This hilarious video from Buzzfeed doesn’t take itself too seriously, however it does highlight some genuine matters to keep in mind when going for a job interview. Although honesty is usually the best policy, there are some things that you should probably keep to yourself. In the clip below you see how a number of interviews may play out…
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Are Unpaid Internships Immoral?
This week, we asked you: Are unpaid internships immoral? You got back to us with a mixture of opinions. The overall consensus is yes, experience is valuable. Many professionals agree, however, that working for free isn’t fair on interns desperate to get experience. That being said, to progress in your career, an internship is perhaps a great way of demonstrating your…
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3 Tips to Network Your Way to a New Job
Did you know? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 70% of all jobs are found through networking. That’s great to know but how exactly does one go about finding a job via networking? Our friends at Oppin have a simple 3-step networking strategy: 1. Connect with leaders on LinkedIn Out of over 500…
The job market is moving ever faster and employers can’t afford to dilly dally. This is especially true of the entry level to the middle management market, where the strongest candidates can take their pick of the jobs. Ambitious companies are in a race to hire top talent who will increase growth and revenue. However, they…
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How to Impress Your Interviewer
In the run up to an interview, it is easy to become nervous as to how you are going to be perceived by your interviewer. You want to create a good impression and for your interviewer to want to hire you based on a positive first meeting. These slides by CPA Australia provides us with some tips in…
Take a moment to think about how your job search has been going. Do you have difficulty finding the right copy of your resume to attach to an application? Are you forgetting to follow up on an application? Did you send your thank you letter three days late? Or do you simply feel like you…
Over the past couple of decades technology has become wholly entwined with the completion of our day to day tasks. Many of us obsessively check our smartphones from dawn to dusk. I for one am guilty as charged. But there’s a problem that’s been brewing for a while; the lack of technical talent to fulfil…
You finally found it—your dream job. And after some detective work on Google, the company website, and social media, you’ve tracked down the HR manager or recruiter responsible for filling the position. How do you proceed? This is your first impression, and you want to make a good one. Before you contact the recruiter, take…
‘Routine’ – The word can bring to mind negative connotations of a forced environment or ‘stuck in a rut’ behaviour. However that doesn’t have to be the case… Having a set routine can be highly beneficial to you and your career, allowing you a regular schedule which keeps you happy, healthy and focused on the…