Using a recruiter to help find you a job or make a career change can be a wise move. Professional, experienced recruiters regularly fill some jobs so quickly they don’t need to advertise them. They ca [...]
The recruitment industry is fast paced. Every day is busy. Waves of jobs arrive, interviews are conducted, positions are filled and then the cycle starts again. Some jobseekers feel lost in the shuff [...]
You’re looking for a job, a career change or are entering or re-entering the workforce. We know times are tough with COVID-19 wreaking havoc on Australia’s employment situation. Are there advantages i [...]
If you’re looking for work in government, chances are you’ve heard about security clearances. For many, it’s a topic that makes us feel our hands are tied. What are they? Do you need one? How do you g [...]
You may have heard the saying: ‘Hire for cultural fit, train for skills.’ Switched-on employers understand the value of recruiting for cultural fit. Bringing new employees to the team who are a great [...]
It’s been a zany year with COVID-19. Despite the challenges, jobs are still on the market and interviews are still being held to fill those positions. If you’re applying for work, or have lined up an [...]
You’re recruiting and focused on job specs—what you need from candidates. Have you thought of what candidates need from you? Candidate experience is key when recruiting. It might seem strange, since y [...]
You may be out of work, unhappy in your job or wanting to advance or change careers. Why not get on track to a rewarding future with a professional development plan? Developing a plan is a great way t [...]
A whopping 90 per cent of recruiters and employers head to LinkedIn to search for quality jobseekers, across all industries and from entry to senior levels. This highlights the importance of a LinkedI [...]
Whether it’s Skype, Zoom, Microsoft Teams or another collaborative platform, we’re using video calls more than ever because of COVID-19. It looks like we’ll continue to do so, whether working in iso o [...]
Knowing the difference between hard and soft skills is key to your career. It’s important to showcase both in your professional LinkedIn profile and resume and during job interviews. Here’s how to do so ...
COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the job market. Many have lost their jobs and some may still. Others have taken ‘iso time’ to ponder what they really want from work, even deciding to look for something [...]
Isolating during the COVID-19 pandemic has given many of us time. Time to stop chasing our tails. Time to sit. Time to think and reflect. That includes those who have sadly lost jobs and those working [...]
If you’ve lost your job or feel it’s on the cards, now could be an opportune time to consider what you really want with your career. For some it's straight money. For some it's a better cultural fit. [...]
You might have been enthusiastic when COVID-19 first required you to #staysafe #stayhome and #savelives by working from home (WFH). Then, bam, you realised you’re lonely, iso-stressed, craving face-to [...]
You’ve been through extensive recruitment and found the perfect employee with the right skills and cultural fit. Your new starter begins next week but you’re facing a COVID-19 dilemma—you and your tea [...]
These are unprecedented (and trying) times with parents working from home with kids. Some days are better than others. Every day is a new day trying to keep kids entertained and educated while getting [...]
Emphasising transferable skills is key in today’s employment market, when moving from the public or private sector or vice versa. Why? They help employers see how you can add value. Here are ways to identify such skills ...
Even though many Australians have lost their jobs due to Coronavirus-19, positions are still opening on the market. Competition is stiff and many positions are being filled quickly. If you land an int [...]
With COVID-19 not going anywhere soon, we’re all becoming experts at social distancing. But what’s the ‘new normal’ with job interviews given we can’t meet in person? The answer is the video interview [...]
