Not long ago, the earning potential of a career was largely related to the experience and qualifications of a jobseeker. A university degree and months of work as an unpaid internship was enough to get you onto a career ladder that may pay off in the long term – though often it still wasn’t.
Brisbane and other coastal regions have had a tough start to the summer. Storms, hail and flooding at the end of November caused damage in excess of $1 billion, according to news reports.
When skills shortages bite, many companies struggle to find the right people with the talents they need to grow as a business.
Australia is in a great position to sell goods and services abroad. The country has some unique resources and a lucrative export market nearby in the Asia-Pacific region.
The Galilee Basin, which stretches throughout much of central Queensland, has been a recent success story for mining jobs. Developments in the area have ensured local jobseekers have had new employment opportunities on a recurring basis.
School-based apprenticeships are a great way to get a better start to working life. By bridging the gap between school and work, young apprentices are able to ease their way into employment while at school, often on a part-time basis, before plunging into an exciting and rewarding career.
Queensland is open to the elements. One of the things that makes the state such an attractive region, and a great place to work, is the same problem that can cause damage to business and infrastructure in the region.
Brisbane has much to offer the in terms of tourism. As a city close to the sea, a lot of visitors will be attracted to the beach and the sea-adjacent attractions that are on offer.
A recent proposal to develop coal seam gas (CSG) operations across Queensland is tipped to deliver almost 2,000 positions for jobseekers across the state.
Good news for jobseekers and apprentices in Queensland: employment is on the rise, while unemployment has remained stable across the state.
The BUSY Group acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to the land, sea and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures, and their Elders past and present.
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