In new statistics fresh out of the United Kingdom, it has
come about that GCSE results, similar in form to VCE or HSC
here in Australia, have revealed that, on average, the girls
scored some 9 per cent higher than boys across the board. Full
Story.
While a part time job can offer solid work experience, which
can come in handy when writing up ones resusé, and
enhance the chances of getting future employment, it also
allows many students to be independent.
Star Wars : Where Science Meets Imagination features more than 80 costumes, interactive exhibits, models and props from all six Star Wars movies. We take an exclusive look behind the scenes of this amazing new educational exhibition. Full Story
A new 'knowledge engine' called
Wolfram|Alpha was launched on the 15th of May and it works quite
differently to a regular
search engine, vis-à-vis Web Wombat or Google. Wolfram|Alpha
contains 10+ trillion pieces of data, 50,000+ types of algorithms and
models and linguistic capabilities for 1000+ domains. Full
Story.
Twitter is on everyone's lips - better yet -
everyone is a-twitter with Twitter! You see,
in today's economic climate, businesses really must take advantage of
any and all means to remain one step ahead of the competition.
We know that just as in
Hollywood’s
enactments, the Deadwood Stage did
roll-out over the hills, lawbreakers were lynched on the streets of
“the shootin’est town in the West,” and
that Wild Bill and Calamity
Jane were known to step the boardwalks together and share a drink or
five in the local saloons. Full
Story.
Your resume is the single most important
tool that you have in winning
an interview. Your resume will act as a marketing tool by highlighting
your skills, experience and education as it best relates to the
position. Full story.
There are a few things that can be done in times of grave emergencies.
Your mobile phone can actually be a life saver or an emergency tool for
survival. We unlock the secrets that most people never knew!
According to a media
release by the Education Department of Victoria,
Education Services Minister Jacinta Allan recently announced that new
special hardship measures are in place to "help families transport deaf
and hearing impaired students to and from government schools with deaf
facilities". Full
Story.
Despite the huge process of organising contact details and trying to
get people enthusiastic about meeting up again, reunions can be a
rewarding experience that can re-ignite many friendships.
We all know
returning to the office can be one heck of a hard task after spending
the a fortnight on holidays sitting in the sun and drinking at odd
hours of the day.
It
is nearing the end of year and the season of office parties has begun.
This could be your big chance to schooze up to senior management and
vie for future promotion opportunities.
Scribble a few words on a piece of paper,
doodle on a bar coaster or
simply scratch your ear while you’re talking, and within
seconds Alice
will be telling you everything you ever did – or more likely,
did not –
want to know about yourself. And with an accuracy bordering the scary.
As
Lisa O'Brien writes, "Workplace discrimination is not acceptable in
this day and age but unfortunately discrimination it is alive and well
in our workplaces, schools and communities." But as Barack
Obama proved, the times are changing.
Are
you in the right job? Or is it time to reinvent your career? Take our
fast quiz to find out. Lisa O'Brien picks your brain to find out
exactly what make you tick - and whether or not you are in the right
place!
He is a pained man on a mission. Dr Thomas J
Goreau is sickened with
seeing widespread and massive destruction of coral reefs that were once
resplendent underwater rainforests, a joy to fishes and fishermen alike.
One
of the most common feelings people will encounter in their lives is
dissatisfaction with their jobs. If only it was easier to find a job
that was not only suited to you - but you would enjoy - thankfully,
those worries are over thanks to the new wave of online job search
engines. Click here
for the full story.
JobX
is the new Jobs portal on the block. Searchable across a broad range of
parameters and loaded with thousands of job opportunities. Something
new to try if looking for that ideal career move or if starting in the
workplace for the first time. Stacked with features, guides and career
/ job information. Worth a try.
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