In this feature on "How to Become A…" we look at how you can become a writer. If you dream of a future in which you paint pictures with words, then being a writer may be right for you.

Standing out from the crowd can be difficult. This week in How to Stand Out as a Job Seeker, we take a look at LinkedIn and how you can use this social network to improve your chances of being hired.

So you’ve found a job you want, got your CV and cover letter done and applied...and they’ve asked you to come in for an interview. This is it: you’re closer to the job than ever. Now you just need to wow them. Let’s take a look at how you can stand out by nailing the interview.

It's nice to have some extra money around, whether to help pay for things at home or to use to treat yourself. Once you turn 16, you are legally allowed to begin working, so let's look at why getting a part-time job is a good idea.

You may have heard the term "gig economy" floating around a lot, but what does it mean? Let's take a look at what exactly the gig economy is.

With your finals looming on the horizon, you should probably be thinking about revising your work. But it can be difficult, so here are some revision tips for all you Matrics out there.

It's absolutely crucial that you do well at your job interview - here are the Careers Portal's 5 Top Tips for acing your interview.

Finding a job is no small thing - vacancies are few and far between and competition is fierce - and making it harder, and more dangerous, are the many many job scams out there. Do you know how to spot a fake job listing and keep yourself safe? Let's take a look at how you can tell if a vacancy is legit or not.

Have you been applying for jobs but haven’t heard anything back yet? Has it occurred to you that you might be doing it wrong? Let’s take a look at some ways that people apply for jobs that they really shouldn’t use.

When applying for jobs, your CV is key. If your CV isn’t perfect, you’re not getting the job. So let’s look at 5 biggest mistakes people make on their CVs.