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Questions to ask a potential employer so you don’t end up with the job from hell.
Not all potential employers are created equal, so it is really important, before you decide to accept a job offer, or even before you prepare a job application, to decide whether this is the type of employer you really want to work for. ...
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Five Ways to win at Office Politics
There is the saying that if you have 3 or more people in an office environment, you will need to deal with office politics. Most of us at some stage have had to deal with office politics, as either an employee or employer. ...
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Why I personally don’t like the SEEK profile option
SEEK’s latest drive is to get job seekers to create their very own SEEK profile, rather than just applying for jobs via job postings. The advertising goes something like this – put your talent out there – let opportunity come to you. I’m...
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Which résumé format should you use?
There are quite a few options available when choosing a résumé format, the most common being the chronological, functional and combination. Chronological Résumé This format presents your employment history in reverse chronological order, with the most recent position first, followed by previous positions. ...
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Is Facebook ruining your career?
I have to confess that I’m fairly indifferent when it comes to my personal Facebook page. I’m not an avid poster of personal news and I can go weeks without checking it out (I’m currently on a 90 day Facebook detox). Whether you...
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Are recruiters a waste of time?
I’m sure many of you have had the experience of recruiters ignoring you, or the relationship turning stone cold. In fact this experience is not uncommon amongst many jobseekers. So the question you have to ask yourself: Are recruiters a waste of time?
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Are robots going to take over your job?
Automation is Voldermort: the terrifying force nobody is willing to name – Jerry Michalski, Founder of Rex, The Relationship Economy Expedition Experts all agree on one thing, that robotics and artificial intelligence will permeate wide segments of daily life by 2025 – Al,...
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Three home truths so you can secure your ultimate job
1. It is not about you, it is about them As a job hunter, your resume and your responses to the selection criteria are actually not about YOU. Yes, you heard me – they are not about YOU – they are about what...
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How to attract more interviews with a customised resume
Most job seekers write a resume and then use the same version across different jobs. Now as a writer, I’m able to successfully customise a resume when there is a specific job target in mind, but there are still changes and ‘tweaks’ that...
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