It’s a conundrum for many entering the workforce, especially young people. You’re ready to start a career but can’t get a job until you have experience. But how do you get experience without a job? Th [...]
In a recent news item, the ABC reported that recruiters discriminate against older workers. They interview a mature age worker who said his confidence ‘had begun to take a hit because after over 100 j [...]
Your responsibilities have increased. You’re convinced it’s time for a pay rise but don’t want to barge into your boss’s office and demand more money. What’s the best way to ask for a raise? Conduct [...]
No-one wants to get fired. It’s a black mark on your professional life. To avoid finding yourself in the firing line, take time to think about the legitimate reasons an employer can let you go. Here a [...]
As recruiters we often talk to jobseekers about the important difference between having a job and having a career. Which do you have? What’s the difference? Let’s start with the difference. A job is s [...]
When an Australian woman faked her credentials on her resume, she won the top South Australian government job she applied for, complete with an annual salary of $270,000. She then found herself in jai [...]
It goes unsaid that Australia has had a rocky start to the new decade, with bushfires, floods, hail and dust storms dragging our attention from our New Year’s resolutions, professionally and personall [...]
Stats vary but some experts say it takes more than 80 days to find a job. This isn’t just because there are more jobseekers than jobs on the market. It’s because recruitment is a process that involve [...]
The recruitment industry is fast paced. Every day is busy. Waves of jobs come in. Interviews are conducted. Positions are filled and then the cycle starts again. Some job seekers feel lost in the shuf [...]
Work-life balance. It’s something we should all work hard to gain, but is it possible if you’re working in a company that demands more and more? Many of us get to work, dive straight into it, work thr [...]
You’ve had a long break and want to re-enter the workforce. You’re struggling with your resume and are confused about how to ‘explain’ the gap between now and your previous role. People take breaks fo [...]
Even if you’re in a job you love and everything is going super well, you need to be on your toes with your performance. You’re totally in charge here and there’s never room for complacency. Here are o [...]
If you’re in business, you shake a lot of hands. Have you ever analysed how you shake hands? What does your hand-shaking style say about you? Most people equate a quality handshake with a decisive, co [...]
Gossip. It’s in every workplace and can make the office toxic. Being a gossip, or participating in gossip chatter, can be a career limiting move. It can affect your reputation—with colleagues and, imp [...]
You’ve perfected the words and formatting of your resume. Now it’s time to decide whether to include a photo. This is a much-debated question. Some recruiters say no way. Some say definitely. W [...]
Being 100 per cent ready for an interview is essential if you want to win a position. As a candidate, you should take this seriously, putting in as much effort as if studying for an important e [...]
You may not realise you have it, or that your job is the cause, but career burnout is a growing problem in the workplace. It can affect your physical health. Your mental health. Your work performance. [...]
Making a career decision is a big deal, whether you’re entering the workforce, re-entering, looking for a change or wanting to be promoted. There’s no doubt that a professional recruitment company can [...]
Employee benefits. They’re a major attraction. Poor benefits will make employees look elsewhere. Great benefits will make them think twice about leaving. What are the top ‘work perks’ or benefits empl [...]
Once you start applying for roles, it can be challenging to track where you’re up to with each position, especially if you’ve applied for several jobs. It’s important to remember that it’s your respon [...]
