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How to address government job applications / selection criteria
If you want to apply for a government job in Australia, including local, state / territory and federal, there is a good chance that you will have to directly or indirectly address selection criteria (also known as assessment criteria, work related requirements, capabilities,...
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How to get poached or headhunted by employers
Imagine a world in which you get approached by employers, rather than having to spend months trying to find a new position. Well this can be a reality and in this article I share how this is possible: Create an effective LinkedIn profile...
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Government Jobs – What you need to do, before you start writing selection criteria
Writing selection criteria, even 2 page responses can be time consuming, so before you apply for a government job, make sure you do these 3 critical tasks. Make sure you are sufficiently qualified for the position Although this has nothing to do with...
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Getting recommendations and what you need to know about endorsements on LinkedIn
In this article, I’m going to cover LinkedIn recommendations and what you need to now about endorsements. In terms of recommendations, it is essential that you get recommendations from supervisors or your colleagues or even clients of the company you are working for,...
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Why you need a prominent digital footprint as a professional
Being online increasing matters. Why: Employers and recruiters are head- hunting online. The majority of employers and recruiters Google you during the job selection process. Colleagues, clients and business partners use the web as the first place to go for information about you....
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Are you prepared for the stress interview (and other interview formats)?
Depending on the interviewer (whether recruiter, head-hunter, large or small employer), different types of interview formats will be used. In this article, I’m going to cover the key types of interview formats. The Stress Interview As the name implies, they are used to...
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How to create a job winning government cover letter or EOI
Within the public service sector, there is a trend away from long and complex applications that require a candidate to address selection criteria. Instead a candidate simply needs to submit an expression of interest (EOI), or a cover letter (generally 2-pages). When addressing...
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Land the job with a thank-you note or letter after the job interview
A thank-you letter or note after the interview could be the final key that secures you the job. Most Human Resource Managers, will tell you that only about 25% of candidates send thank-you notes. Yet a well-written thank-you letter, or note, outlining key...
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My favourite ‘F’ Word for Jobseekers
Yep – I confess to using the ‘F’ word on occasion, such as when I got a flat tyre, lost my passport or was escaping a street riot (tear gas was involved). But in this article, I’m not referring to THAT ‘F’ word...
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