Useful Articles
10 reasons employees will stay (besides $)
We all know employees work for money. But what else drives them to choose one workplace over another? What motivates them to remain in a job or move on? As an employer, it’s key to understand why empl [...]
Applying for work during COVID-19
COVID-19 has dramatically changed the workplace landscape, including how jobseekers find work. It’s no secret that unemployment is high, and competition is stiff, but jobs are still being filled, incl [...]
What your recruiter should never do
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 [...]
What jobseekers don’t like about recruitment
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 shuffl [...]
The top questions jobseekers ask recruiters
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 [...]
Security clearances: Your starter guide
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 [...]
Cultural fit: Techniques for getting it right
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 [...]
Techniques for changing negative to positive
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 [...]
Why candidate experience is important
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 [...]
Mapping professional development
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 [...]
Can a recruiter find you on LinkedIn?
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 [...]
Avoid video call fatigue: Top 10 tips
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 [...]
Soft vs hard skills: Care about the difference
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. You’ll do yoursel [...]
Six actions for landing a new job
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 [...]
Does your work fuel your passion?
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 [...]
Cultural fit or more money in your next job?
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. [...]
What happens when wfh no longer shines?
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 [...]
Onboarding newstarters during COVID-19
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 [...]
Working at home with tiny colleagues
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 [...]
Transferable skills: More important than ever
So many Australians have lost their jobs to COVID-19 and many are working diligently to land a new position. An important tip is to highlight transferable skills in your resume, on your LinkedIn profi [...]
Strengthen your interview skills today
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 [...]
Video interviews: stand out from the crowd
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 [...]
How to thrive while working from home
Working from home because of Coronavirus (COVID-19)? While some employees take to working from home like a duck to water, for others it’s challenging and isolating. The main aim is to work effectively [...]
Social distancing at work—getting it right
If you can’t work from home, you might be asking how to apply social distancing (or physical distancing) in the office in line with COVID-19 requirements. It’s a great question and our recruitment exp [...]
Maximising productivity in self-isolation
You’re in self-isolation for two weeks because of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and can’t work from home because the organisation you’re working for doesn’t have tasks that can be completed from outside the [...]