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...
As COVID-19 continues to reshape organisations, industries and economies, business leaders need to look beyond short-term survival to identify the building blocks of the future. Periods of economic hardship have historically offered excellent hiring opportunities, and with an abundance of people now looking for employment,...
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...
Under the new realities of today’s market, contractors are making up a growing proportion of the workforce, and employers are facing the mounting challenge of ensuring these workers continue to meet expectations and deliver excellent results for the duration of their engagement. Contractors who feel isolated...
Getting noticed is the key to success when you’re looking for a job – and in a crowded market, figuring out how to distinguish yourself from everyone else can be a challenge. Standing out from the competition goes far beyond polishing your CV, crafting the...