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Just experienced a job loss? You have our deepest sympathies. There are many reasons for job loss: firing, layoffs, redundancy, illness, injury, end of contract, business failure, or technological change to your industry. Natural disasters can wipe out a business or industry overnight. You might have had to quit due to personal circumstances or to Read the full post
Some lucky people can say “I just fell into my dream career”. The rest of us need to plan for it. These 12 steps can help you make the leap from your current career to the one you’ve always wanted! It probably won’t happen overnight – successful career changes can take years of planning and work Read the full post
Can music really boost your IQ and improve your grades? This thrilling idea has been around for decades and has been the subject of a considerable amount of research. What would be better than being able to chill out with your favourite songs and know you’re getting smarter with each passing minute? Unfortunately it’s not Read the full post
Gender discrimination and sexual harassment are two serious issues that can be an insidious poison in a workplace. Apart from legal consequences (which can be serious for the employees involved, as well as their employer), sexual harassment and gender discrimination can also cause significant long term harm to the victim and have wider social impacts. Read the full post
Course link: Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety Miners work in dangerous environments where one mistake can cost someone their life. Mining is by no means an easy job. While miners are generally well compensated in Australia, some would argue the health risks and danger involved in their work justify an ever higher wage. Read the full post
A disability is defined as “a physical or mental condition that limits a person’s movements, senses or activities”. A disability in humans may be physical, cognitive/mental, sensitive, emotional, developmental or some combination of these. Some people are born with disabilities, some develop them, and others are the result of accidents or misfortune. Whatever the cause, people with a disability Read the full post
It’s easy to be excited about a new job. Everything is fresh, you’re constantly being challenged and you’re engaged and learning all the time. After a while things settle down, you learn your role back-to-front, the job becomes monotonous and boring, and work-related stress builds up. Small things that never used to bother you become Read the full post
The value of education has changed over time. A university degree was once a rarity and vocational education was the route taken by those who weren’t ‘academically inclined’. It was considered an alternative for those who either couldn’t complete formal education or get into a good university, or for those who were struggling to find Read the full post
What is the difference between a teacher and a tutor? A lecturer and a coach? We assign many different labels to “teachers” depending on the context in which they work. There are subtle but important differences between each of these groups and the role they play in education and society. Here is a breakdown of Read the full post
Google Trends is a powerful free tool that has a number of applications in the training industry. There are some great ways to use Google Trends for your job search, career planning, teaching & training activities, and for simple fun or curiosity. Career & Job Search If you’re a vocational trainer looking for a new job, it Read the full post
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