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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…

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Why Speed is Critical for Hiring Top Talent

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…

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What is the Most Overlooked Aspect of the Job Hunt?

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…

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Why We Must Act Now to Address the Digital Skills Gap

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…