstar

First time author and publisher, Vaughn Alaine-Marshall, has some big plans for himself, his book and his company.

Career changers turn to trades

New research shows more and more office workers sick of the daily grind are choosing to take up a trade.

Video: Teacher

Follow teacher, Kristie De Brenni, doing a normal day’s work at high school. To watch dozens more inspiring career profiles or find a career to match your personality

Jumping jobs

Is it time to change jobs? Or just time to change your approach?

Getting fired does not signify…

Lost your job? Whatever you do don't drown your sorrows- seize the opportunity to re-build your career.

Looking for a change in career:…

Hundreds of regional jobs go begging as city slickers trapped in traffic jams dream of living in paradise, writes Amanda Horswill

Video: Resigning

How to write a resignation letter - friendly or formal? View this video to find out more.

Public service, private ambition

The skills shortage is claiming another, welcome, casualty - red tape. Government jobs are no longer playing hard-to-get. A nationwide talent war is forcing the biggest change to take place in the

A lesson in change

Grabbing with both hands a chance to change careers can be a rewarding experience. When he changed careers, Michael Lund was immediately hooked on the rush. Five years later, he's still enjoying...

A fair share of flexibility

The iconic nine-to-five full-time job is on the way out. Flexible work opportunities are on the increase as more employees seek a life balance and more employers devise strategies to overcome the...

Career change

The links below represent the different stories we have available on career change and career planning ideas. Survive and thrive after losing a job. Career change: What you need to know. Passion...

Be happy, sack your boss

Ever dreamt of telling the boss to shove their job so you can strike out on your own? Research shows you might be happier if you made that dream come true - but only if you start a business for...

Career change: Nanny to photographer

KATE Merrett's idea of creating personalised presents for her employers propelled her into a career as a children's photographer. While working as a nanny, she photographed children she looked...

Are you a quit stay?

RS was called a "quit stay" at work. He asked: "What is it?' 'Is it bad?" Well, RS it's not great. A quit stay is someone who has mentally quit their job but they keep turning up for work. This...

Office farewells

Something a little lighter this week - office gift giving. DT writes: "This issue has caused me distress in the past and continues to surface regularly. How much money should I give to a temp's...

Hopping mad

You are damned if you do and damned if you don't when it comes to swapping jobs, writes Amanda Horswill 'I think in my generation, it is more common to move on' 'If they change on a yearly basis...

Fear stops dreams

Fear keeps you from your dream career. It stops people from working out what they want to do. American personal development motivational speaker Dr John Demartini says that, once you have...

Hot spot for a luxury life

Liana Liston is the envy of her friends - not only does she have "home help" and a personal masseuse, she drives a luxury car, wears beautiful clothes and doesn't pay tax. The 27-year-old...

Teacher tackles main event

In a world that places high value on a university degree, changing careers can seem almost impossible. Who wants to spend three years at university, five or so years working and then another few...

Keeping favour as you wave goodbye

After the euphoria of landing a job it's easy to forget that you still have to resign from your current one. Colin Oliver, director of recruitment firm Manpower, says it's important to plan ahead...