It’s no secret that networking is crucial to developing your career, but are you sure you’re making the most of your networking opportunities? Too often, we see candidates approach networking like they’re competing in a speed dating competition, where the only goal seems to be to hand out as many business cards and make as many contacts as possible!

You want to make the most of these opportunities and to use your time effectively – here’s how you can network like a pro. Continue Reading

Congratulations you’ve been invited to interview for the role of your dreams! Now, it’s time to get to work and prepare for that big moment.

It’s no secret that top hiring managers are most impressed by well-prepared candidates, but what exactly does that mean? Sometimes, candidates go into job interviews rattling off as many details about the company that they can in an effort to prove that they ‘did their research’. But all this really shows a hiring manager is that you have a good head for memorising facts.

So what should you be doing to actually prepare? Continue Reading

Whether you’ve just finished school or are looking for new career opportunities, there’s lots to consider when it comes to the job hunt. But while you’re focused on polishing up your resume or crafting that perfect cover letter, you might not realise that you’ve already gotten off on the wrong foot!

Don’t end up in one of these common job search pitfalls. Continue Reading

Working with a recruitment consultant can help take the hassle out of your job search. A recruiter will not only have more specific insight into what employers are looking for, but they’ll also be able to match you to other roles and companies that you might not have even heard of.

There’s plenty that you can do to ensure your making the most of your relationship, here’s how you can both realise job placement success! Continue Reading

Want to know a secret about hiring?

The most qualified candidate never gets the job.

It’s really true for the most part – and here’s why! While you might feel you tick all the boxes and your resume and experience perfectly match the job description, guess what? That job description served one and one purpose only – to find qualified candidates to interview. Continue Reading