What jobseekers don’t like about recruitment
face2face2024-12-03T16:35:00+11:00The 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
face2face2024-12-03T16:36:10+11:00Thinking 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
face2face2024-12-03T16:37:19+11:00If 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
face2face2024-12-03T16:39:23+11:00Switched-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
face2face2023-07-20T01:48:03+10:00It’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
face2face2020-07-13T10:24:10+10:00You’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
face2face2020-07-06T13:42:10+10:00You 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?
face2face2020-06-29T08:05:47+10:00A 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
face2face2020-06-22T08:21:32+10:00Whether 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
face2face2023-01-23T17:03:09+11:00Knowing 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
face2face2023-01-23T17:03:15+11:00COVID-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?
face2face2023-01-23T16:58:26+11:00Isolating 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?
face2face2023-01-23T17:03:07+11:00If 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?
face2face2022-11-09T20:39:43+11:00You 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
face2face2020-05-11T09:39:16+10:00You’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
face2face2020-05-04T10:21:21+10:00These 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
face2face2023-07-20T01:50:26+10:00Emphasising 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 ...
Strengthen your interview skills today
face2face2023-01-23T17:03:14+11:00Even 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
face2face2020-04-15T13:51:20+10:00With 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
face2face2020-04-06T16:51:47+10:00Working 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 [...]