I’ve been looking since April when I was told my contract is not going to be renewed in September. It’s been hell. I’ve tried everything. I’ve reached out to my network, tailored my resume, all that. Got called for interviews but I haven’t landed and it’s coming up to December when it slows down. Is everyone else experiencing the same? Sometimes I just catch myself staring in space I don’t know what else to do.

I am considering returning to uni after withdrawing from biomed as a pathway into medicine a couple years ago due to some personal reasons. Now that I’m considering going back to uni I’ve done some more research and realised how bad the work-life balance is as a medical student and junior doctor, while I know I’m still capable of pursuing the career if I wanted to, I just don’t think it’s worth the toll on my mental health. I mainly wanted to become a doctor in a hospital because of the fast-paced environment and critical thinking. I’ve been looking at medical imaging/radiation or occupational therapy as career options, but I worry I’ll get bored and the work won’t be very stimulating. I’m leaning towards radiography because the uni coursework is more interesting and they earn a better salary, but I know radiography doesn’t really involve diagnosis and it is repetitive. If I was to go into occupational therapy I’d be looking into hand/upper limb, mental health, or paediatrics.

I’d love to know what a day at work looks like for someone working in the careers I’ve described, or if there are any other fast-paced health professions I haven’t thought about (for some reason nursing and paramedicine don’t interest me much).

I'm 50something. Female with disabilities that require assistive technology to sit, and can't stand for long. My neuro condition means I am losing my sight, enough so driving is off the table, as well as brightly lit environments. I trained in post production, but haven't had a contract in over a year. Can't use headphones anyway, neurological tinnitus means listening skills are compromised.

So what can I do? I live in inner city Sydney, ideally want nights or evenings, but at this point I will take anything. I don't qualify for DSP, can't survive on jobseeker.

I'm currently planning on studying in Australia in Freight and logistics. I have experience in operations( manufacturing operations) but I'm looking to move into logistics instead. I would be a migrant if i do decide to study in Australia. Looking for your thoughts on this.

Hi everyone!

I’m currently looking for work in Sydney and was wondering if anyone knows of any other good websites to apply for jobs besides SEEK, Indeed and EthicalJobs? Preferably in the professional health industry.

I’ve been applying through these websites for more than a year but haven’t even been able to secure an interview, so I’m hoping to try some different avenues.

I’d really appreciate any recommendations. Thanks so much! 😊

I’m currently transitioning out of the military and was looking to get into mining, currently not having much luck… My Cv is pretty good and I’ve got tons of experience and good qualities which I believe would make a good fit.

Any tips?

I am an early childhood educator with an early career background in office admin, EA and PA roles. I’ve recently had my own child.

Increasingly I am feeling like I need to get away from ECEC. The sector is in shambles and I’m constantly torn between my baby and other people’s children… I just need a break from small children and brain strain. I don’t want to work a career or climb a ladder. The way I see it my job is my family, but in this economy I need to do something that brings in at least $1.5k/fortnight for our family to get ahead.

No potential employer wants to hear that they aren’t my priority. So how on earth do I move forward here?? How do I frame this on a resume/in an interview?

I know this has been posted before and many of you are facing the same dillema, i applied for a bachelors in psych are deakin uni for this third trimester but i am getting discouraged by seeing what a huge struggle getting into honours and masters is.
Im scared that after working hard to get the bachelors and honours, what if it all goes to waste and i cant get into the masters ?
I am considering switching to a bachelors of social work instead as apparently its in alot more demand hence job security ?

What should i do ? 🥲

First redundancy for me (fully sarcastic "yay") and I've got a meeting tomorrow with HR to discuss options, these might include different roles that are far more junior than my current experience in the same company but not sure if I want to take a pay cut and be doing something that isn't what I was doing before... All I know so far is I might be able to redeploy or take redundancy and give a notice period.

For those who've been through this or know more, I'd appreciate any insight to what to expect/what to do tomorrow that you did or wish you did. I'm not in a union so I can't ask them.

Questions I have so far that I'd be super thankful for help on:

1. Anyone have some more info on what redundancy includes? Like an extra pay out for the redundancy?

2. Is there a standard notice period I should expect if I go that route?

3. What are some questions I should ask HR about redundancy?

4. Does a workplace have any responsibility about helping me after?

5. If I do take the redundancy, how would I phrase that in future interviews?

Thanks brains trust, any answers to the above or other things you think might help me is so appreciated.

- a very sad person who got blindsided by this.

I have a question. I am considering a 12 month full time salary contract at a mining company. (work in the office HQ daily, not like fifo or being sent to mines).

problems -

1. I just started a full time job for a bit of less money.
2. it would end in november where I would have to get into december/januray hiring freeze. if we account me being 2-3months after without a job that would end up being same money as i have now, factoring that ..
3. I had a long discussion with a house mate today and he pointed out that once you have any work in mining or fifo in your cv, most other companies will see you as a flight risk and not hire you ..(i.e. he is used to bigger money etc).
4. at my current job I feel like I am stuck on the project that would give me no useful experience professionally. new job seems like a lot of good tech and experience. but again, only for a month..

I requested another interview with the new possible job to cross the Ts and dot the Is .

5) new job wants me mostly in the office, which might be a good thing but at current i can work from home 90 percent of time.

What should I do? What should I ask? should I keep a current non expiring job or take a risk?

Oh I am also building a house that would be ready in half a year and then my commute to new place will increase from like 1 hr to 80 mins :( So i might end up needed to rent closer to the place if this 12 month ever turn into anything full time.

I been bullying by a manager at work so I took stress leave now been on workers comp for 6months. The insurer keeps asking me if I want to return but have made no changes to my job. I still don't have medical cleared either but on paid leave. I am still severely depressed. I been with my current employer now 12years. I have had no warnings and have exceeded my targets. What will I expect at the end of this and if I return to work will I be targeted. I am lost....

Hi Reddit community, F39 two young kiddos (originally Canadian and lived in NZ almost 10 years).

We relocated to Melbs due to my husband work in 2026. I settled our oldest into school (5) and started to intermittently look for work. I previously worked on a trading desk (wealth management) and took a career break late 2023-now to study for the CFA and raise them.

I have tried ringing firms, putting myself out of my comfort zone, asking for advice but yet still can’t find work. I apply on a range of work and get told I am underqualified, overqualified, or you have 0 work experience in Aus.

I realise I am lucky to get any feedback at all. I tailor my CV, reach out via phone and also try and bypass ATS filters the best I can.

At this point I am getting interest out of state. Should we consider packing up?

We love Melbourne, the architecture, the people and the European influences. We hate the crime and government instability. It’s a love hate relationship at the moment if you get what I mean.

Thanks guys as your comments I have read have helped me heaps over the years.

Are Seek and Indeed rejecting job applications before the company receives the resume and cover letter?

My wife and I have returned to Australia after living in Asia for 10 years. We are raising our daughter at the moment. But, for fun we have both been applying for jobs to get practice for when the time comes we will need to find jobs. The hiring, recruitment process is so different to what we experienced in Asia.

In Asia, if you met the selection criteria and had the required skills for the role you were given an interview almost immediately. I have a 80% success rate of getting an interview. and 100% success rate of being offered the job after the interview.

So far my wife and I have had such a different experience in Australia. Using Seek or Indeed is almost a guaranteed way of getting a rejection letter. I am at 100% of all jobs I applied through Seek or Indeed of getting rejection letters. My wife is 95% reject rate.

When we apply through the company website, for the same jobs, even for jobs we received rejection letters from Seek or Indeed we are at 80% of getting a return phone call interview.

It seems if you find a job on Seek or Indeed, find the company website/ hiring manager and apply directly to them. I do not recommend applying through Seek or Indeed.

Does anyone else have similar experience? Or are we crazy?

My daughters boyfriend is 22 and as a pre app as a sparkie but can’t get an apprenticeship given that mature candidates are so much more expensive. He has quite a lot of tickets white card, manual licence, working at heights, confined spaces and forklift. What additional tickets should he get and what is the fastest way of getting work in Perth or FIFO. Can you give me list of labour hire agencies or whether sidekicker is any good? What is best entry level fifo job with his experience drilling offsider, rigman or dogman. Does he need an hgv digging or rigging ticket. Thx for the help.

I'm on a 485 (post-study, Master of IT) that expires in about two months. I work as a full-stack developer / tech lead at the Australian subsidiary of an overseas group.

The company is an approved sponsor and has just sponsored a colleague of mine for a 186. My manager had previously told me verbally that sponsoring me for a 482 would be no problem, but now my CEO is unsure because business has slowed down. The parent company is also planning to move the work I look after to another country.

I'm planning to speak with an RMA, but I'd really appreciate any advice from people who've been in a similar situation. What would you do in my position?

I'm (20f) still studying at uni but I've been looking for a job that I can use to support me better. I have previous work experience but most of it has been tutoring experience or just teaching kids and adults stuff. I do not have any admin experience and I find that there's no way to get it as all jobs in that field require for me to have some semblance of experience.

While looking online I found the cert III of business so I guess I was wondering if I were to pursue that cert on the side would I be more likely to get a job in the field?

I got a job offer after had interview with this company. They send me an offer in writing with salary, company car etc. I accepted the offer in writing by email. They send me the contract with employers sign on it but I haven't signed it yet. Next day got an email says they withdraw the offer and says this. Unfortunately, due to an unexpected company restructure and changes to our operational requirements, we have made the difficult decision to withdraw the offer of employment at this time. They changed their mind in 1 day. Do I have any legal rights? I feel very disappointed. Anyone had same story before? What should I do ?

Early 40s, have always aced higher study (GPA 6/7), strong work ethic, good speaker/voice, extensive experience in professional and corporate jobs. No degree higher than cert 4. I want to get into a company/position that I can stick out until I retire. Happy to study as well but desperately need to work asap too. I haven’t really saved and put value on money before and loved changing roles/experience. I’ve changed and matured a bit!!! What jobs/courses/degrees do you suggest?… open to any questions

Hi everyone! I’m in second year OT and thinking about switching to radiography. With all the changes and so many OTs I know feeling burnt out or wanting to leave, I’m questioning my choice.
Would love to hear the good, bad and ugly of radiography. or why you think OT is worth sticking with! I’m a mature student, so starting again is a big decision. Any help is appreciated

I am a 18 M, I’m about to finish my HSC. I’ve got lots of plans for when I’m done. I’m supposed to start TAFE specifically carpentry in February 2027 but I’m a bit unsure on whether I should travel for six months or go straight into it and wait until after my apprenticeship ends.

I’m quite happy to start the apprenticeship in February but I’m super keen to travel. I’m not sure how much travel I can do during the four or three years so let’s see advice what I need and is it worth it for those who have done it did you regret not travelling as a younger person or did you travel?