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Demonstrating Your Value as an Overqualified Candidate: Advice for Job Hunting During COVID-19
Post-COVID-19, many highly qualified people will have lost their jobs and quickly realise they will struggle to get a role similar to what they had previously, meaning they’ll need to lower expectations and take a step or two back in order to move forward. If this is you, it can be a confusing situation. You…
The Risk and Reward of Overqualified Candidates: Hiring During COVID-19
Overqualified candidates: This will become much more common, particularly with senior managers who are looking to move across industry sectors. Some of these candidates will be realising they are not likely to get roles anything like those they held previously, and some may even be angry, so care needs to be taken in dealing with these…
Retail Sector COVID-19 Employment Survey
The global impact of COVID-19 on the retail sector is well documented, with worldwide growth estimates as much as halved versus pre-crisis forecasts. To provide insight into the specific ramifications for the sector across Australia and New Zealand, we surveyed retail professionals with the aim of understanding trends related to change in individual circumstance and…
Prepare for the Long Haul: Advice for Job Hunting During COVID-19
In the current climate, it could take time – perhaps a year or more – for you to find the right job, so it’s important to be ready for this. It is hard to find definitive data on how long it takes to get a job if you are unemployed. What we can be certain…
A 1600% Increase in Job Applications: Hiring During COVID-19
There will be more unqualified candidates in the market than you have ever seen. If you think you get a lot of time-wasting applications now, get ready for that to increase exponentially. Beware of the cost involved in the extra work here – this is where the support of a specialist recruiter will be invaluable. So, let’s…
Is Your CV Job Search Ready?
Finding a job can be tough at the best of times, but with the current climate creating even greater competition for roles, standing out from the crowd has never been more important. So, is your CV in top shape, or is it in need of a major overhaul? Take our test to find out whether…