Dear LH, I have a question about job applications. Job portals like Seek provide an easy process where you can apply for a job in a few clicks. This is meant to make life easier and enable people to apply with their mobile phones.

However, what about the Cover Letter?? Isn't that still required? I find this very confusing as it implies that a cover letter is redundant. However, wherever I read about job hunting tips, there is always a strong emphasis on the cover letter. Am I supposed to type the cover letter out on my phone? Or what?

Asking for a pay rise is easier said than done for many employees. Building negotiating power is crucial to success - and it obviously helps to have skills that are in high demand. If it's been ages since you last received a pay bump, here are some practical tips to consider.

Jeff Bezos is set to become the richest human ever. As one of the key founders of Amazon, Google, Airbnb, Twitter and Uber, Bezos clearly has a lot to crow about when it comes to professional skills and achievements. Nevertheless, it's possible to cram everything into a single page - which means you really need to trim the fat from your own resume.

If you ever have to step up and manage people, it can be pretty difficult to figure out the best way to do it in a way that both works with your personality and gets the job done. This flowchart can help you figure out — in broad categories, of course — what type of leader you might be.

You're in the process of interviewing at a company and it seems like you've got a good shot at the position. Terrific! Before you rush to say yes when you get the offer, though, make sure this is really the ideal position for you. Here's a handy infographic of twelve things you should look into.

So many careers. So little time to explore them all. If you're having a tough time figuring out your career path (or what you really want to do with your life), NYU's three-step tracks exercise can help you narrow down your potential career, using job listings.

Reporters at the Ten Network relayed the news of their employer’s voluntary administration, during a staff meeting. The network was looking to refinance to the tune of A$250 million, after its existing finance was due to expire on December 23.

But Ten’s directors said they were left no choice but to appoint administrators from KordaMentha to try to recapitalise or sell the business. To paraphrase Battlestar Galactica - which originally aired on Ten - all this has happened before, and it will probably happen again.

Earlier today, Telstra informed 1400 of its employees that their services would no longer be required as part of a massive restructuring of the company. Now, Telstra CEO Andrew Penn has explained the reasoning behind the decision. (In short: Digital disruption and the NBN are to blame.)

Getting the job done on time and on budget might make you an effective manager, but it doesn't mean you're a good leader. As summarised in the Wall Street Journal Guide to Management, "the manager administers, the leader innovates. The manager relies on control; the leader inspires trust."

If you're a journalist obsessed with technology, we've got a job for you.

Dear Lifehacker, I read somewhere that a creative workspace can lead to higher productivity and wanted to know if it's true? I work in a boring office job (it pays the bills) but I'm a creative type at heart. My question is, how can I add creativity to my corner of a boring workplace to inspire myself (preferably without getting in trouble)?

You read our sites, you love our sites, you work in media. You say to yourself, "man, it would be pretty sweet to work at Allure Media".

This is your chance.

Dear Lifehacker, My old boss was great. She and I got along, and she was a great manager. She got a new job and left the company, and they just hired someone to replace her. He's OK; he's just getting his bearings, so I'm withholding judgement. How can I set the stage early so he and I learn to get along well and work together?

Darby Barber is a creative designer at General Motors, currently part of the Chevy trucks team. She joined GM at the beginning of 2016 after graduating from the College of Creative Studies. At 23, she is most likely one of the youngest female automotive designers currently in the industry. And quite possibly the most badass.

For $US100 ($136) a year, you can pay for a widget to screen your social media accounts for embarrassing posts that could damage your chances of getting a job or getting into university. Startup BrandYourself provides online reputation management software that allows you to "minimise negative search results and build a positive web presence".

Before my website became successful, I had an enjoyable career as a software developer. I wrote code to analyse, dig deep into, and share scientific data. I deeply enjoyed the professional work that I did. I also deeply valued the camaraderie and friendship with my coworkers. In fact, I only walked away from it for two reasons.

Robots are coming. Those goddamn robots. Will they enslave humanity and breed us in flesh farms for energy purposes? Probably not. Will they take our jerbs? Maybe.

This nifty little site allows you to search for your job and find out the likelihood of a goddamn metal machine stealing your livelihood in the near future.

Most career counsellors and recruiting experts will tell you that following up after an interview is a must, especially if you really want the job and want the hiring manager to know it. But what is the best way to follow up? The folks at HR Bartender have some suggestions.

This week’s KIQ is a present-day twist on the "where do you want to be?" question. It forces the applicant to assess their lot in life and reflect on the paths that led to this moment. Deep.