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Architect

May 31st 2006 01:04
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If you are looking for a rounded career that uses practical design, technical and creative elements and you have an interest in buildings and structures, architecture may be a career for you. Architecture involves developing concepts, plans, specifications and detailed drawings for buildings and other structures. They have to work with builders, clients and planning authorities such as local councils. Regulatory bodies administer building contracts and inspect the work carried out to ensure that the work of the architect meets building standards and during the construction phase, to ensure the structure is built to the specifications of the architects design. Architects can also branch out into other areas of the field. Consulting, feasibility studies, strategic asset investigation, heritage investigations, urban planning and interior/exterior design are all tasks that may be performed by and architect.


To be an architect you must have a flair for design and thinking outside the box. You’ll also need sound communication skills and be able to analyse and plan problem solving strategies. The work of an architect would typically involve negotiating and liaising with clients to interpret their needs and desires. This process would be followed by sketchings and computer two or three dimensional drawings and models. Many computer aided design programs used by architects integrate structural, mechanical and artistic features in their applications. A small scale architecture design firm may rely on hand drafting. Costing and expense analysis can be prepared by an architect. Certain aspects of the design process may require consultation with engineers, surveyors, town planners and interior/exterior designers. This is very dependent on the task specifications. To conclude the design, an architect is required to provide drawings detailing the construction plans. These plans must be prepared to appropriate standards and are usually submitted for approval to a regulatory body. Eventually, these plans are used by tradesmen and construction workers to build the final design.

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Fitness Instructor

May 30th 2006 01:33
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The weight loss, health and fitness industry have really boomed in the last decade to the point where becoming a professional fitness instructor is feasible as a full time job. Personal trainers were once the domain of elite celebrities, but the general public has caught on and now there is an increased demand for personal trainers. Growing awareness of the link between fitness and good health has propelled the public into taking a greater interest in their well being. Many turn to the guidance of a personal trainer to offer the motivation and personalized programs required to reach health and fitness goals. A fitness instructor is a good career idea for anyone with a keen interest in fitness and sports performance. You must be a good communicator, have a lot of energy and be patient with your clients.
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Monday’s Part Time Job List

May 29th 2006 02:49
For those looking for some cash on the side, these are a few recent job listings I’ve found in the Sydney area.


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Travel Agent

May 26th 2006 02:50
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Travel agents are experts at getting travelers what they need. If a businessperson is off to Asia for a three-day conference, or a family wants to backpack around Europe for awhile, travel agents can help. They have information on airline deals, car rental services, Eurail passes, hotels in Hanoi, weather patterns in Bangladesh...travel agents can get you just about anywhere, armed to the teeth with reservations, insurance policies, malaria pills and language guides. Travel agents make traveling a whole lot less stressful. They look after all the picky little details and help to make sure a planned trip runs smoothly.

Travel agents work for travel agencies, but they also work for airlines, bus, and cruise companies, hotels, and tour companies that offer package trips and group tours. The benefit to working for an agency is the freedom to pick and choose amongst deals and services, whereas at an airline or cruise, you are more limited in the scope of services you can work with. They know the ins and outs of most tourist packages and hot spots. Many of them have been to these locations or used these services, as they often get reduced rates when they travel. Travel agents help us to navigate different cultures, new landscapes and foreign customs. Travel agents do more than book airplane tickets: they offer us tickets to adventure, safety, and excitement, all within a budget.
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Flight Attendant

May 25th 2006 02:30
The role of a Flight Attendant is diverse, having responsibility for the safety and care of customers from the moment they step onboard until the time they leave the aircraft. Customer satisfaction is of the highest priority for the airline. Regardless of whether the flight is from Brisbane to Sydney or Melbourne to London, Flight Attendants are there to ensure that everybody onboard has a safe and comfortable journey. Depending on the airline, you will be flying either short haul (within Australia) or long haul (overseas) routes. The training varies due to the differences in the aircraft size and type that operate the different routes.

Obviously, flight attendants do more than hand out peanuts and start up the in-flight film. While they do keep us comfortable and entertained, they are also responsible for the safety and security of thousands of passengers every year. Though they rarely have to do more than ensure we are all wearing our seatbelts, on the odd occasion when they have to do more, flight attendants are truly heroes. Flight attendants must be poised, patient, efficient, adaptable and well-groomed. They should be accepting of all people from varying backgrounds and cultures, and be able to work within a team, yet be self-sufficient enough to work on their own. They should feel confident in your abilities, work calmly under pressure, and enjoy helping and serving people. They must be good communicators.
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Aerospace Engineer

May 24th 2006 02:37
Aerospace engineers research, design, develop, test, manufacture and maintain aerospace vehicles and systems such as commercial and military aircraft, missiles, spacecraft and related aerospace equipment. They work at the front of aerospace technology, developing products that truly change the way we think about the world we live in. Those who work with aircraft are considered aeronautical engineers, while others working specifically with spacecraft are considered astronautical engineers. The two titles are often confused.

Most aerospace engineer specialize in a particular area such as flight testing or simulation, aerodynamics, structures and materials, navigation, communication or structural dynamics. Aerospace engineers specializing in aerodynamics deal with the forces generated by motion through the air which affect aircraft performance. They work with design engineers and use computers and wind tunnels to simulate flight. Engineers may alternatively decide to specialize in a particular product such as airplanes, helicopters, surveillance systems, simulators, ground stations, satellites or rockets. The commercial industry is always looking for more improved aircrafts and related products. Another related area aerospace engineers may decide to work in is investigating airplane crashes, including recovering and examining debris, interpreting 'black box' information and determining the cause.
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Toy Designer

May 23rd 2006 02:36
For those 5 year olds stuck in an adult body, becoming a toy designer would be the ultimate job. As the name suggests, toy designers create and conceptualize toys for children. If you like gadgets and gizmos and have an inquisitive mind, becoming a toy designer can be a creative outlet. Your products have a chance to shape, influence, develop and enhance the enjoyment of the younger generations. There is a great degree of skill and thinking involved in designing toys and you really have to project yourself into the mind of child if you hope to have any success. Things which adults find or may think are stimulating may be plan boring to a child. Safety requirements have to be carefully thought out. You have to make sure that in no way shape or form your toy will cause harm to a child playing with it.

A good way to start out on the path to becoming a toy designer is to take some creative or design related further education. This can be done either through a technical college or a university degree. There are no courses or degrees specifically tailored to toy design, however, graphic arts, engineering, computing and psychology are all areas for further study that will assist you to create a winning product. A good sense of creativity is required to be a toy designer. You have to be astute to the needs and wants of your target market and be able to reflect these desires into your designs. Often direct consultant and trials of your ideas with a sample group is a good way of figuring out how successful an idea will be and where a product can be improved.
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Get Help With Your Career

May 22nd 2006 02:33
MyFuture offers a brilliant little portal that enables users to explore different career paths. By answering a couple questions, MyFuture is a resource that can help anyone struggling to find a career direction and a plan for how to get there. There are several steps in the MyFuture career guide. The first is all about understanding your career needs. Basically, it helps to define what skills and attributes are currently needed for your career aspirations. It also points you in the direction of some relevant further research which can help you get an overview of the industry and what is required to get you where you want to be.

The next step is to build a personal profile. Here you describe your personal interests and preferences. This is done by a series of activities and questionnaires. Building an accurate personal profile is important because it then leads to the next step which is to explore different career options based on your personal profile. MyFuture will select an assortment of career ideas reflected by your personal profile. From this list you can then pick different career ideas further and choose your favourites.
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Teacher

May 19th 2006 02:05
Demand for teachers is increasing, as was predicted for the years leading up to 20005 and beyond, and job opportunities for new graduates are improving rapidly. Teaching is the largest profession in Australia. Over two hundred thousand teachers work in ten thousand schools teaching over three million students. Most teachers work in state or independent primary and secondary schools teaching children and teenagers. Many others work in pre-schools or childcare centres with very young children, in special education with people of all ages, or with older teenagers and adults in institutes of Technical and Further Education (TAFE)/Vocational Education and Training (VET), community education centres, private colleges, universities and workplaces. Teaching is not simply standing in front of a class and talking, or handing out discipline and assignments. It is a complex, sophisticated task requiring a high level of skill and training, and offers financial and professional rewards on a par with many other professional careers. Teaching graduates have the skills to practice in a range of educational settings, and to take on a variety of roles in the wider employment market.


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Risk Assessor

May 18th 2006 03:23
A risk assessor is more of an unusual job which entails evaluating the security risks for a client. Many progress in the industry from other security positions such as security guards, bodyguards and private investigators. Many are also ex-police or ex-military. A risk assessor must have good powers of observation and an inquisitive mind. Furthermore, good written skills are necessary. Reports are usually required to be supplied to a client. People tend to progress into this job from other areas within the industry as it is not a field widely know to the greater community. The skills required are well suited to those working the security industry and are looking for more regular hours or a safer working environment.

Risk courses can also help people to keep abreast of the issues. Working as a junior consultant under an expert team will also help recruits to hone their skills. A security risk consultant needs a minimum of five years' experience and must also be a licensed security guard.
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Nursing

May 17th 2006 02:51
Nurses work with hospitals and clinics to maintain the health and recovery of hospital patients. They are responsible for following a doctor’s recommendation for the treatment of patients. Management positions are responsible for the running of the ward, assigning tasks to nurses, visitations and the keeping the ward running effectively and safely. Shift work is very common in the profession particularly in the junior positions. The desire to care for patients and to be their advocate is important, as is an interest in biological sciences. A difficult part of the job can be working with dying patients and their families.

There has been a shortage of nurses in Australia for a number of years. Now, however, there is a lot more support for nurses, particularly young nurses. More of an issue today is that not enough university places are being made available, and nursing numbers won’t be picking up until this is addressed.
For those who choose nursing, the shortage means there is a low chance of unemployment. And not only are there plenty of opportunities within Australia, but nursing is also a good career to travel with. Australian nurses can get registration in the USA and UK, or for a more exotic destination, "there's always high-paying jobs advertised for Saudi Arabia". Some of the more exotic locales could also include a movie set, a mine, the outback, a plane, or even a ski resort or cruise liner.
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Veteranarian

May 16th 2006 03:03
The first step toward a veterinary career is deciding that veterinary medicine is the right path for you. Some come to that decision at a young age, the first time they take a family pet to a veterinarian or a veterinarian visits their family farm. Some decide to become a veterinarian after reading about the achievements of prominent veterinarians. For others, the decision comes later in life, sometimes as a second career.

Veterinarians provide healthcare for pets, livestock, and zoo, sporting, and laboratory animals. Most perform clinical work in private practices. A veterinarian can expect to be involved in preventative medicine, surgery, anesthesia, clinical pathology, nutrition and behavioral advice and assessment of domestic pets and animals. Most veterinarians begin as employees in established practices and when they become experienced, set up their own practice or purchase an established one.
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Choosing University Courses

May 15th 2006 02:44
Figuring out your areas of excellence and what you like doing isn’t necessarily difficult, but figuring out how to translate those ideas into a career can be damn hard. Lets face it the average adult will be spending a large portion of their week working, so its essential to find something you’re happy with. I think one of the worst scenarios would be to be working in a job or field you hated. Everyone has a bad day now and again, but if you’re counting the minutes until Friday afternoon week in week out, its time for change of job.

As part of this careers guide, I’m going to gather some resources to help with choosing a career, investigating new careers and applying for jobs. This week, I’m going to focus on resources for school leavers wanting to attend university.
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Podiatry

May 12th 2006 03:27
Get on the good foot with a job in Podiatry.

A podiatrist looks after the health of people’s feet. They diagnose, treat and prevent foot diseases and abnormalities. Currently podiatrists are in demand Australia-wide. A podiatrist will have to deal with a range of foot problems. Infections and dieases may need treatment, conditions such as flat feet and imbalances may require diagnosis. Joint, skin, bunions and bone abnormalities are often seen. Furthermore, diabetics will require podiatrist consultation. A podiatrist is required to identify and treat a foot problem. This may include drug prescription, orthotic devices, physiotherapy or surgical procedures. Podiatrists can work as a privately run business, on a contract basis or as an employee of a medical facility.
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Medical Physics

May 11th 2006 01:12
If you’re planning on a Physics degree at university or currently enrolled and looking for a career option, consider Medical Physics.

Medical physics is a fast growing area of employment for physicists. Most medical physics work cannot be performed by medical or health professionals because they do not have the required skills. This is where a physics degree comes in. Medical physicists use their scientific knowledge to help improve the health of people, often working alongside other health care professionals to improve the effectiveness of diagnostic tools or treatment. Physicists may be involved in nuclear medicine, administering tests and interpreting images for diagnosis. Others work in radiotherapy to treat diseases such as cancer. Medical physicists also work with other imaging devices such as ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging, or they may work in research laboratories developing safer and more effective techniques.
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Becoming a Pilot

May 10th 2006 03:16
Today I’m taking a look at a more adventurous career path, becoming a pilot.

To become a civilian pilot, you start by applying for a Student Pilot Licence which includes passing a medical examination. With a licence to learn, the first stage is then the General Flying Progress Test which allows passenger you to fly with passengers within a given distance from the learning center. After navigation training and exams, you’ll qualify for the Private Pilot Licence.
The Commercial Pilot Licence is the next step which permits pilots to fly for hire or reward. With this licence, you can become a flying instructor, charter, air ambulance, aerial survey, corporate, or coastwatch pilot. For most full time flying jobs, experience is the key, so getting as much practice as possible and in a variety of aircraft is helpful in increasing your employment opportunities. To become an airline captain, you'll need the Air Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL), which requires further study and accumulating 1,500 hours of flight experience. With an ATPL, the sky is literally the limit. While military pilots can also find employment with commercial companies, entry via this route is also highly competitive. They receive excellent training and are required to remain in military service for at least 10 years after graduation.
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Carpenter

May 9th 2006 02:02
Carpenters are currently in demand in Australia, with potential for self employment prospects once you’ve gained some experience. To start out in the industry, you’d likely get an apprenticeship and literally build a career from there. As apprentice carpenter you will be involved in constructing, building and repairing structures made of wood, wood substitutes, steel or other materials. The work will vary depending on the type of job. Some areas a carpenter is required include residential construction, commercial and industrial construction sites or maintenance based jobs. Typically an apprenticeship will last for four years.

The skills you are going to need as a “chippy” include;
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Monday's Job Listings

May 8th 2006 03:11
Hey all, I’m starting Monday with some recent jobs listings for those in the IT industry.

Unique Big Boys Toys is looking to fill a variety of positions. This from their advertisement,
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Air Traffic Controller

May 5th 2006 04:47
Even the Dalai Lama thinks air traffic control is the bomb.


Becoming an air traffic controller is a great job for those who love the aviation industry but are put off by the constant travel required to become a pilot. Air traffic controller work from ground stations at airports and direct aircraft, ensuring everyone gets to their destination safely and timely. Traffic controllers correspond with pilots via radio communication and inform them where they are, what other planes are in the vicinity, the weather conditions and are available to respond should an emergency occur. When planes are within five kilometers of an airport terminal, responsibility for landing the aircraft is handed over to the tower controllers.
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Sound Engineer

May 4th 2006 04:23
Sound technicians operate technical equipment to amplify, enhance, record, mix or reproduce sound in support of performing arts, and may also assemble and maintain sound equipment. Sound engineers can work in a variety of media branches. Examples include radio, television, recording studios or concert venues. A sound technician is a dynamic job which requires a variety of skill. Creativity and a good ear is required to interpret sounds generated by the performer and create the best sounds. A technician must also mix, dub, edit and compose recordings or performances. Some tasks may require the introduction of special effects and pre-recording edits. These skills all require an artistic flare.

A sound technician must also have aptitude with technical audio and electronic equipment. They must determine sound requirement depending on the venue and customer needs. Setting up for a job requires test and operate equipment in accordance with the acoustics of the area and select, placement and adjustments of microphones. During recording a sound technician must monitor audio signals to detect quality deviations or malfunctions. Some sound technicians specialize in the operation or maintenance of sound equipment. Often a sound technician will brief artists or performers with microphone use and audio effects.
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Job Picks

May 3rd 2006 03:10
Here are this weeks job picks for those looking for part time work. There's something catering to the community/social worker

A Follow-Up Outreach worker is needed for Jean's Place, a refuge for women and children experiencing domestic violence. As advertised in the Sydney Morning Herald,
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Milliner

May 2nd 2006 04:23
Hat or pet flamingo?
A favourite with the race goers, miliners design and make hats or other headgear such as fascinators. They’re often called upon to create pieces for bridal parties or special occasions. Milliners create weird and wonderful headpieces, using materials such as felt, fabric, fur, leather, straw and artificial flowers. The work can be highly creative and is one branch to consider for anyone wishing to pursuit a career in fashions. Top milliners must be up to date with current fashion trends and interpret how to incorporate these latest styles into their own designs.

A sound ability with machinery is needed to operate the sewing and block machines required to produce designs. Intricate handwork and needlework is typically required for ornate pieces. Innovation and design skills are needed to compose creative designs. This involves understanding colours, textiles, shapes and patterns to come up with unique headwear. Milliners will advise that patience is needed.
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Journalism

May 1st 2006 03:20
Hey all, hope you had a fun weekend. Kicking off the week with todays interesting job review which is going to be on journalism.
Newspaper journalism
I find it fascinating how much influence the media has on the general public. The way a story is reported can really change the sentiments of the audience. A journalist is responsible for keeping the public informed about a variety of news and current affairs topics. It utilizes a variety of skills which is why I think it would be an interesting job. A journalist must be able to first gather information for a story and then analytical sift through it to present an accurate and balanced report. The composition of a story involves a lot of creativity and writing flare to encapsulate the reader. Overall, a journalist must have good organizational skills to meet deadlines, an investigative mind and a passion for writing.

To get a feel for journalism, start a blog or look for a cadetship with a local paper. Both of these are part time options which will help you decide if journalism is your sort of career. Blogging or cadetships are ways to exercise the skills required by a journalist, a great start for experience and a resume. Travel can often become a part of the job depending on your field of expertise. You may also get to meet a variety of interesting celebrities, leaders, visionaries and field experts for interviews.
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