In the current job market, in both Canberra and Brisbane, it is very common for people to find themselves in situations where they have several job offers on the table. This is particularly true in the booming Tech industry, where skilled professionals are in high...
If you thought that managing your brand was something that only organisations needed to think about, then it’s time to think again. With the rise of social media, particularly across professional networking sites, you or shall we say; your brand, is always on view. Gone...
Understanding how to demonstrate your value to your employer is essential for developing your career, whether you are negotiating a pay rise or asking for a promotion. Even more significantly, at a time when businesses are being forced to consider redundancies, restructures and cutbacks, being...
2020 is finally over. We can breathe a collective sigh of relief, take a moment to congratulate ourselves on getting through it and, most importantly, reflect on what we learned so that we can make 2021 a far better year. So what were the key lessons...
As a new year unfolds, it’s important to take the time to take stock of all that's happened over the previous twelve months (as eventful as they were!), not just personally but especially from the perspective of your career. Career reflection is the best thing you...
For many employers, the end of the year is a time for winding down, reflecting and planning, with recruitment often sitting very low on the priority list. However, December offers an unparalleled opportunity to get ahead of the competition and lock in talent before the...
Alternative employment arrangements such as contract work have become increasingly popular in recent months as organisations strive to reshape their workforce and people look for creative ways to replace permanent roles, diversify their skills or supplement their incomes. If you've been hired for a contract role,...
The government recently released the Federal Budget for 2020-21, which incorporates a considerable focus on economic recovery and job creation. There’s plenty of good news for many Australians, particularly those involved in public sector IT projects, with billions of dollars in funding being pledged. The spending...
The success of a hiring process can be distilled into two key variables: the pool of available talent and the selection process. In recent years, the focus for many organisations has been on the former, candidate attraction, often at the expense of candidate selection. Now, COVID-19...
When returning to work after the festive break, it might be easy to slip back into your routine without too much thought. Yet, this is the time of the year for reflection. You’re feeling rejuvenated (hopefully!), so the early part of the year is an...