unemployment
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Australia’s Unemployment Rate Is Back Down to 3.5 per Cent, What Does That Mean?
The latest labour force data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows employment in February increasing by 64,600, and the (seasonally adjusted) unemployment rate declining from 3.7% to 3.5%. It’s confirmation that it’s still too early to declare that the labour market has reached a turning point, after which we can expect the rate of…
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What You Should Do Now to Prepare for a Recession
Not to be too alarmist, but the economy isn’t looking super great at the moment. From crashing stock markets to spiking consumer prices, a recession seems to be looming. Although the news is troubling, there are steps you can take to stave off panic and protect yourself as best as possible during a downturn. I spoke…
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Why Right Now Is the Best Time to Ask for a Pay Raise
With the labour market tilted in favour of job seekers, it’s time to consider asking for a raise. Your employer is much more likely to agree versus earlier in the pandemic, and you can make a convincing case that rising inflation has weakened the purchasing power of your wages. Here are some tips to keep in…
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These Mistakes on Your Resume and Cover Letter May Be Hurting Your Chances of Landing a Job
Writing a spell-binding resume and cover letter that’ll get an employer to call or email you straight away isn’t a piece of cake. So, we spoke to an expert to help us out.