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Foundation Training Australia No business is a business without the people that run it, own it and keep it evolving. So, let us start at the beginning. Heather Gardner, CEO of Foundation Training Australia, is an inspiring business woman having forged a very successfully career in business, construction, property and various other industries. Heather’s focus…
Read MoreHow to grow your business
3 hard and fast rules for builders, tradies and construction businesses Figuring out what direction you want your business to take can be a tough one. It’s often a case of too many options and not enough clarity. Whether you’re an Apprentice thinking about your next move or a Tradie looking to branch out and…
Read More5 careers for those who get bored easily
There’s nothing worse than spending your days in a job that bores you to tears, and when you are a person who finds the repetitive unbearable, you’re going to need a career that will keep things interesting, right? Here are five careers that could keep you on your toes… Travel blogger The world of travel…
Read MorePlease, can I have some more?
How did we run out of time? It would be the most used phrase or sentence in human history – I don’t have time! Or various versions of are I’m too busy I’m flat out – I just don’t have the time Seriously mate – I’m too bloody busy There isn’t enough time Are we…
Read MoreWays to study
Trade school, vocational education, higher education – whichever term is most relevant to you – all offer different ways to study. Unlike university, there is no one way suits all and, THAT is what we love about vocational training. So, how do you like to learn? Here is just a few options that you may…
Read MoreThe perfect career for analytical thinkers
A big part of choosing which career to pursue is understanding your interests, skills, and passions. In this post, we decipher what makes an analytical thinker and identify four of the best jobs for the detailed thinkers among us. Before deciding on the best analytical career that plays to your strengths, take a look at…
Read MoreBecoming a standout candidate through further study
How studying can help when job searching There’s no denying that many workers face an unrelenting and competitive job market, with younger workers moving quickly along the job ladder. Almost 10 million Australian’s aged 20-64 gained qualifications outside of school in May 2018[i]. Continuous, lifelong learning isn’t just a catchphrase, but a very real step…
Read MoreGrit as a predictor of success
What is grit? Grit means having a long-term goal and being committed to reaching that goal, even when there are road blocks. It also means not giving up in the face of failure, and bouncing back when things don’t go as planned. Grit is a combination of passion and perseverance where, giving up simply isn’t…
Read MoreMoney Mindset
Why you need to be thinking differently about your job For the business savvy, the serial entrepreneurs; and everyone who works the 9 to 5 – it’s time to stop viewing work as trading time for money. Long gone are the days where work is just a job and a facility to make money. Sure,…
Read MoreHow to get experience when you have none
What to do when you’re told “No sorry – you’ve got no experience.” WooHoo! You’ve finished school or just completed studying, it’s been a long haul, 12 years of school plus maybe a bit of a stint at Uni (lots of parties and some HEC’s debt). OR, you actually completed a full degree – helloo…
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