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We are living longer, working longer, and for many people traditional ‘retirement’ doesn’t work.

There’s a hidden job market for over 50s, but you’ll need to do this to get in

Many organisations are looking for people who can solve specific problems, lead through change, bring wisdom and perspective, often without a full-time hire.

  • Robyn Greaves

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It’s common for there to be a tension between feeling a personal responsibility to confront a person on such an issue and being anxious about potential repercussions

Should I bother applying for a role already earmarked for a colleague?

Just because this open role has a whiff of fait accompli about it, I wouldn’t necessarily say that you should pull out of the interview.

  • Jonathan Rivett
An official from the Department of Home Affairs was found to have engaged in corrupt conduct by getting her sister’s fiance a promotion and lying about how the pair knew each other.

Could a resume writing service actually help me find a job?

If the advice you received was reflective of what needs to be in a modern-day job application, goodness help us all.

  • Jonathan Rivett
Zoe Sullivan, head of people and culture at The Co-Group.

Job hunters warned against ‘machine gun’ applications as AI takes off

Employment experts say the rise of AI has sparked an increase in job applications from people who aren’t suitably qualified.

  • Millie Muroi
Office clowns will be in high demand.

What are ‘ghost jobs’, and how can I avoid them?

Known as the “labour market version of catfishing”, ghost jobs are becoming an increasingly prevalent problem in the workplace.

  • Jonathan Rivett
Job seeking.

My job search has become an awkward threesome – me, the employer and AI

Getting a job is the worst kind of work because so much of it is a complete waste of time. And this time around the redundancy roundabout, it feels like jobseekers are being asked to do more than ever.

  • Tania Cammarano
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AI tools have made it easier to apply for jobs at scale.

Think AI can write your job application now? Think again

Job applications written by AI have flooded the market with generic CVs, making it harder for employers to identify the right talent for the job.

  • Nina Hendy
Giving this employee a good reference means they’re more likely to quit, but it poses some moral issues.

Should I give a glowing reference to my toxic employee?

Giving this employee a good reference means they’re more likely to quit, but it poses some moral issues.

  • Jonathan Rivett
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I’m training for a marathon. It’s about as fun (and pain-free) as fixing the economy

I never understood how runners got so into their sport. But it might be key to getting the economy into the fast lane.

  • Millie Muroi
Effective job-hopping can further your career, but employers may have questions in your interview.

Why was my job application rejected in 10 minutes?

It’s tempting to assume you’ve been rejected by a robot. And in some ways you have, but there’s more at play here.

  • Jonathan Rivett