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Ever since she was a small child, Bundaberg local Payten Briggs dreamed of having her own cake business.
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Ever since she was a small child, Bundaberg local Payten Briggs dreamed of having her own cake business.

Hiring intentions across the country appear to be on the rise, despite the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) suggesting unemployment is edging higher.

In many cases, sending in your resume will be the first contact you have with a potential employer, which means it’s important to make a good impression.

Electricity distributor Energex recently took on a further 22 apprentices in Queensland, with Energy Minister Mark Bailey praising the move.
The Australian Apprenticeships – Employer Award recognises those employers who have made innovative improvements in training which benefit the outcomes for their apprentices and/or trainees in Australia.

Construction jobs in Queensland are set to benefit from the National Highway Upgrade Programme, with several large-scale projects planned in the state.

As a great way to get that important foot in the door and launch a career, it is no wonder why apprenticeships are in such high demand. Every year, scores of young people across the country vie for a handful of these positions, and the competition doesn’t look like waning any time soon.

It is often said that when hiring employees, intangible qualities are just as important as technical skills, experience and qualifications – if not more so. Skills can always be taught, but inherent traits such as personality and attitude are harder to foster.

BUSY At Work in partnership with the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) recently hosted a very successful industry overview focusing on the hospitality and tourism industry.

Ever since she was a small child, Bundaberg local Payten Briggs dreamed of having her own cake business.

Hiring intentions across the country appear to be on the rise, despite the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) suggesting unemployment is edging higher.

In many cases, sending in your resume will be the first contact you have with a potential employer, which means it’s important to make a good impression.

Electricity distributor Energex recently took on a further 22 apprentices in Queensland, with Energy Minister Mark Bailey praising the move.
The Australian Apprenticeships – Employer Award recognises those employers who have made innovative improvements in training which benefit the outcomes for their apprentices and/or trainees in Australia.

Construction jobs in Queensland are set to benefit from the National Highway Upgrade Programme, with several large-scale projects planned in the state.

As a great way to get that important foot in the door and launch a career, it is no wonder why apprenticeships are in such high demand. Every year, scores of young people across the country vie for a handful of these positions, and the competition doesn’t look like waning any time soon.
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