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How to write a resume for Australia
Australian resumes are unique, and in this article I quickly outline some of the key characteristics of the modern Australian resume. Length of the Australian Resume In Australia, we like our space and this love affair with space is also evident in our...
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The difference between a resume and curriculum vitae
There is quite a lot of confusion in Australia over the different use of the terms curriculum vitae and resume. Some employers request the submission of a curriculum vitae rather than a resume and likewise, some job candidates tend to think they should...
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The 10 vital things you need to know as a job hunter
If I had exactly 5 minutes where I could make a major impact on how a job hunter approached finding a new job, I would provide them with the following list: 1. Job boards have a very low success rate so don’t focus...
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Using personal branding to become irresistible to employers
What is it that all successful companies have mastered — and what job seekers looking to advance in their careers need to master? It is called a BRAND! Brands are irresistible to us consumers. We spend twice as much to buy Nike sportswear,...
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How to ensure you don’t stuff up online job applications
With an increasing number of applications, (both in the private and public sector), requiring candidates to submit their information online – this week, I thought I would devote some time to the tools and techniques that you need to know in relation to...
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Staying motivated after rejection
If Christopher Columbus had turned back, no one would have blamed him. Of course, no one would have remembered him either. Unknown Author Let’s face it – job hunting is a pain in the neck and it is especially irritating if you need...
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How to pass job selection tests
So you got through to interview, and the next major obstacle to obtaining that dream job, or career is passing the selection tests. Companies, recruiters and agencies use tests for selection purposes, with the primary purpose to narrow down job candidates and to...
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Why you need an online profile
The world of work is changing rapidly during the past decade due to increased globalisation, the proliferation of online social media and technological advances. ‘Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to...
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Are these lies holding back your career?
Are you your own worst enemy when it comes to your career success? So often we blame others for our specific circumstances or think that our career or job satisfaction is out of our sphere of control. Nothing could be further from the...
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