Australian Investment Education Review

  Success in one’s career is often the result of careful planning, consistent effort, and a clear sense of direction. Setting career goals is a fundamental step in this process, providing individuals with a roadmap to navigate their professional journey. Whether you’re just starting out or seeking advancement, defining and pursuing well-thought-out career goals can significantly enhance your chances of achieving success and satisfaction in your chosen field. 1. The Importance of Clear Goals: Career goals act as a guiding light, offering a sense of purpose and direction. Without clear goals, individuals may find themselves drifting in their careers, lacking motivation and a sense of accomplishment. Clearly defined goals provide focus, helping professionals channel their energy into specific tasks that align with their aspirations. 2. Reflecting on Your Ambitions: Before setting career goals, take time to reflect on your aspirations. What do you envision achiev

      The Story So Far If you watch the news you may have seen headlines of a few major home builders going bust. It has not happened all at once, but we have seen multiple major homebuilders folding including Condev, Probuild. Metricon was on the brink, but managed to narrowly stave off a collapse. The consequences of these massive companies failing are huge and affect the lives of many. Creditors find themselves at a loss when the builders collapse, staff within the company lose their jobs, in an industry which is clearly struggling, and even home buyers are at a loss as to who is going to finish building their new home they bought off the plan. The Problems The nature of these home building businesses is that a lot of their projects are purchased off the plan. Host Andrew Baxter explains that the list of costs is long and susceptible to change throughout the lifetime of a building project. Material costs, labour costs and even borrowing costs mean the margins on a pro