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How to make job boards work for you
From small and humble beginnings in the mid-nineties job boards have now grown to become an integral part of the employment process and a key way, people look for a job. Today, there are hundreds of job-boards in Australia and an estimated 41,000...
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Two Major Mistakes most Job Seekers Make
Failing to narrow down your job search If you are desperate for a job, just been made redundant, or just don’t know quite what you want to do, you might be like thousands of other job seekers out there and just apply for...
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Are you making these Cover Letter Mistakes?
For most job seekers a cover letter is often attached to the resume as a rushed after-thought. However an effective cover letter can provide you with a strategic advantage over other job applicants, and if well written, could result in the difference between...
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Age discrimination – fact or fiction?
I often read headlines that inform us that age discrimination is a really big problem, with the Age Discrimination Commissioner stating that unemployment among older Australians is a national disaster. Figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that one-third of older...
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Transforming your resume with power words
Using power words or action words and talking about your contributions can completely transform your resume or curriculum vitae. To demonstrate this, I have taken a free resume template example from an unqualified resume writer on the Internet and completely transformed this by...
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The real purpose of a job interview
While the purpose of a job interview may seem fairly obvious (namely looking for qualified candidates to fill a specific position), the reality is way more complex. In my experience the job interview is about finding the right person that is going to...
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Achieving the Work/Life Balance
We are all in charge of the choices we make. So, the first choice is whether you actually want to achieve work/life balance? Setting boundaries when climbing up the traditional corporate ladder If you are climbing up the traditional corporate ladder, – you...
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Should you leave your current job?
When you start to get frustrated with your job, sometimes it is easy to think it would be a great idea to leave and find another job. This attitude is very prevalent amongst job-hoppers, who quickly switch jobs as a result of boredom,...
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Why LinkedIn and an Online Brand is your job search future
Let’s face it – the only time you worry about finding a new job is when you need one. Upon being made redundant or finally making the decision to move on, we take action, including updating our resume, sending out job applications and...
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