Career Advice
How to Handle Job Search Rejection Without Letting it Define You
It arrives in your inbox on an otherwise unremarkable Tuesday afternoon. “Thank you for your application. After careful consideration, we have decided to move forward with another candidate.” You read it twice. Put your phone down. Pick it up and read it again. And even though you told yourself not to get too attached —…
Read MoreHow to Rebuild Your Confidence After a Career Setback
There is a particular kind of quiet that descends after a career setback. Not the peaceful quiet of rest — but the disorienting quiet of someone who has lost their footing. Who woke up one day to find that their professional identity, their daily routine and their sense of forward momentum had all, in one…
Read MoreHow to Explain Redundancy on Your CV With Confidence
Been made redundant? You’re not alone — and it’s not the end of your career story. Learn how to address redundancy on your CV, cover letter and in interviews with confidence. Expert advice from Entrée Recruitment Adelaide. How to Explain Redundancy on Your CV With Confidence Let’s start with the most important thing. Being made…
Read MoreThe Difference Between a Job That Pays the Bills and a Career That Fulfills You
There’s a quiet question many professionals find themselves asking – often on Sunday evenings or during meetings that feel disconnected from anything meaningful: Is this really it? If your job pays the bills but leaves you feeling flat, disengaged or restless, you’re not alone. And you’re not imagining it. There is a real and important…
Read MoreWhat to Do in the First 24 Hours After a Job Interview
You walked out of the interview. You exhaled. You replayed the moment you stumbled over that second question approximately twenty-seven times on the drive home. And now you’re wondering – what happens next? Most job seekers invest enormous energy into preparing for an interview and then have absolutely no plan for what to do when…
Read MoreAustralia’s Labour Market Momentum Carries Into 2026
What a Resilient 2026 Economy Means for Australia’s Hiring Market Australia’s labour market continues to show resilience heading into 2026, even as signs of moderation begin to appear across several industries. Insights from the January 2026 edition of the Australian Labour Market Monthly highlight a stable employment environment overall, supported in part by the contribution of temporary visa holders,…
Read More5 Workplace Trends Shaping Careers in 2026 (How You Can Stay Ahead)
With 2026 now well underway, many professionals are asking what this year will bring for their careers and working lives. The workplace continues to evolve rapidly, influenced by technological advances, shifting worker expectations, and a more competitive labour market. What was true in 2025 is still relevant, but the pace of change shows no sign of slowing. Based…
Read MoreHow Higher Education Shapes Careers: New Insights
How Higher Education Shapes Careers: New Insights from Longitudinal Data Jobs and Skills Australia has released important new research that tracks how higher education graduates transition into the workforce, and how their careers develop over time. Using the Personal Level Integrated Data Asset (PLIDA), this study provides one of the most detailed pictures to date…
Read MoreShortages Ease But Gaps Persist in the 2025 Occupation Shortage List
The newly released Jobs and Skills Australia 2025 Occupation Shortage List (OSL) reveals encouraging signs of recovery in Australia’s labour market, but also highlights persistent skills gaps that continue to challenge key industries. In 2025, 29% of occupations are in shortage, down from 33% in 2024 and 36% in 2023. The easing reflects a number…
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