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Employers: How to conduct job interviews
Conducting a great job interview takes strategy and planning. It should never be ad hoc or you'll miss out on securing top talent.
Fighting the fear of moving on
Sometimes fear stops us from moving on from a job we're no longer in love with. Fight that fear by implementing these suggestions from our expert recruiters.
Nailing the one-page written pitch
Nail the writing of a one-page pitch to shine the spotlight on your suitability for a position. Present, in a nutshell, why you're the one to hire.
The art of giving employees feedback
There's an art to giving employees quality, meaningful feedback, and not just at annual performance review time. Think about these ideas ...
Cracking the code on selection criteria
Selection criteria can be tough to understand. Learn how to crack the code on selection criteria to enhance your resume and job material.
10 reasons employees will stay (besides $)
As an employer, do you know the main reasons employees will stay with you besides money? Here are the top 10 reasons ...
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
Highly effective recruiters are worth their weight in gold. But there are some things they should never do. Discover what they are ...
What jobseekers don’t like about recruitment
The recruitment industry is fast paced, hectic and super busy. Some jobseekers feel lost in the shuffle. Learn their top pet peeves and how face2face handles them.
The top questions jobseekers ask recruiters
Thinking of using a recruiter to help you find a job? Here are some questions you should consider asking before you register with an agency.
Security clearances: Your starter guide
If you're looking for work in government, you'll have to know about security clearances. This starter guide demystifies this complex topic.
Cultural fit: Techniques for getting it right
Switched-on employers understand the need to recruit for cultural fit, in line with the saying 'Hire for cultural fit, train for skills.'
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. Here’s how to do so ...
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
Emphasising transferable skills is key in today’s employment market, when moving from the public or private sector or vice versa. Why? They help employers see how you can add value. Here are ways to identify such skills ...