I often tell clients that looking for a new job is a confidence game. But how do you maintain your confidence when the search isn’t going well or is taking longer than usual? Here are a handful of reasons why…
Many ex-military staff find it challenging to translate military experience into the civilian employment arena. If this is you, you might already know that it can be hard to know where to start, what to include on your resume and…
Older Australians account for an increasing share of Australia’s workforce. An estimated 1.9 million Australian workers are 55 to 64 years old and more than 600,000 are older than 65. Both numbers are growing fast across all industries and sectors,…
To improve your chances of being considered the right person for the role, it’s important to tell the reader how you have created opportunities and solved problems in previous roles. One sure way to do this is by using numbers.…
Being prepared to own, and tell your career story, and having confidence in the skills you’ve attained during any breaks can go a long way to bridging the gap with poise and professionalism. It’s a common perception that gaps in…
Everyone does it, right? But is lying on your resume ever okay? Checkster, a reference checking company based in the US, recently surveyed more than 400 job applicants as well as 400 hiring managers, recruiters and other human resources professionals…
It’s probably the most awkward phase of the recruitment process but setting your salary expectations is an essential step for many roles. Unless the recruiter or hiring manager has been upfront with the salary range, the first hurdle can be…
Australia is one of the world’s leading mineral resources nations. From the gold rush of the 1850’s to today, the minerals industry is one of the biggest contributors to Australia’s export trade and a significant contributor to the Australian economy.…
If your resume is landing you interviews but you’re struggling to convert them to job offers, it’s time to look at what is preventing you from securing your next opportunity. Here are 5 reasons you might not be getting hired…
To be competitive at any career level, you must be able to articulate your achievements and the impact of your work. When applying for roles with the Australian Government, you do this in a pitch. Over the last five years,…