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5 ways to take advantage of a candidate driven market

Most recruiters and hiring managers would agree that we’re in a pretty hot hiring market right now – with candidates very much at the wheel. Even though you’re in a strong position as a job-seeker, it’s important to be smart and strategic about how you approach your job hunt. Here are 5 ways to leverage…

7 must-do’s to get your resume up to scratch

When you’re looking for work, first impressions are everything –and your resume is a big part of that. If yours is dated, irrelevant or packed with so much information hiring managers will run screaming, it may be time to give it a bit of a spit’n’polish. Here’s how to create a slick, professional resume that’ll…

When you start a new job and realise it’s not for you

Sometimes you can apply for a job, go through the recruitment process and celebrate landing the role – only to discover when you actually start that it’s not at all what you expected. Or worse, that you hate it and will do anything to extricate yourself! There’s nothing worse that feeling that pit of dread…

7 ways Covid has changed recruiting forever

The pandemic has led to numerous shifts in job-seeking – particularly in blue collar industries. A widespread labour shortage has left hiring managers and recruiters forced to rethink everything from pay rates to benefits, with many of the pandemic-related trends here to stay. Here are 7 ways COVID has changed the recruitment landscape forever, and…

5 questions to ask when managing a new team

Heading up a new team – either because you’ve made a sideways move, or because you’ve taken on a whole new management job – can be a learning curve at first. Naturally, you want to get your head around your new role as quickly as possible, plus figure out what’s not working in the team…

10 things you should do first 30 days in a new job

Starting a new role can be stressful. You’re the newbie who’s trying to learn the ropes, remember everyone’s name – and figure out as much as you can without asking stupid questions. We’ve all been there! The great news is, there’s lots you can do in the weeks ahead to make a good impression and…