There are many reasons people look for work after they have retired. Perhaps you are feeling the pinch (there is no doubt the cost of living is rising); maybe your retirement investments have not performed as well as you?d hoped; or maybe you?re plain bored and want to do something […]
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As if a one-on-one interview wasn?t stressful enough ?. there is the dreaded Panel Interview! If the thought of facing a panel of interviews sends you into a tailspin, you are not alone. Panel interviews are most commonly used for government positions within Australia. The panel is made up of […]
These are by far the most popular style of interview. You meet one-on-one with a representative of the company, more often than not, the manager you will be reporting to, or, in some cases, a representative from the HR department. If you reach this stage of being offered an interview […]
The key to a good interview lies in your ability to research, prepare and rehearse. There are many different styles of interview and understanding how these work can help you prepare in advance so you don?t freeze with nerves. Telephone interviews are becoming increasingly common. However, the mere thought of […]
This is one of the most difficult parts of the job search process for many. Go in too high and you may price yourself out of the job, go in too low and you?ll be selling yourself short and be forever kicking yourself. My advice is to discuss salary in […]
We spend a great deal of time talking to recruiters, employers and human resource staff every week. I recently sent an email asking some of them what they would list as their top 3 peeves when it came to receiving resumes and short-listing candidates. You should have seen my inbox […]
When you first start looking for a job you?re excited ? you jump online and blast your resume off to anything that looks remotely interesting. You are thinking about you ? ?Hmm, that sounds good, I might like to work in that role ??, hit Send and away it goes! […]
How you present at interview is so important. But have you thought about how your body language will either support or kill your chances of securing the job? Being given an interview is exciting and your preparation starts straight away ? what you will wear, how you will get […]