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100

True or False, 1 in 3 jobs in Australia are never publicly advertised.

True

100

What is the most stolen food in the world?

Cheese

100

How long would a full time Bachelor of Arts degree take?

3 years

100

Is the youngest legal working age higher or lower than 13?

Lower - there is technically no legal working age but there are restrictions on what can be done at certain ages.

200
How often do people look for a new job?

a) 2 years

b) 3 years, 4 months

c) 4 years, 3 months

d) 2 years, 6 months

b) 3 years, 4 months

200

What day of the week is the most common for a sick day in Australia?

Tuesday

200

How long does it take to be a fully qualified plumber?

4 years

200

Is the national minimum wage higher or lower than $22 an hour?

Higher ($24.10) 

Keep in mind that the only employees who can be paid less are workers under 21, apprentices, and trainees.

300

FIFO stands for what?

Fly In Fly Out

300

What is the median income of young people between 20-24 years of age? (get your answer within $5k of the answer)

$60k-$62k/year
300

True or false: Apple was the most profitable technology company in 2024

True - profit of $97B


300

How long does it take to become a fully qualified hairdresser?

3 years

300

Is the salary of the Prime Minister higher or lower than $550,000/year?

Higher ($586,950)

400

What is the most dangerous job in Australia (i.e. deaths per 100,000 workers)?

Agriculture (14.7 deaths/100,000 workers)

400

What is the average salary in Australia? (get your answer within 10k of the answer)

$100,016

400

Are the more Churches or McDonalds in the US?

Churches = 370,000

McDonalds = 13,598

400

How long does it take to become a personal trainer with full time study?

6 months 

400

Is the amount of people unemployed in Australia higher or lower than 650,000 people?

Lower (604,900)

500

What is the highest paying job in Australia?

Neurosurgeon ($600k/year) 

500

What percentage of Australians have lied on their job application? (get your answer with 5%)

42%

500

The 9-5 work day was popularised by famous American Henry Ford. What is he also famous for making?

Ford Cars

500

How long does it take to become a GP?

7-9 years

500

Is the number of people employed by Woolworths higher or lower than 210,000?

lower - 200,000