Engineering talent is in high demand and increasingly hard to retain. Whether it’s a mining engineer working FIFO shifts or a mechanical engineer in a city-based consultancy, the reasons engineers leave their jobs tend to follow clear, recurring patterns. Working in Technical Services Recruitment, I’ve spoken to hundreds of engineers across many disciplines. Here’s what […]
Know your resume I’m always surprised (concerned!) when candidates can’t give precise answers to information on their resume. “When did you leave that role?” “Ummmm, I think March 2022?” Don’t answer a direct question with a question or a vague answer. Make sure you know your dates, can give a concise answer about why you […]
In every great team, there’s someone who quietly gets things done, someone who doesn’t ask for the spotlight but absolutely deserves it. For me, that person is Grace. Grace has worked with me—put up with me, really—for nearly six years. Over that time, we’ve built a working relationship grounded in mutual respect, shared humour, and […]
Career Defining Moments – Maddi’s Bold Career Move Moving to a new city is one thing. Moving to a new city and stepping into a brand-new career? That’s a whole different challenge. But that’s exactly what Maddi Carroll did. She left behind a promising career in Melbourne’s commercial projects and maintenance industry, packed her bags […]
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