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5 reasons you should have a professional development plan

Do you have a professional development plan? If not, you’re not alone. While professional development plans are most common in larger organisations and corporate settings, they can be invaluable in helping you achieve your career and personal goals – no matter what industry you’re in.

May 24, 2021

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Why you should be documenting your work as a tradie

If you’re a tradie, developing a ‘portfolio’ of work might not be on your radar right now. And fair enough. Why would you need a portfolio if you’re working for someone else, or happy running your business from word of mouth?

May 18, 2021

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How SCA’s RPL process works

Have you been thinking of getting certified in your current role? Or looking to change careers but need a certification to make the move? If you’ve been thinking of getting certified with RPL but are unsure if the process is right for you, we’ve got you covered.

May 11, 2021

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How to increase your earning potential in construction

Working in construction but not quite getting ahead? Maybe you’re making moves to buy a home, go on a holiday or just want some extra cash to splash on the weekend. If you’re in the market for more money, you’re not alone. In fact, you would probably be hard pressed to find someone who does not want to increase their salary. But wanting to increase your earning potential and actually doing it are two different things.

May 11, 2021

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Ready for a career change? Here’s how RPL can help

Are you feeling stuck and uninspired in your job? Ready for a change but not sure where to start? If so you’re probably not alone. The events of 2020 made us all stop and reflect on what we’re doing with our lives. For many people this pause in business as usual highlighted a desire for a different kind of lifestyle, and a different kind of career.

May 4, 2021

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5 top paying jobs in Construction in 2021

If you work in construction and are dreaming of a secure future with, let’s be honest, plenty of disposable income you’ll need to know where the top paying jobs are. When it comes to construction the salary gap is wide. From apprentices to project managers there can be hundreds of thousands of dollars difference in the average salary.

May 4, 2021

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What does the Australian Job market look like in 2021?

In the aftermath of 2020’s mass job losses and economic shut down plenty of commentators and doomsayers were painting a bleak picture for the Australian job market in 2021. However as we move into the middle of the year the market is looking anything but bleak.

April 28, 2021

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How to build your hospitality career in a recovering industry

It’s no secret the hospitality industry took one of the biggest hits in the 2020 lockdowns. Strict closures sent the industry into a spin and forced the closure of thousands of small businesses and plenty of larger, well-established institutions.

April 13, 2021

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7 things you might not know about RPL

Have you ever heard of Recognition of Prior Learning? If you haven’t – and you want to progress your career, get a promotion, change direction or work in Australia as a migrant, listen up.

April 9, 2021

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How to future-proof your business career with RPL

After the turbulence of 2020 and the ongoing impact on the employment market, job security has become a high priority for a lot of us. While there’s not much you can do to control outside forced (say, like a global pandemic) there are certain steps you can take to future-proof your career to reduce your risk of job loss. One such way is to amplify your business career through recognition of prior learning (RPL).

March 11, 2021