How To Stay Employable in 2024
Staying Ahead Of The Game Advances in AI, new technologies, a major pandemic . . . the world of work is constantly evolving to adapt to change. And jobseekers and employees need to evolve too in order to offer organisations the skills they want and need. Obviously, classic skills, such as time management, critical thinking […]
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 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 […]
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, […]
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 […]