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...
As Australia emerges from COVID-19 hibernation, business leaders will be thinking ahead about what the “new normal” might look like for their teams. Chances are, many employees will have enjoyed the flexibility, lack of a commute and financial benefits of working remotely, and will be...
Working in Federal Government in Canberra is an excellent option for IT professionals who possess in-demand skill sets. Multiple opportunities are available across departments and agencies, especially for experienced Project Managers, Change Managers, PMO and Business Analysts in the Project Services arena that I specialize...
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...