Though if you wanted to express your undying appreciation for this relief from homework ..feel free to throw all the compliments my way you can think of....:-)

Due: Monday August 8, 2011

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http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/features/us/jan-june11/college_04-05.html In the US the affects of unemployment and inflation are impacting the way in which high school graduates are thinking about their further education opportunities. 

1. Can you see the same thing happening in Australia? Why? How?
   
2. What is the current salary difference for an Australian graduate versus someone who has not completed any higher education?
3. Do you think that this will impact you in choosing your next steps after high school? Why/ why not?

Due: Monday July 25, 2011

Good employers care about what their staff think, how they act and what their concerns are. A way to capture this information is to conduct ESS's (Employee Satisfaction Surveys). If we were to translate that into a school context, I am your manager and so I would like to seek feedback from you about the course, and your experiences, to date. Can you please complete the following survey.
Many thanks in advance
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DDJSLVF

In this article http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2011/s3235219.htm the recent approval to increase the basic Australian wage is discussed on the ABC  PM radio program. The Australian Chamber of Commerce, Fair Work Australia and the ACTU are all bodies that have differing opinions on whether the rise is a good or bad thing.
Who are these people? 
What are their roles? 
Who is right? 
Why do you think that?

Due Tuesday June 7,  2011
(sorry I posted this later than usual so am giving you an extra day)

http://www.kellyservices.com.au/web/au/services/en/pages/careers_interview_tips.html

This article provides you with tips for undertaking a successful job interview. Questions to answer:

1. Have you ever been for an interview?
2. What did you list as 2 of your key strengths?
3. Did you get the job?
4. Did you want the job? Why/Why not?
5. What do you consider to be the most important piece of advice in this article?  Justify your answer.

Due Monday May 30, 2011

Not compulsory viewing but for those of you who love iphones and ipads this is the latest idea in reading books online and I thought it was pretty cool...over to you   http://www.ted.com/talks/mike_matas.html

TED (Technology, Entertainment & Design) is a global organisation committed to the spread of new & interesting ideas. http://www.tedprize.org/The TED Prize is awarded annually to an exceptional individual who receives $100,000 and, much more important, "One Wish to Change the World." Designed to leverage the TED community's exceptional array of talent and resources, the Prize leads to collaborative initiatives with far-reaching impact.Have a look at some of the ideas proposed by TED community members.
(1) Tell me which one most appeals to you (2) Why and (3) If you were to contribute an idea what is your idea that would change the world starting with $100,000
Due: Monday May 23, 2011

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/weird/ngati-hinewaka-maori-tribe-celebrate-financial-windfall-from-sperm-whales-vomit/story-e6frev20-1226054259879

How would you invest this kind of whale-fall..oops windfall? How long would you leave it in your investment of choice? Are you a low, medium or high risk kind of investor? Why do you think  you might be like that?
Due: Monday 16th May, 2011

With your new understanding of how the law and the court systems work, how do you think that the following case will be resolved? Who is entitled to the money? What factors do you think a judge will take into consideration? Are there any other parties to be considered?
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/national/four-siblings-in-court-fight-over-2m-lotto-cash-won-by-dad-day-before-he-died/story-e6freuzr-1226041344366
Due Monday May 9, 2011