The Latest job search Reviews, News, Tips and More From Lifehacker Australia

Create A ‘Cubicle Exit Plan’ For A Quick Job Change

6 years ago

Create A ‘Cubicle Exit Plan’ For A Quick Job Change

Dave Greenbaum

2

How Universities Improve Society (And Your Salary)

6 years ago

How Universities Improve Society (And Your Salary)

Alexandra Hansen

7

Are You Ready To Audition As An IT Pro?

6 years ago

Are You Ready To Audition As An IT Pro?

4

Think Twice Before Referring Someone To Your Company For A Bonus

6 years ago

Think Twice Before Referring Someone To Your Company For A Bonus

Dave Greenbaum

Consider These Factors When Deciding Between Two Jobs

6 years ago

Consider These Factors When Deciding Between Two Jobs

Kristin Wong

Eight Power Networking Tips To Make More Meaningful Connections

6 years ago

Eight Power Networking Tips To Make More Meaningful Connections

Molly Triffin

Ask Forced-Choice Questions To Tilt Interviews In Your Favour

6 years ago

Ask Forced-Choice Questions To Tilt Interviews In Your Favour

Mihir Patkar

Dress For Your Interview By Checking The Company’s LinkedIn Profiles

6 years ago

Dress For Your Interview By Checking The Company’s LinkedIn Profiles

Dave Greenbaum

1

Never Say ‘I Was Bored’ When Quitting A Job

6 years ago

Never Say ‘I Was Bored’ When Quitting A Job

Why Employers Still Use Personality Tests

6 years ago

Why Employers Still Use Personality Tests

4

Send A ‘Pain Letter’ To Get Noticed By A Hiring Manager

6 years ago

Send A ‘Pain Letter’ To Get Noticed By A Hiring Manager

Dave Greenbaum

Killer Interview Question: What’s The Most Creative Way To Break A Clock?

6 years ago

Killer Interview Question: What’s The Most Creative Way To Break A Clock?

Involve Everyone During Group Job Interviews

6 years ago

Involve Everyone During Group Job Interviews

Dave Greenbaum

Top 10 Ways To Find Your Career Path

6 years ago

Top 10 Ways To Find Your Career Path

Melanie Pinola

Killer Interview Question: What Has The Most Satisfying Moment In Your Life Been?

6 years ago

Killer Interview Question: What Has The Most Satisfying Moment In Your Life Been?

4

Ask LH: What’s The Best Way To Get Into IT?

6 years ago

Ask LH: What’s The Best Way To Get Into IT?

Doctor Who Shows How To Keep Your Hiring Plans Secret

6 years ago

Doctor Who Shows How To Keep Your Hiring Plans Secret

The Kogan Principle: Pick Job Candidates Based On Their Email Domain

6 years ago

The Kogan Principle: Pick Job Candidates Based On Their Email Domain

Know Your Career Path With The G+P+V Formula

6 years ago

Know Your Career Path With The G+P+V Formula

Dave Greenbaum

Killer Interview Question: How Would You Design A Phone For Deaf People?

6 years ago

Killer Interview Question: How Would You Design A Phone For Deaf People?

7

Ask LH: Should I Submit My Resume In Person?

6 years ago

Ask LH: Should I Submit My Resume In Person?

2

Focus On Your Interviewer’s Opinion To Avoid Dumb Questions

6 years ago

Focus On Your Interviewer’s Opinion To Avoid Dumb Questions

Dave Greenbaum

Avoid The ‘Scrum’ To Compete More Effectively In Your Career

6 years ago

Avoid The ‘Scrum’ To Compete More Effectively In Your Career

Eric Ravenscraft

Answer The ‘What Is Your Salary?’ Question With The Amount You Want

6 years ago

Answer The ‘What Is Your Salary?’ Question With The Amount You Want

Melanie Pinola

3

Ask LH: What’s The Best App When You’re Looking For A Job?

6 years ago

Ask LH: What’s The Best App When You’re Looking For A Job?

2

Killer Interview Question: Can You Code With One Hand And Draw With The Other?

6 years ago

Killer Interview Question: Can You Code With One Hand And Draw With The Other?

Negotiate The Raise You Deserve With Actual Money, Not Percentages

6 years ago

Negotiate The Raise You Deserve With Actual Money, Not Percentages

Mihir Patkar

Improve Hiring With A ‘No Jerks’ Policy

6 years ago

Improve Hiring With A ‘No Jerks’ Policy

Say ‘Yes’ To Every Opportunity Early In Your Career

6 years ago

Say ‘Yes’ To Every Opportunity Early In Your Career

Eric Ravenscraft

2

Ask LH: Should I Let A Certification Expire If I Don’t Work With It Anymore?

6 years ago

Ask LH: Should I Let A Certification Expire If I Don’t Work With It Anymore?

Alan Henry

2

If You’re Not Satisfied With A Project, Leave It Out Of Your Portfolio

6 years ago

If You’re Not Satisfied With A Project, Leave It Out Of Your Portfolio

Eric Ravenscraft

Killer Interview Question: Does Your Current Employer Know You’re Looking For Work?

6 years ago

Killer Interview Question: Does Your Current Employer Know You’re Looking For Work?

5

LanceList Collects Together Freelance Job Boards

6 years ago

LanceList Collects Together Freelance Job Boards

Thorin Klosowski

Killer Interview Question: List 10 Non-Traditional Uses For Pencils

6 years ago

Killer Interview Question: List 10 Non-Traditional Uses For Pencils

3

Killer Interview Question: How Many Hours Do You Usually Work A Week — And Why?

6 years ago

Killer Interview Question: How Many Hours Do You Usually Work A Week — And Why?

1

Prepare These 15 Stories For Your Next Job Interview

6 years ago

Prepare These 15 Stories For Your Next Job Interview

Melanie Pinola

1

Google Australia Boss: Working For Google Is A Culture Shock

7 years ago

Google Australia Boss: Working For Google Is A Culture Shock

Why You Should Always Insist On A Written Job Offer

7 years ago

Why You Should Always Insist On A Written Job Offer

Dave Greenbaum

2

Use A ‘Pained Pause’ For A Better Offer In Negotiations

7 years ago

Use A ‘Pained Pause’ For A Better Offer In Negotiations

Mihir Patkar

Focus On The Skills You Have Instead Of Following Your Passion

7 years ago

Focus On The Skills You Have Instead Of Following Your Passion

Sebastian Klein

Look Out For A Hidden Test At Your Next Job Interview

7 years ago

Look Out For A Hidden Test At Your Next Job Interview

Dave Greenbaum

Find A Common Thread To Tie Unrelated Jobs To Your Career Plans

7 years ago

Find A Common Thread To Tie Unrelated Jobs To Your Career Plans

Alan Henry

Volunteer Between Jobs To Fill Gaps On Your Resume

7 years ago

Volunteer Between Jobs To Fill Gaps On Your Resume

Dave Greenbaum

3

How To Ace A Job Interview Over Email Or Skype

7 years ago

How To Ace A Job Interview Over Email Or Skype

Mihir Patkar

1

Ask To Split The Cost Of Your Next Interview If You Have To Travel

7 years ago

Ask To Split The Cost Of Your Next Interview If You Have To Travel

Dave Greenbaum

1

Muse U Offers Career Training Classes And Resources

7 years ago

Muse U Offers Career Training Classes And Resources

Eric Ravenscraft

Use Trade Shows To Network Your Way Into A New Job

7 years ago

Use Trade Shows To Network Your Way Into A New Job

Alan Henry

Killer Interview Question: Explain A Database In Three Sentences

7 years ago

Killer Interview Question: Explain A Database In Three Sentences

List Skills Before Experience On Your First Resume

7 years ago

List Skills Before Experience On Your First Resume

Want A Bank Job In IT? Hone Your Mobile Development Skills

7 years ago

Want A Bank Job In IT? Hone Your Mobile Development Skills

1

7 years ago

10 Simple Ways To Optimise Your LinkedIn Profile [Infographic]

Looking For An IT Job? Your Chances Are Better As A Contractor

7 years ago

Looking For An IT Job? Your Chances Are Better As A Contractor

4

Ask LH: How Can I Get A Job In An Electronics Store?

7 years ago

Ask LH: How Can I Get A Job In An Electronics Store?

1

Wear Neutral Colours To A Job Interview For A Better Impression

7 years ago

Wear Neutral Colours To A Job Interview For A Better Impression

Mark Wilson

Killer Interview Question: What Was Missing In Your Last Job?

7 years ago

Killer Interview Question: What Was Missing In Your Last Job?

5

Watch Out For Hidden Expenses With A New Job

7 years ago

Watch Out For Hidden Expenses With A New Job

Dave Greenbaum

2

Killer Interview Question: How Lucky Are You?

7 years ago

Killer Interview Question: How Lucky Are You?

Ask LH: Do My University Grades Matter?

7 years ago

Ask LH: Do My University Grades Matter?

Use Different Referees When Applying For Different Positions

7 years ago

Use Different Referees When Applying For Different Positions

Dave Greenbaum

1

Continue Applying For Jobs After Good Interviews To Keep Morale Up

7 years ago

Continue Applying For Jobs After Good Interviews To Keep Morale Up

Thorin Klosowski

Killer Interview Question: How Many Dollars’ Worth Of Hamburgers Are Sold In China Each Day?

7 years ago

Killer Interview Question: How Many Dollars’ Worth Of Hamburgers Are Sold In China Each Day?

Ask LH: Should I Move To A New City To Look For A Job?

7 years ago

Ask LH: Should I Move To A New City To Look For A Job?

Alan Henry

2

Write Your Cover Letter Like An Acceptance Speech

7 years ago

Write Your Cover Letter Like An Acceptance Speech

Alan Henry

2

Answer An Age Question At A Job Interview By Focusing On Experience

7 years ago

Answer An Age Question At A Job Interview By Focusing On Experience

Dave Greenbaum

4

50 Ways To Get A Job Gives Advice For Every Stage Of Your Job Search

7 years ago

50 Ways To Get A Job Gives Advice For Every Stage Of Your Job Search

Mihir Patkar

Studies Suggest Creative Resumes And Video Resumes Aren’t Effective

7 years ago

Studies Suggest Creative Resumes And Video Resumes Aren’t Effective

Melanie Pinola

Enter A Professional Competition To Boost Your Portfolio And Skills

7 years ago

Enter A Professional Competition To Boost Your Portfolio And Skills

Alan Henry

How To Get Hired As A Games Developer

7 years ago

How To Get Hired As A Games Developer

Avoid Asking If You Got The Job Outright At The End Of An Interview

7 years ago

Avoid Asking If You Got The Job Outright At The End Of An Interview

Alan Henry

Check Your Potential Boss Before Starting A New Job

7 years ago

Check Your Potential Boss Before Starting A New Job

Dave Greenbaum

Group Temp Jobs Together On Your Resume To Show Stability

7 years ago

Group Temp Jobs Together On Your Resume To Show Stability

Dave Greenbaum

What It’s Like To Interview For Tech Jobs

7 years ago

What It’s Like To Interview For Tech Jobs

Justin Garrison

3

IT Roles Remain Difficult To Fill

7 years ago

IT Roles Remain Difficult To Fill

Anthony Caruana

Ask LH: Will I Get An IT Job As An Older Graduate?

7 years ago

Ask LH: Will I Get An IT Job As An Older Graduate?

Anthony Caruana

2

Ask LH: Is It OK To Call A Recruiter Back?

7 years ago

Ask LH: Is It OK To Call A Recruiter Back?

1

‘Career Girl Who Likes Clothes And Computers’

7 years ago

‘Career Girl Who Likes Clothes And Computers’

2

Include Your Cover Letter In The Body Of Your Email So It Gets Read

7 years ago

Include Your Cover Letter In The Body Of Your Email So It Gets Read

Dave Greenbaum

Always Take A Recruiter’s Call, Even If You Aren’t Looking Right Now

7 years ago

Always Take A Recruiter’s Call, Even If You Aren’t Looking Right Now

Dave Greenbaum

Dress For The Job You Want, Even In Your LinkedIn Picture

7 years ago

Dress For The Job You Want, Even In Your LinkedIn Picture

Dave Greenbaum

Killer Interview Question: How Old Were You When You Got Your First Job?

7 years ago

Killer Interview Question: How Old Were You When You Got Your First Job?

Ask LH: Why Can’t I Get A Job Interview?

7 years ago

Ask LH: Why Can’t I Get A Job Interview?

4

Killer Interview Question: Use A Swear Word To Describe Your Last Job

7 years ago

Killer Interview Question: Use A Swear Word To Describe Your Last Job

8

Get Noticed By Not Responding To Job Listings Immediately

7 years ago

Get Noticed By Not Responding To Job Listings Immediately

Dave Greenbaum

2

Killer Interview Question: How Much Does This Nail Cost?

7 years ago

Killer Interview Question: How Much Does This Nail Cost?

Ask LH: How Can I Switch From Being A Chef To Being An IT Pro?

7 years ago

Ask LH: How Can I Switch From Being A Chef To Being An IT Pro?

Tie Your Words To Results To Avoid A Buzzword-Packed Resume

7 years ago

Tie Your Words To Results To Avoid A Buzzword-Packed Resume

Alan Henry

Killer Interview Question: Will You Drive My Car To Lunch?

7 years ago

Killer Interview Question: Will You Drive My Car To Lunch?

Four Easy Ways To Enhance Your Job Prospects

7 years ago

Four Easy Ways To Enhance Your Job Prospects

20 Ultra-Strange Questions Asked In Job Interviews

7 years ago

20 Ultra-Strange Questions Asked In Job Interviews

Avoid ‘Qualifying’ Words For Better Job Interviews

7 years ago

Avoid ‘Qualifying’ Words For Better Job Interviews

Mihir Patkar

3

How To Fix LinkedIn’s Biggest Annoyances

Small Business & Startups

7 years ago

How To Fix LinkedIn’s Biggest Annoyances

Melanie Pinola

3

What IT Pros Get Wrong On Their Resumes

7 years ago

What IT Pros Get Wrong On Their Resumes

1

Improve Your Resume With This Simple Formula Recommended By Google

7 years ago

Improve Your Resume With This Simple Formula Recommended By Google

Melanie Pinola

Would You Leave Your Job If Your Employer Paid You To Quit?

7 years ago

Would You Leave Your Job If Your Employer Paid You To Quit?

Eric Ravenscraft

3