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Interview Success: Why Delivery Is Just as Important as Experience
As a recruiter, I often meet candidates with impressive backgrounds who don’t quite hit the mark in interviews - not because they lack experience, but because their delivery lets them down. The truth is, how you present yourself can be just as important as what you’ve done.
From Candidate to Hire: The Impact of a Stellar Reference
Many candidates spend hours perfecting their resumes, tailoring their cover letters, and preparing for interviews. However, choosing your referees often goes overlooked in the process. References can play a pivotal role in securing a job offer. Read on to learn how to select those that will provide your stellar reference.
Sector Change: From Corporate to Not-for-Profit
We often hear from candidates from the corporate world eager to transition into the for-purpose sector and work with organisations that offer meaningful and fulfilling work. We understand this desire to make a shift to more values-aligned work and have loved being part of many successful career transitions.
Embracing Change: Tips for Successfully Navigating a Career Shift
Shifting careers can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re making a significant change, but it’s also an opportunity for growth and fulfilment. Have a look through our list for tips on actions you can start now, that will help set you up for success.
Being Resilient in Your Job Search
Navigating the job application process can be challenging, and rejections and uncertainties can be disheartening. But cultivating resilience is essential for maintaining motivation and achieving your career goals.
Maximising Your LinkedIn Profile
LinkedIn is a versatile platform that supports professional networking, job searching, branding and learning. From a job seeking perspective, having a stand-out LinkedIn profile can help increase your chances of being seen by potential employers and recruitment specialists.
Is Your New Years’ Resolution to Find a New Job?
As we approach the end of 2023, we think now is the perfect opportunity to take stock of what has been; set intentions and create a list of resolutions and goals.
Setting Yourself Up for the New Year
As we reflect on the year that is drawing to a close, it’s a good time to think about the direction we’d like to take in our careers to set ourselves up for the New Year.
How do you know it's time to find a new job?
There is no foolproof way of knowing when it’s time to make a move, however there may be a few tell-tale signs indicating you might be due for a change.
Planning Ahead for Your Next Job Before You're Ready to Look for It
If you are doing well in your role, happy with the team and organisation, culture fit is great, and you are learning and growing… It’s probably not the obvious time to be thinking about your next role. But it’s also not the worst idea.
Reference checks: A crucial part of your job search
When you are searching for a new job, you spend time researching roles and organisations, preparing and updating your CV, and crafting tailored cover letters. Something you should also be thinking about early in the process, is your referees.
Applying for Roles
When you’re looking for your next role, it’s important to take some time to consider the reason for your move. This blog explores some things to think about as you prepare to apply for your next role and the interview process.
Do I need to write a cover letter?
Should you include a cover letter with your job application? In this blog, Jenni answers this important question.
Career evaluation: How to tell if it’s time to change jobs... and what to do next
When is the last time you took a moment to reflect on your career, assess where you are at, and thought about goals for the future? If it’s been a while, hopefully, this article is a timely reminder to do just that.
The Job Search - Anxiety or Relief?
Looking for work to most people is a mix of excitement, anxiety, nervousness and relief. We spend so long with our work colleagues that the decision to move on from them can feel akin to a divorce. Unless the workplace is truly toxic, our feelings of loyalty can be hard to shake. However, we all have different motivators and ambitions for growth, and when these are no longer aligned in the workplace, the relationship will have come to an end.