As we are well into the second half of 2022, we want to give you an update on the state of the hiring market and a forecast indicating where the hiring market is headed next. Without a doubt, we are still feeling the shockwaves of the Great Resignation. Widespread shortages of candidates, declining job application rates, and a trend toward …
3 Reasons EOFY is the Best Time to Be a Job Seeker The end of the financial year (EOFY) is an ideal time to look for a job, especially if you’re looking to make a change. With many companies preparing to announce their fiscal results and bonus schedules, now is the time when hiring managers start to think about which …
You might update your resume every time you apply for a new job, but are you regularly updating your LinkedIn profile even when you are not hunting for a role? Have you considered how to optimize your LinkedIn profile for success? As of 2022, LinkedIn has 810 million users worldwide. 90 million of these users are senior-level influencers, and 63 …
Ever wondered what employers are looking for right now from job candidates? What is the X factor that makes certain people get the job over others? Where do some candidates fall short? This week we’re taking a look at the things that our clients ask for time and time again. We are on the ground (and the phone) everyday talking …
While employees are changing jobs at a rapid pace since the Pandemic, we are also finding people are increasingly making a major career change. If you’ve recently found yourself at a crossroads with your current career, you’re not alone and your timing is great. The Great Resignation has left a crazy number of roles wide open from candidates of all …
Of 144 people polled on our LinkedIn company page, 56% of you said the #1 reason you left your last job was a toxic work culture or boss. Due to this overwhelming response, we want to talk about toxic workplaces: in this article, you will learn how to recognize one and know what to do about it. … The global …
Hey candidates, have you noticed that the job market is INTENSE these days? Have you received multiple offers or a counteroffer from your current employer? How did you decide what to do? The Australian job market is moving at a rapid pace and candidates are in the driver’s seat. The Australian Bureau of Statistics has said that there has been …
Goal: quit your job but preserve your work relationships and your reputation So you want to quit your job? We’ve talked about how many of you are changing jobs at a greater frequency than ever before. While the Great Resignation has turned out to be more of a “Great Reshuffling” here in Australia, candidates are saying goodbye and quitting one …
Do you feel like you are always working? You know the vicious cycle: wake up, work, eat lunch while working, take a break at dinner, and then finish up work emails before bed. You become addicted to working and probably complain about how it’s taking over your life. You feel stressed, anxious, and alert at every ping and ding of …
Great first impressions in a new job are everything if you want to build trust with your co-workers, kickstart your success, and show you are an invaluable asset to the business. But what are the easiest, most effective ways to give a great first impression at work? Here are 5 tips to set you off on the right foot: Dress …