Job Seekers

​In today’s competitive job market, it’s not enough to simply have the necessary skills and qualifications for a position. Employers are increasingly looking for candidates who can effectively market themselves and stand out from the crowd. This is where personal branding comes in. Personal branding creates and promotes a unique image of oneself to differentiate…

What is your biggest weakness? Why is it asked? Recruiters ask this to see if you are honest, self-aware and committed to self-improvement. What not to say! Joanna Slaven, Senior Recruitment Partner, has been with us for 15 years and says, “Avoid the generic non-specific answers like – I take on too much, I have…

  With a background in marketing and communications, and four years in recruitment, I have seen how online content can shape impressions. According to a survey conducted by CareerBuilder, 57% of respondents said they discovered content that caused them not to hire a candidate, and 40% said inappropriate photos, videos or information were the leading…

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), there has been a 4.3% increase in the number of individuals who hold multiple jobs across Australia (September 2022). This increase is a record-high number equating to 900,000 people. ABS has stated that labour shortages have contributed to this increase, with a record-high number of vacancies sitting…