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Stages of the recruitment process
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 involves [...]
Are all recruitment agencies equal?
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 [...]
Tips for achieving work-life balance
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 [...]
Career break: how to handle on your resume
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 [...]
Six ways to help you excel at work
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 [...]
Do you have a bad business handshake?
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 [...]
Seven ways to stop office gossip
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 [...]
Your resume: photo or no photo?
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 [...]
Qs to ask (and not ask) at your interview
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 [...]
Career burnout—do you know if you’re suffering?
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. [...]
Why choose a recruiter that makes waves?
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 [...]
Employers: Work perks employees will love
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 [...]
Are you an unorganised job hunter?
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 [...]
How to stand out like a star to a recruiter
Recruiters are busy. They see hundreds of resumes a month and so it’s only natural that strong resumes will stand out. Also, the candidate who efficiently provides a recruiter with what they need wil [...]
Career objective statement? Yes or no?
You only have 45 to 60 seconds to make a massive impact with your resume. Should that time be wasted on a prospective employer reading your career objective statement? As expert recruiters (we’ve seen [...]
Employers: 6 reasons staff will stay or leave
Once you have your dream team it’s your job to inspire your employees to stay with you. The benefits of retaining staff over the long term are enormous. You get to develop long-standing employees and [...]
Do employers look at social media profiles?
We’re often asked by candidates whether employers really look at their ‘digital footprint’. The short answer is YES. They sure do. We can’t emphasise enough how important it is to look at how you pres [...]
What to do with the ‘Monday blues’
You’ve had a fabulous weekend, hanging out with family and friends. But as Sunday ended you found yourself in a slump over the thought of going back to a job you’re not keen on and into a workplace yo [...]
Questions you don’t have to answer at interview
As an interviewee, you may think you have no choice but to answer all questions asked in an interview. You might be desperate to win the position, be keen to please or don’t want to be seen as difficu [...]
Looking for work? Use a recruiter.
Does anyone really enjoy looking for work, whether they’re entering or re-entering the job market, wanting to get out of a job they hate or looking for a career boost? For most people the answer is a [...]
Are you chained to your current job?
You’re chained to your current job. You’re unmotivated. Bored. Plain sick and tired. ‘Well why not look for more challenging career opportunities?’ the little voice inside your head asks. ‘What’s hold [...]
Choosing an award-winning recruiter
Let’s start by busting myths about working in the APS. Many in the private sector are convinced APS positions are cushy positions. Amazing pay. No pressure. Flex time. Here is a list of top tips from [...]
What’s the best time to look for work?
You’re happy at work. Life is ticking along OK. You like your colleagues. Your boss is decent. So there’s no need to think about looking for a new job, right? Many recruiters say the best time to loo [...]
What to do on the first day of your new job
You’re jumping for joy. You have a new job, but are stressed about ‘Day 1’. face2face recruitment experts say it’s as important to prepare for your first day as it was to prepare for the interview th [...]
Looking for work? Why not use a recruiter?
Does anyone really enjoy looking for work, whether they’re entering or re-entering the job market, wanting to get out of a job they hate or looking for a career boost? For most people the answer is a [...]