Industry insights

Project managers are the superheroes of every organisation. They’re the wing-men and women of all office-goers, helping manage projects from get-go through to execution. But what is it that they actually do? “The idea that project management is a needless overhead is surprisingly common,” says Kerrin D’Arcy, who is a renowned professional in the media…

In the not too distant future, being innovative will be as important as technical skill. In fact according to Deloitte, soft-skill intensive jobs will account for two thirds of the market by 2030. Ranging from the capacity to self-manage through to the ability to communicate effectively, development of soft skills is now key to finding…

If you feel like your career has hit a snag, or you can’t decide what to do about a job offer that’s on the table, scrap the pros and cons list and SWOT it instead. A SWOT analysis is a business and marketing rubric used for analysing your current position and identifying business opportunities. SWOT…

This November, Open Universities Australia (OUA) teamed up with Qantas and a panel of Australian business leaders to discuss the age-old topic of how to effectively manage your time. The topic was chosen by Qantas magazine editor-in-chief, Kirsten Galliott, because time management is something that impacts all of us – whether you’re a uni student…

With expenditure on health projected to double in the next 40 years, it’s no wonder health has become one of the fastest growing industries. But which careers are in highest demand? Keep reading to find out.  1. Aged care worker Topping every list in the country, communities are crying out for aged care workers. If…

The ability to deliver a message that inspires action is a career game-changer. But it’s easier said than done. Watching and listening to stories is one thing. But carving out your own takes confidence, and a clear sense of narrative. Luckily, we’ve got you covered. Whether it’s in a job interview, a team brainstorming session…

Disruptors are the people who change the status quo (and arguably, the course of our future). A unique blend of dreamers and doers, they think big, do differently, and break the mould. Think Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk. But what does it take to become one?  In the future of work, it will…

An era of change in the workforce is well and truly upon us. The arrival of the Fourth Industrial Revolution means that the careers we once worked towards, or are working towards, are undergoing rapid change.  But don’t panic just yet. Despite the influx of intelligent tech, The Definitive Guide to Future-Proofing Your Career, developed by Open Universities…

At the turn of the 21st century, employees the world over were preparing for Y2K. Those with giant PCs were convinced their files would be wiped, others were researching a new fandangle machine called a ‘Blackberry’. Some were cancelling their flights to conferences, afraid that their plane may just fall out of the sky.   As we draw nearer…

With the rapid pace of change that technology has brought upon us, millions of people are reskilling and upskilling to future-proof their careers. Sure, some are learning code to create the AI. And others are developing advances in automation. But the wisest are honing their human-centric skills. After all, these are the qualities that futurists…