The
shower might use about 200kwh (that’s 3kW, 10 minutes a day),
whereas your electron-gobbling PC can use up to 350kwh
(that’s
150w for 5-6 hours a day). Even if you leave it switched off, it can be
using as much as 15w on standby, making a staggering 130kWh per year.
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.
Let's face it, being a snowboarder is a constant drain
on the pockets. By combining your passion for snowboarding with a little
hard labour, you can have the best of all worlds.
Are you worried about your career and the stability of your current job? Unemployment
rates have already risen and will continue to do so. But don't panic,
as we have assembled a few simple steps to "recession proof" your
career.
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!
Currently Australia is one of only two developed
countries that do not offer paid maternity leave. It’s a real shame
that Australia is so lagging so far behind the rest of the world in
legislating and financing paid maternity leave.
Since the dawn of mankind, plants and
animals have provided solutions to
many of our illnesses by learning more about how they
live and stay alive. It has now
become increasingly difficult for research in natural
medicinal sources due to the rapid loss and even extinction of animals
and plants.
Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). It
refers to the use and study of the English language by natives of a
country who do not speak English and English is fast emerging as a
global language.
There is no doubt that
suddenly being faced with the task of running your own life can be
daunting. But having a bit of initiative in taking control of your
studies, responsibility for your social life and maybe getting a
job never goes astray. More Detail.
Technically, the word landscaping means any activity that modifies
the visible features of a land, that is, flora, fauna, structures,
man-made structures, lighting, etc. and required skills and experience
across a broad field.
Proficiency in Microsoft Powerpoint 2007 is a must for many
positions in today's work environment. Skills in designing, reading,
interpreting & using presentation software is a critical component
of many jobs and a important enhancement on your curriculum vitae.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel 2007 is a must for all types of work
in today's work environment. Skills in building, reading and
interpreting spreadsheets are an essential component of so many jobs
and a critical element on your curriculum vitae.
Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop CS versions is a must for budding and
experienced visual artists - whether they are photographers, writers,
editors or designers and here are many online tutorials available on
the Internet to build your skills and potentially boost your creativity
and productivity.
Do you enjoy working in sales? Are you comfortable dealing with the
public on a daily basis and meeting new people? Do you thrive in a
fast-paced environment with a high degree of responsibility offering a
challenge and advancement possibilities? If this describes you, you may
be interested in securing a career in retail management.
Real estate agents are responsible for assisting people during the
process of buying and selling homes. They may also help with leases of
homes, buildings, or even land. There are both residential and
commercial real estate agents so you have a choice of which side of the
market you would like to focus your career.
According to the University of Adelaide,
a PhD student from the school is urging Australian schools, and society
at large, to finally embrace video games as the next generation of new
learning tools and as an integral part of modern Australian culture. Full Story.
We live in a society driven by looks and the ability to keep up
appearances. Fashion design is the type of career that caters to that
need. It is a career that will never go out of style rather it will
change the style! Find out more about a career in fashion.
Although
there are not any formal requirements to begin a career as an event
planner/manager, education is key to gaining both the necessary
knowledge to carry out your duties as well as proving credibility with
potential clients. Event planners organise various events both small
and large that enable them to enjoy a fast paced, fun, high-paying
career.
Are you a people person who likes meeting new people on a daily
basis? Do you enjoy a fast-paced environment with a high degree of
responsibility and the possibility of a large employee base? If this
describes you, you may be interested in a career within the hospitality
and hotel management industry.
Careers
in Bookkeeping are many and varied and programs to obtain
qualifications are available at local colleges and universities as well
as online to best suit your budget, lifestyle, and the amount of time
you have available to devote to course study. The most common types of
programs offered for bookkeepers include certificate programs,
diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees, bachelor degrees.
There are many different types of professional photographers
offering a wide choice of specialty areas. For example, wedding
photography and photo journalism. Other types of specialised
photography include advertising, nature, portrait, forensic, editorial,
feature, commercial and freelance photography to name a few.
With more than 200 million people worldwide working within the
travel and tourism industry, there is a wide range of career paths to
choose from, some of which are desk jobs while others require
travelling. The career choices are many & varied.
Considering a career as a Counsellor, then start your planning with
a solid education base by obtaining a Certificate, Diploma or Degree.
Career fields can include addiction counseling, career and stress
management, welfare and social work, mental illness, conflict
resolution, grief counselling, marriage counselling, or family
counselling.
Human Resources is a vital role in the success of any business. The
human resources department is a branch of management dealing with the
inner workings of a business including staffing, motivation, training.
A career in human resources include certificate programs, diplomas,
advanced diplomas, associate degrees, bachelor degrees, and master's
degrees.
Do you enjoy the subject of law? Maybe you enjoy conducting
research, compiling your findings and reporting those findings to
others for discussion. If this sounds like you, perhaps a paralegal
position would be the right career choice for you.
Consider upgrading your skills and qualifications to better compete
and prepare for advancement up the career ladder. Qualified personal
assistant's and executive secretaries are in demand and, undertaking
Accredited Training to obtain a certificate, diploma or advanced
diploma, is an excellent career choice, but only if you are prepared to
put in the time and effort.
Got
a wedding planned and would like it to run without a hitch AND save
money then this Accredited course will provide the skills to put you on
the right path. It also provides the first formal step in a potentially
lucrative career in this field.
Whether you are at secondary or tertiary
level, exam time is looming. While many of us see this as time for
coffee runs, endless Tim Tams and late nights, it need not be a time of
stress. Find out Why.
More
and more women are putting off having children because they want to
further their careers, but they do fall pregnant, statistics show
that discrimination is more likely. Full Story
You have to pass Year 12 with very high
marks as getting into a university course is a cut-throat business with
only the best applicants being accepted! Full Story.
According to recent research 28% of career girls and 7% of career guys
have been subjected to sexual harassment in the workplace. Most victims
are under 45 and new to the workplace. In most reported cases the
perpetrators are men.
Phrases like "Carbon Offsetting", "Carbon
Neutral" and "Carbon
Footprint" are being bandied around the media like an old pair of socks
lateley. You'll often hear your favourite movie star, or band, talking
of their contributions to making the world a little greener. But why?
Find out Here.
What
are your goals this year? Do you plan on getting a promotion, or
perhaps just working less and spending more time with your friends and
family? Lisa O'Brien, the Director of CareersCoach, talks us
through methods to re-energise and then realise your goals.
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 resus�, 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-�-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.
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.
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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