From where we were just 9 months ago, the recruitment market has been more buoyant than anyone would have expected. If you have been watching the job boards though, it may not have looked very positive. The reason why is that many of the opportunities and new jobs were through the hidden job market and […]
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How to stay motivated in your job search
If you’re searching for a new job right now, it can be a tough road no matter who you are and what level of role you’re looking for. A job search can be the beginning of a new wonderful path, but with so much uncertainty it can often feel anything but. Dealing with the transition […]
Be mindful of the company you keep
It’s right to think that we are our own person, right? That we choose our thoughts, our decisions and our life? Maybe how we think and who we are isn’t a clear cut as that. Tell me the company you keep and I’ll tell you who you are. – Miguel De Cervantes, poet and author from […]
What are the areas of career growth and decline over the next 5 years?
This is a question we hear regularly – whether from new graduates or experienced professionals. Some people resort to anecdotal evidence, or their local crystal ball, but we fall back on the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Labour Force Survey and predictions from the Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business (DESSFB). Each year, […]
Adapting to the future of work today
There is news of restructures and redundancies and fear of a lack of jobs in the technology driven future economy. At the same time, organisations are struggling to find skilled employees. This is predicted to worsen as the talent shortage creates fierce competition to attract the right talent, and the supply of candidates skilled for […]