Useful Articles
Leveraging AI to write your job applications
Is it wise to leverage Artificial Intelligence to write your all-important job applications? This short answer is yes, but with caveats. This week's expert article provides tips on using AI to apply for positions.
Why you should share learning at work
When was the last time you shared learning from a conference, training session or webinar with your colleagues? Here's how share your knowledge and maximise opportunities for everyone.
How to say no at work
Have you been asked to take on additional responsibilities and are feeling stressed because you're to-do-list is already super long? Perhaps it's time to say no. Here's how to do so in a considered, professional way.
Hot tips for increased productivity in 2024
Make this New Year your most productive year at work yet. How? By following these easy-to-apply effective tips on how to increase your efficiency, stay motivated and finish each day on a high.
Winning a new job: A learning list for success
Is 2025 your year for winning a new job? Our recruiters have done some hard work and compiled a list of articles to dive into at various stages of your job search. Each only takes 5 minutes to read and you'll learn heaps.
How to set New Year’s resolutions at work
It’s a New Year and you're back at work feeling refreshed and keen to get a move on. Why not start by setting practical resolutions for 2024? These straightforward ideas will keep you motivated.
Why you should use a recruiter to find work
Thinking about using a recruiter to help you find a dream position? As a jobseeker, you may not understand the benefits. Here are our top 10 reasons for signing up to face2face Recruitment.
Risk at work: How to assess and manage
No matter what level you are in an organisation, you’ll encounter risk at one point, whether major or minor. The key is how to identify risk and deal with it. Learn more in this expert article by face2face ...
Coping with end-of-year burnout
It's almost the end of the year and you're struggling with burnout. It's been a massive 2023 and you're on the edge. How to cope? This week's expert article shares valuable insights and practical tips ...
How to stay in love with your work
Have you fallen out of love with your job? t’s not unusual for employees – in any job and at any level – to do so. Perhaps you're bored or don't like your manager. Read how you can fall in love with work again.
Time to change it up with a career switch?
Do you love your career or are you in a rut and bored? If you're thinking about a career switch, first take the time to reflect. Then you'll be confident about your next move. Here are helpful hints to follow.
Are you over the top with detail?
Being detail-oriented can be a fantastic trait at work, but can being a perfectionist be a problem? The short answer is yes. This expert article explores the pros and the cons of being detailed and provides tips on how to get the balance right.
Want to be a professional scribe?
How about a job where you choose your hours, operate from anywhere, manage your own workload and add value? Why not explore the world of scribing? Read on for scribing career inspiration.
22 top interview questions and sample answers
Many employers ask some standard questions at interview. The key is nailing the answers. Our recruiters have listed 22 top interview questions and drafted short answers, to inspire your thinking.
Didn’t get the role? Learn the possible reasons.
You’ve just been told you didn’t get a position, chances are you’re disappointed. Learn from the experience. Our expert recruiters provide these 4 tips on how to deal with a job rejection.
Employers: Why use a scribe?
Whether recruiting for government, the private sector or not-for-profit roles, using a specialist scribe has many benefits. This expert article, written for you as an employer, explores the world of scribing.
Habits: Do they play havoc with your reputation?
We're quick to identify habits of colleagues that annoy us. But how quick are we to identify habits we have that annoy others? This article lists workplace habits that put people off.
Employers: How effective is your onboarding?
Onboarding introduces new hires to your organisation in a professional way. Here are practical tips for supporting and welcoming your new starter to make their "Day One" memorable.
How to save time to avoid overtime
We all know to work smarter, not harder. And we know the value of work-life balance. This expert article explores ways to maximise efficiency. Apply the tips to save time and avoid overtime.
The pitfalls of AI when looking for work
Writing powerful, noticeable cover letters can be challenging. Can Artificial Intelligence help? Learn the advantages and disadvantages of using AI to write your cover letters.
How to turn unproductive into productive
Feeling unproductive at work? Struggling to concentrate? Apply these tips to change an unproductive into productive, including with the Eisenhower Matrix and Pomodoro Technique.
A total career change: Silvia’s case study
Silvia owned a lucrative and busy business for 13 years. She sold her business, took a break and pursued a career change. Silvia approached us for opportunities using her transferable skills. How did we help?
Contract cut? Made redundant? Now what?
Being made redundant, or having your contract cut short, can be a shock. Remember that your job was made redundant or cut short, not you or your performance. These tips will help you manage the situation …
How to avoid being overconfident
Confidence is a big plus in the workplace. But what about overconfidence? This article explores overconfidence. It points to the cause and shares tips on how to avoid it.
Merit lists and pools: What, why and how?
Heard of the merit lists and merit pools used by the Australian Public Service but confused over what they are and why they’re used? Also, the best way to get on your name on them? Read on …