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Hiring recently migrated talent

Transferable Skills – Hiring recently migrated talent!

How many times have I heard that organisations want to hire new employees who must have local experience. Well, sadly too many! Personally, I think that it is absolutely OK to consider and hire newly migrated talent, depending on the requirements of the role. While there are roles that sometimes absolutely need to have local

Career Defining Moments – Part 6 “Embracing New Horizons”

Career Defining Moments – Part 6 “Embracing New Horizons”

This is the 6th article in my Career Defining Moments series.  Check out Part 1 “Stepping Up”, Part 2 “Saying Yes”, Part 3 “Pushing Through”, Part 4 “The Best Work of Your Career” and Part 5 “Maintaining Positivity”. Leaving home Leaving behind the familiar and venturing into the unknown is a hallmark of the truly

The Importance of Planning for both Recruiters and Job Seekers

The Importance of Planning for both Recruiters and Job Seekers

If you look back at your success in life, it rarely happens by chance, but rather as the result of intentional actions and good planning. Maybe mum was right when she used to tell me failing to plan is planning to fail before each of my exam blocks at school. Let’s explore why planning is

Tips to Set Yourself up for Success in the Workplace

Tips to Set Yourself up for Success in the Workplace

We would all love to have successful careers and the first most critical step to attaining this is enjoying what you do.   As the famous saying goes, “Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”  ― Mark Twain  I started my career as an Accountant. Whilst I

navigating redundancy

Navigating A Redundancy

I caught up with a client last week who with much sadness informed that he had just been made redundant. He is a talented senior executive who spent 17 years with this organisation and it was a shock and unexpected. As the economy changes unfortunately redundancies are becoming more real.Being made redundant can be a

how to elevate job interview into a great connection with the applicant

The Interview Experience: Elevating a Conversation to a Connection

We’ve all been to those interviews; you know the ones that seem more like an interrogation than a conversation. As a candidate, you leave not knowing where you stand and as a Recruiter this is the last thing we want you to experience. Our aim is always to try and transform an interview into a

Perseverance in the recruitment process A guide for Graduates

Perseverance in the recruitment process: A guide for Graduates

We’ve all heard the phrase “New Year, New Beginnings,” which may be interpreted differently depending on one’s situation; for some, it may imply changing habits, while others may see it as an opportunity to land a new job. Most notably, in the recruitment market, this is when most graduate openings are advertised. As a recent

resilience

Resilience in the Workplace: Build outlook, and bounce back from setbacks

In todays, fast-paced and ever-changing work environment, resilience has become a crucial skill for individuals and organisations to thrive. Resilience refers to the ability to bounce back from setbacks, adapt to change, and maintain a positive mindset in the face of adversity. It is a crucial factor in determining how well individuals and teams can

2024

2024! What will this year bring?

Let’s reflect and see what Nostradamus predicted back in 1555: with a 70% success rate it may be worth taking his predictions into account. 2024 according to him will bring climate chaos: “The dry earth will grow more parched…and there will be floods.” Australia has already witnessed both these events… He also predicted: “Combat and