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Ski The World

Fancy an endless winter? For the benefit of all you snow bunnies out there we chatted to travel writer Sharyn McCallum about landing a job at a ski field overseas.>>

 

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Leadership for Dummies

Leadership might seem like a far off prospect for most of us. When you’re in your first job you’re more worried about keeping the boss happy than actually being the boss.

But even in a low level job (or at high school or university) there will be heaps of times when you’re required to show leadership.>>

 
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Go Green At Work

We all work hard at home to be “green”, but when it comes to the workplace a lot of us tend to slack off. 

To help make life easier the team at CareerChick have compiled a list of tips to help you be more environmentally friendly at work.>>

 

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A Bit Of Lip

Sick of the typical women’s magazine articles promoting fad diets and expensive “it” bags? Then Lip is for you.

A group of young Aussie women set up Lip, a fresh feminist take on women’s media, five years ago and after a brief hiatus in print publication the magazine is back.>>

 
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Mind the Gap

If you’re thinking about taking a gap year after you’ve completed high school or university, check out all the info we’ve collected so your year off will be the best ever.>>

 

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Tax Time!

That’s right; it’s coming around to that time of the year again. Avoiding your tax return won’t get you anywhere, so take a deep breath and follow our advice on how to get the most back at tax time.  >>

 

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The In's and Out's of HECS-HELP

Debt – it’s the monkey we all want off our back.   >>            

 

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Your Rights As A Worker

Australian author, cartoonist and former teenage girl Kaz Cooke, gives the lowdown on your rights as a worker.

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The Top Ten Things I Wish I'd Known At Uni

Once you get to University, all bets are off. At Uni, it’s about how you think, what you say, and ultimately how ballsy and honest you’re willing to be. Being quietly dignified and cool won’t win anyone points at Uni. You’ve gotta have chutzpah. >>

 

A Guide to Good Etti-Quit

While she may not be your model employee, CareerChick writer Rosanna Stevens does know a thing or two about the art of quitting one's job gracefully.  >>

 

The Rules of Office Romance

Messy break-ups, over sharing with co-workers, accusations of stalking - these are just some of the pitfalls of the office romance. The workplace can prove to be a happy hunting ground when searching for that "significant" other, but beware. A little office sizzle can soon fizzle, leaving you looking foolish or worse. Follow these simple "Rules for the office romance" to minimise potential dangers.>>

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A Cutting Edge CV

Want to know how to impress potential employers, and prevent your CV ending up on the 'duds' pile? Recruitment expert Marianna Mood explains what employers and agencies look for>>

How to shine in your new job
Being the new girl is both exciting and anxious-making. You want to start pulling your weight but you don't know how anything works. Ease the way by following these tips.>>

Revamping your desk space

Want to stand out as a smart cookie at your workplace? The secret may lie on your desk - if you can find it among the clutter.>>

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