Useful Articles
Tackling behavioural questions at interview
Employers use many styles of questions when interviewing candidates. One of the most common is the behavioural question. What are behavioural questions? Why are they important? How do you prepare for [...]
Employers—is your recruitment stale?
In the candidate short market we’re now facing (and will do so for some time), competition is tough to get the best person you interviewed to accept your offer. As an employer, you must do everything [...]
2021: Take the bull by the horns
It goes unsaid that last year was mega challenging for Australia with everyone impacted. For many there was time to reflect on career. It’s already the second month of 2021 and time for those who want [...]
Five most popular expert articles for 2020
As professional recruiters, we’re regularly asked questions by jobseekers. It inspired us to write a weekly expert article for our website covering some of the most popular ones. The articles are load [...]
How to start a new career you love
You’re determined to switch careers in 2021, having decided your current job no longer gets you bouncing out of bed every morning. The question is how to leave one career and find another that fuels y [...]
Standing out for the right reasons at interview
You’ve decided to land that dream job in 2021. Perhaps you lost your job due to COVID. You might have lost your mojo at work and want a new career. Perhaps you’ve gained enough experience to secure a [...]
Bad work habits to ditch in 2021
Has the arrival of a new year inspired you to up your game at work? If so, it’s time to ditch bad habits that may have crept into your routine. Here are seven bad work habits to get rid of in 2021, to [...]
How to spot and act on work burnout
For months you’ve not been feeling yourself. You have no motivation to go to work. Your enthusiasm for your job diminishes day by day. It could be you’re approaching, or have, job burnout. The Mayo Cl [...]
How to behave at the office Christmas party
It’s that time of year. Holiday season is upon us which means you might well be rocking up to an office Christmas party. Have a great time, but remember that an office Christmas party is no excuse to [...]
Tackling a personality clash at work
There’s nothing worse than not getting along with a colleague at work. It makes heading into the office a total drag. Butting heads because of a personality clash is stressful, toxic, non-productive a [...]
Reverse mentoring: How to get it right
For years mentoring focused on the older generation passing wisdom to the younger generation, but today’s forward-looking organisations are putting reverse mentoring programs in place. What is reverse [...]
Strategic questions to ask at a job interview
At the end of most interviews, candidates are asked: “Do you have any questions for us?” You may feel it’s best to just state the interview was great and leave it at that. Is this the best approach? A [...]
Time to dive into a career change?
No one loves to be unhappy or bored at work. No one likes to be worried about job security. If you fall into either category, you might be considering a career change. Perhaps a job in a new industry [...]
How to get yourself ‘resume ready’
Jane gets a call from a recruiter with a dream job. Her skills are a perfect match. The sector is a perfect match. The position’s perks are amazing. Jane trembles with excitement until the recruiter a [...]
Seven ways to upskill for the future
In this COVID crazy world it can be hard to think straight. So much going on … Despite the chaos, it’s important to stay on top of upskilling for your future. Upskilling is a great way to give yoursel [...]
Company culture: What you need to know
You’re seeking a new job and have heard about researching ‘company culture’ before your interview. What is company culture? What are the different types? Why is culture important for employers? Why sh [...]
Employers: How to conduct job interviews
Employers play a critical role in job interviews. Even though work is busy, it’s essential to think through how to conduct interviews. This will help you find the best talent and show respect for cand [...]
Fighting the fear of moving on
When times are tough in the job market, it can make employees fear moving on (unless they have a new position in the bag). Intense fear can cause employees to freeze. It can lead them to stay put in j [...]
Nailing the one-page written pitch
Heard of an elevator pitch—30 seconds you have to describe what you do, its value and build intrigue? Well now a written version—the one-page pitch—is increasingly popular. Many government department [...]
The art of giving employees feedback
Great managers understand the power of giving employees quality feedback. They’ve mastered the art of doing so regularly, not just at annual performance review time. This article explores why it’s imp [...]
Cracking the code on selection criteria
You’ve painstakingly written a generic resume and are shooting it out for multiple jobs, hoping you’ll land a public service position. Is this the best approach? No it isn’t. As recruiters we continua [...]
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 [...]