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Etiquette Rules for Job Interviews in Healthcare

Interviewing for a healthcare role can be daunting and even the most socially aware and experienced among us can make a blunder out of nerves. When you’re interviewing for a healthcare position, you’re not just being assessed on your capability for the job, you’re also being judged on your social skills, manners, and general presentation….

4 Recruiting Tips for Tricky Times in Hospitality

The hospitality industry is facing hard times. Controversy over slashed penalty rates, difficult working conditions, and a feeling of being disposable are turning young workers away from the sector. However, because the tourism industry is constantly growing, these candidates have never been more in demand than now. In Australia, up to 9,000 new hospitality jobs will emerge…

6 Top Tips for Improving Staff Retention in Healthcare

People form the core of your business. Keeping and developing existing staff can therefore be a better option than always hiring new candidates.   If you’re constantly on the recruitment roller coaster, you face: Significant hiring costs for replacement staff. Time and money spent training new candidates. Team disruption and potential loss of staff morale….

Finding a Teacher Who Fits Your Culture

  There are several skills that you might be looking for when you decide to hire a new teacher. And while the right skillset is vital, there’s something else that’s likely just as important – finding someone who fits your school culture.   This is necessary if you want a cohort of like-minded staff who…

Is a Career Teaching STEM Subjects Right for You?

  In recent years, there has been increased focus from media, industry and government on the significance of STEM education and in particular, the need to encourage more female participation.   It’s viewed as a high growth area offering teachers strong potential for career development. This new emphasis on STEM means there are also plenty…

Should You Consider a Job in Hospitality?

Lots of opportunities are opening up for hospitality staff across Australia and New Zealand.   This is because hospitality venues are having trouble finding suitably skilled staff to service growing visitor needs. According to the ABC, Australia’s hospitality industry is facing a skills shortage of 75,000 people over the next five years. The New Zealand…