Talent is there: it’s just hidden
Australia’s skills shortage is being exaggerated by inefficient employment practices, according to a recruitment broker firm.
Students notified of possible identity compromise
Cornell is offering free credit protection to 2,500 students and alumni after the discovery that a computer containing their personal information was infected with malicious software.
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I recently wrote about your right to see notes made by someone reference checking you.  The CEO of the Recruitment & Consulting Services Association, Julie Mills, has followed up with some interesting info about accessing those notes.
Fairy dust still puts sparkle in job pool
For the past few years, Australia has had a Goldilocks economy - not too hot and not too cool. As a result, Australia’s job market has been just right for employees; lots of jobs and not many candidates.
University of Phoenix, National Foster Parent Association Partner to Promote Life-Changing Benefits of Education
May 15, 2008 - 50 Fosters Kids to be Awarded First Chance Sholarships
About Kate
Kate Southam is the founding editor of careerone.com.au, and has specialised in employment reporting since October 1999.
Accredited Colleges vs. Fast Food Style Diploma Mills (Art Gib)
It was the example of the U.S. that originally inspired the world to focus on mass higher education to increase economic and social growth. Yet like in many other aspects of American life, Americans are increasingly turning to the cheap fast and easy variety of education.
A matter of timing
Interesting question this week from JF about start times. He writes: “I arrive at work at 9 am sharp, occasionally a couple of minutes late. My boss says I should be ready to start work at 9 am not just arriving at work.

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