The interview is a key hurdle in the recruitment process and an important chance to make a good impression on your potential new employer. However, this is also one of the stages that most often trips candidates up. Don’t spoil your chances of landing that dream...
In this new, highly changeable economy, skilled talent is in extremely high demand and with the number of opportunities available, the employment market has never looked better for professionals across a variety of technical verticals. Employers tend to prefer candidates who are already employed (they appear...
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...
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...
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,...