Latest fromCareer

Winz tells jobseeker to 'dumb down' CV
Winz staff told a woman with a university bachelor degree to "dumb down" her CV before applying for jobs.

Domesticity appeals to a new generation of women
Whether it's a backlash against the feminist movement of the 1970s or a natural progression into making the most of choices, statistics show that an increasing amount of women - and men - would choose home over full-time work.

Expand your horizons - work overseas
A stint or a secondment overseas in your chosen occupation is something everyone should look at doing at all levels of their career, from PA to chief executive, writes Gill South.

<i>Kate Ross:</i> Are salaries on the rise?
The vibe in the employment market is positive, says Kate Ross.

Café culture - what's acceptable?
Employment law blogger Bridget Smith on café culture - what's acceptable?

Forget beer with the boss - just be yourself
Aussie women should have a beer with their boss if they want promotion, but NZ women have been told to just be themselves.

Australian poachers cast net for NZ doctors
An Australian firm is trying to lure NZ doctors across the Tasman by drawing their attention to relaxed registration rules.

Moaning modern mums?
Dita De Boni largely agrees with columnist Jenny Dillon's argument that working mothers have never had it so good.

Oprah-power imposes a blackout
Despite her carefully cultivated "woman of the people" image, Oprah Winfrey takes a dim view of any outsider impertinent enough to wonder what makes her tick.

NZ's most highly paid cities revealed
A new Trade Me jobs survey reveals the average pay-packets for workers in NZ's main centres.