9 Tips for Starting a New Job
Hit the ground running A new job is an exciting opportunity, but it doesn’t come without its challenges. New routines, new responsibilities, a new working environment and a whole bunch of people you haven’t met before. That’s a lot to take on! In some organisations, there may be a structured onboarding process, but in others […]
5 Good Reasons To Hire Casual Workers
Solve your staff shortage There are approximately 2.7 million casual employees in Australia or around 20% of the total number of people employed. Why is casual employment so popular? What benefits does it bring to organisations? Here are five good reasons to hire casual workers. Sometimes, you may need to replace a valuable team member […]
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 […]
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, […]
