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Bachelor of Arts
This qualification gives you broad skills and knowledge in your chosen area of specialisation to get you started in your career.
Bachelor of Science
Develop broad skills in science to prepare for opportunities in a range of industries with this qualification.
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
This certificate prepares you to deliver training in the vocational education and training sector.
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Latest Writer reviews
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Best and worst job in the world
Reviewer's Qualification
Bachelor of Communications
Experience
10+ years
Organisation size
I'm self-employed
Specialisation
Travel writing
The good things
Being a writer is a lifestyle choice, one where passion overrides financial renumeration. It's the best job in the world, but also no way to make a living!
The challenges
You need to be disciplined and motivated, as you still have deadlines but no one standing over you.
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Writing - work from home in your pyjamas and be paid accordingly
Experience
1 – 4 years
Organisation size
Small (1-19 employees)
Specialisation
Creative
The good things
If you're a driven go-getter, freelance writing can be a good side job. Alas, the pay is rarely good and there is zero job security, but when you do get jobs it can be a nice little bit of pocket mone...
The challenges
Zero job security, low pay, and many other people going for the same roles.
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