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afr.com > companies > professional-services > a-degree-is-not-enough-to-get-hired-in-consulting-20260225-p5o595

A degree is ‘not enough’ to get hired in consulting

2+ hour, 27+ min ago  (96+ words) A degree is "not enough" to get hired in consulting'AFR Accenture says it needs a "degree plus" " and of course it"s plus something AI. Also: suburban accountants say they are carrying the can for big four misconduct. In this…...

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afr.com > work-and-careers > careers > how-unis-build-job-ready-graduates-from-day-one-20260128-p5nxph

How unis build job-ready graduates from day one

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (84+ words) How unis build job-ready graduates from day one'AFR Australian universities are stepping up their response to the national skills shortage, making internships and work placements compulsory, fostering professional networks and offering students more opportunities to work on real industry projects…...

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afr.com > work-and-careers > careers > the-top-100-graduate-employers-2026-how-the-guide-was-created-20260129-p5ny2x

The Top 100 Graduate Employers 2026 - How the guide was created

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (49+ words) The Top 100 Graduate Employers 2026 - How the guide was created'AFR The Top 100 Graduate Employers 2026 is a joint publication of Seek Grad (formerly GradConnection) " a company that matches university graduates with leading employers and has more than 460,000 students on itsbooks " and The…...

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afr.com > technology > snapchat-offered-to-lock-kids-out-of-features-government-said-no-20260130-p5nybo

Snapchat offered to lock kids out of features. Government said no

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (112+ words) The number of local teenage accounts closed by Snapchat has been disclosed after it tried to dodge Australia's social media ban by offering major app changes. Executives at US-based Snapchat proposed a compromise to the Australian government to avoid its…...

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afr.com > technology > shocked-at-how-easy-it-is-snapchat-failing-to-stop-teen-users-20260120-p5nvdm

‘Shocked at how easy it is:’ Snapchat failing to stop teen users

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (131+ words) Snapchat is proving to be a problem for the government's landmark teen social media ban with families saying it is too easy to bypass its age restrictions, as Australia's eSafety Commissioner said ... Snapchat is proving to be a problem for…...

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afr.com > technology > schools-opt-for-persuasion-over-strict-enforcement-of-social-media-ban-20260114-p5ntwe

Schools opt for persuasion over strict enforcement of social media ban

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (83+ words) Schools opt for persuasion over strict enforcement of social media ban'AFR The head of one of the nation's most prestigious girls' schools says while she wholeheartedly supports the government's social media ban, teachers cannot act as enforcement agents and will…...

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afr.com > world > north-america > us-ditches-key-vaccine-recommendation-for-babies-after-30-years-20251206-p5nlcn

Experts blast US as it dumps key vaccine recommendation for babies

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (210+ words) Experts have vehemently criticised the decision to overturn a decades-long advisory to vaccinate babies against hepatitis, which has saved thousands of lives. Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. New York | A federal vaccine advisory committee…...

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afr.com > work-and-careers > education > is-a-degree-even-worth-it-any-more-and-where-s-the-money-20251113-p5nfae

Is a degree even worth it any more (and where’s the money?)

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (257+ words) Three quarters of Australians now think a university degree is "not worth it. Are they right or is university education still your best bet to get ahead? Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. When it…...

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afr.com > technology > teens-start-getting-their-snapchat-eviction-notices-20251124-p5nhtd

Teens start getting their Snapchat eviction notices

3+ mon, 1+ day ago  (199+ words) An estimated half-million Australian teens will receive final notices about their Snapchat accounts being turned off, with details about how people can prove they are over-16. Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Australian users of…...

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afr.com > companies > professional-services > bdo-and-ashurst-chiefs-go-global-but-grad-places-plummet-20251119-p5nglv

BDO and Ashurst chiefs go global, but grad places plummet

3+ mon, 6+ day ago  (147+ words) It's contrasting tales of fortune at the top and bottom of Australian firms. Plus: EY cuts 90 positions while Grant Thornton adds 20+ new partners. Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Follow the topics, people and companies…...