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The top 5 reasons your resume is not working
Over the years I’ve viewed thousands of resumes. Most are ordinary (at best), occasionally worth a second glance and a minority totally cringe worthy. Without doubt, most job-seekers dramatically undersell themselves. Not only do job seekers not know how to sell themselves on...
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Key Tips for Preparing for a Video Interview
Video interviewing is evolving rapidly, and, in this article, I share what you need to know in regard to this rapidly changing technology and the steps you can take to prepare, and stage manage every facet of an video interview, to give you...
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3 Quick fixes on LinkedIn that could triple your success
If you are a professional, manager, consultant, business owner or executive, then no doubt you are on LinkedIn. Yet like many users, you only go on LinkedIn or use the platform if interested in changing jobs. Then when you are on the platform...
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Australian Government Jobs / Selection Criteria Tips – You Tube video with Career Talk
I spoke to Naishadh Gadani and Karalyn Brown on selection criteria and applying for Australian Government jobs. In this video, I cover ALL the basics you need to know about successfully applying for a government job. CLICK HERE for the YOUTUBE video I...
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My advice to recruiters and employers. There is talent out there, you just need to broaden your thinking on recruitment.
Securing top talent is a priority, as business success depends on hiring the right person. The smaller your organisation – the greater the imperative to get the right person onboard, as one wrong hire could dramatically impact your results. Yet in spite of...
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Why it is increasingly difficult to conduct a confidential job search (and tips to improve the odds you won’t get caught out by your current boss)
Most job seekers don’t want their boss to find out there looking for a new job. Yet increasingly, it is becoming more difficult to conduct a confidential job search. So, in this article, I share with you the key steps you need to...
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Everything you need to know about Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
The use of ATS Parsing Software and why you need to know about this technology. ATS (Applicant tracking systems) are systems that employers use to manage job openings across their enterprises. It has been estimated that ATS kill 75% of candidate’s chances of...
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Are Cover Letters Dead?
I have read quite a few articles recently on the demise of the cover letter. One recruiter broadly proclaimed on LinkedIn that ‘Cover Letters are Dead’, as they never believed in cover letters and job seekers should stop wasting their time crafting the...
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Stop treating LinkedIn like Facebook
LinkedIn works, or rather LinkedIn works if you know how to use it properly. Yes, it requires time. Yes, not everyone is actively engaged in LinkedIn and yes, there are privacy concerns. But the reality is – recruiters view this tool as one...
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