Approximately half of young Australians are concerned that education has not provided them with the skills they need to succeed in the workplace, new research has revealed.
Australia’s construction industry has shown consistent signs of growth in recent months, with the residential building sector looking particularly strong.
Changing your career may appear a daunting prospect, but it seems many Australians switch their professions at some point after graduating from school.
Technology has become a crucial facilitator of productivity in workplaces across Australia. Most industries have revolutionised their practices using the latest IT developments and innovations.
Regardless of your age, upskilling is a vital piece of your career puzzle. Whether this includes improving your skill sets in your chosen industry or deciding to switch to another, statistics released this month from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) highlight the scope of Australians committed to improving their career prospects.
If you don’t have a lot of industry experience or background to rely on, the people that you select as your references could make a real difference to your chance of gaining an apprenticeship.
While butchery is an industry that has strong historic ties to the Australian community, the sector is currently struggling through a major skill shortage.
For many centuries, the art of baking fresh bread and pastries has been at the cornerstone of society. This well-respected and traditional occupation is essential to the Australian community, but is currently under threat.
There is a common misconception that advancing of technical innovations and robotics will have a negative impact on employment and apprenticeship opportunities. While they will certainly have an effect, a new report from recruitment firm Hays suggests it will change job descriptions rather than simply replace.
Investing in your business’s future through apprenticeships and traineeships is a great option for organisations operating in industries prone to skill shortages. To find the best candidate for the role, many businesses will conduct interviews to delve deeper into an apprentice’s future career goals or desired skill sets.
