Denis Baker answers your questions about jobs, work and careers.
If you have a question for Dr Work, send an email to
doctorwork@mycareer.com.au

• Q: Is it all right to occasionally exaggerate your details in an application or at an interview?
• Q: Why aren't I getting offered jobs I know I can do?
• Q: My daughter is considering the diploma of children's services, hoping then to start a career in childcare.
• Q: I'm very interested in natural medicines and therapies. Can you give me some advice and possible contacts?
• Q: My 17-year-old son left school after finishing year 11 last year. He had an interview recently for a first-year apprenticeship and was told they were looking for someone with experience.
• Q: I'm a university student looking for casual work.
• Q: How do I qualify to work as a diver?
• Q: How do I make interviewing a positive experience?
• Q: Where can I go to find out about apprenticeships?
• Q: Is there any work experience in the film industry I could get?
• Q: Is now a good time to look for a new job?
• Q: I my lost job and was treated unfairly. Where can I go to get some assistance?
• Q: What type of suit should I wear to a job interview?
• Q: Who are the companies that organise tradesmen on sites?
• Q: I've had a bad run, with no full-time work since July.
• Q: My son is leaving school and wants to do something called "access". What is it?
• Q: I've been looking for work for some time and I do want to work. But does that mean I should be prepared to do anything at all?
• Q: I'm 40 years old and I'm currently looking for a stable, long-term job.
• Q: I'm looking for work, should be prepared to do anything at all?
• Q: I've been made redundant and feel I'm being penalised for something that was out of my control.
• Q: I have been out of work for 15 years and have no skills. Any ideas?
• Q: I've found it hard to get into courses under the Productivity Places Program. What can I do?
• Q: I just completing my second year at uni. Am I taking a step backwards if I start from scratch next year?
• Q: I'm 38 and considering a change of career. Who can I talk to?
• Q: I'm about to leave school but unsure what to do with my career. What to do?
• Q: What I should wear to interviews?
• Q: I am looking for a job but all I see are jobs wanting experience and don't have much. What should I do?
• Q: In early 50's and never had a job?
• Q: How do I explain the five-year gap in my CV?
• Q: Are there many jobs in video editing?
• Q: My son is in his final year at school and has been trying to find a job as an apprentice for next year.
• Q. I'm facing redundancy from a job I've held for a long time. Can I be optimistic about my job future?
• Q. I have been in the navy for ten years and I want to make a change
• Q. I'm 56 and my job has been made redundant. Is it possible to find a new job at my age?
• Q. I've never had a formal interview before. Can you give me tips to help me prepare?
• Q. My job is safe but I am wondering how I can use my transferable skills for a change of career direction.
• Q. I'm facing redundancy from a job I've held for a long time. Can I be optimistic about my job future?
• Q. I own a small manufacturing business that is surviving, with great staff, but I'm worried about an unknown future.
• Q. How do I find a good job in the current economy?
• Q. My position could be made redundant. How should I deal with this in my resume and at job interviews?
• Q. How good are transferable skills in the current economic climate?
• Q. I have worried friends who are out of work. What's your forecast on the employment situation?
• Q. I'm keen to work in water conservation and dams. Can you give me some contacts?
• Q. I'm 38 and am going back to study. I was never a good student - do you have any advice?
• Q. I'm a mum returning back to work after 7 years. I'm nervous - do you have any advice?
• Q. I want to start my own business. Who can help me get started?
• Q. I'm 18 and am afraid I won't find a job in this current economic climate.
• Q. Are there government support services to help me start my own business?
• Q. I want to start my own business. Who can help me get started?
• Q. I'm 18 and am afraid I won't find a job in this current economic climate.
• Q. Are there government support services to help me start my own business?
• Q. I am 58 and facing redundancy in March, what's in my future?
• Q: What can I do with an arts degree?
• Q: Who can I nominate as a referee? I've been out of work for a year.
• Q: Should I call to find out how my job application is progressing?
• Q: What should I take to an interview?
• Q: I'm on a disability pension. How can I get a job?
• Q: How do I write a resume when I've been out of work for ages?
• Q: What can I do about being nervous in interviews?
• Q: Can you be over 40, 50, or 60 and still get a job?
• Q: I'm always the most qualified applicant for the job, but I'm unemployed. Why?
• Q: Where can I get advice about making a career change?