What are the Benefits of Boomerang Employees?
Consider all aspects Boomerang employees are individuals who leave an organisation but then return after some time away. While some companies might hesitate to hire an ex-employee, others actively encourage them to come back. Why? Would you re-employee someone who had previously worked for your organisation? What are the benefits of boomerang employees? Boomerang employees […]
How To Write A Positive Recommendation Letter – Tips & Template
Supporting a former employee How would you respond if a former employee or professional colleague asked you to write a letter of recommendation for a job she is applying for? It may be an immediate ‘yes’. You’ve had ample opportunity to observe and interact with the individual in a work context and feel strongly about […]
So you want to be a Truck Driver …
Good choice! Australia is facing a growing shortage of truck drivers as road freight increases in importance and current drivers reach retirement age. But what does the job involve? What qualifications do you need? And where can you find work? Find out more in our handy FAQ. What does the job involve? There is more […]
5 Things You Should Leave Off Your Resume
Every detail counts If you include too much information, or the wrong information, you may reduce your chances of getting a foot in the door. No-one wants that, especially if you’ve spent hours working on an application for your dream job. So, here are 5 things you should leave off your resume. Sometimes it can […]
Interviewers – Are You Biased?
Finding the right candidate Like it or not, we human beings are biased by nature. Our biases may be conscious but, more often than not, they are so subtle that we are not even aware of their presence. Conscious and unconscious bias can affect our judgment, behaviour and beliefs. They have long been an issue […]
How Can A Recruitment Agency Help Me Find A Job?
Simplify your job search Searching for a new job can be a challenging and time-consuming process. Think of the hours you’ve spent in the past sifting through job ads, writing cover letters, and racking your brains over responses to target questions. ‘Surely there’s a better way to do this?’ you ask. ‘A less stressful, less […]
The Gig Economy: Who is the Real Winner?
The changing workplace A recent article in The Wall Street Journal about the #ChangingWorkplace provoked a flurry of posts and comments on LinkedIn. The upshot of the article was that, today, workers in the US are working more for less. In 2016, 26% of Americans reported that they worked in excess of 48 hours per […]
Are You Guilty of Ghosting?
Communication is key Whether you’re an employer or a job seeker, it’s becoming an all-too-familiar scenario. You’ve made contact by email or on the phone, met at interview, discussed the role in detail, and felt that everything was moving in the right direction. And then . . . nothing. Radio silence. The other party has, […]
The Pros and Cons of Working Life as a Temp
Is temping for you? If you’ve spent some time browsing the job ads, you’ll have noticed that a lot of opportunities are temporary. The fact is many employers like the flexibility of temporary work. Organisations can bring in extra staff to help during peak periods, for example, or an employee with a particular skill set […]
A Look at the Latest Visa Changes
What you need to know In her address to the National Press Club in April this year, the Minister for Home Affairs Clare O’Neil described Australia’s current visa system as “a mess of three digit visa codes . . . so complicated that if I drew you a diagram, it would look like a tangled […]
