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How to negotiate flexible working before you accept a role

How to negotiate flexible working before you accept a role

Flexibility is one of the most sought-after conditions for job seekers over 50 —…

Oct 2, 2026 4 min read
Returnships: the re-entry path more Australian companies are offering

Returnships: the re-entry path more Australian companies are offering

Taken time out of the workforce? Returnships are designed for exactly that situation —…

Oct 2, 2026 4 min read
The portfolio career: why experienced professionals are choosing it — and how to start

The portfolio career: why experienced professionals are choosing it — and how to start

Consulting, board roles, mentoring — the portfolio career is one of the most interesting…

Oct 2, 2026 5 min read
Part-time, contract, or consulting — which work arrangement suits your 50s and beyond?

Part-time, contract, or consulting — which work arrangement suits your 50s and beyond?

Full-time until retirement is no longer the only model. An honest breakdown of part-time,…

Oct 2, 2026 4 min read
Should you hide your graduation year on your CV?

Should you hide your graduation year on your CV?

It is one of the most googled CV questions among job seekers over 50:…

Aug 19, 2026 4 min read
Your rights under the Age Discrimination Act — what the law actually says

Your rights under the Age Discrimination Act — what the law actually says

Age discrimination in Australian workplaces is real, widespread — and illegal. Here is what…

Aug 19, 2026 4 min read