Why didn’t you get the job?

You got an interview for a coveted job – congratulations, that means you were earmarked as a suitable candidate. But if you don’t wind up with a job offer, you have to ask yourself: what did I do wrong? There are many possible reasons for not getting a job offer, and it may simply be…

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5 tips to optimise your digital profile

Social media has become an additional tool for employers and recruiters to look up potential candidates. Even when you may not be looking for a job, others are taking note of your digital footprints. How does your digital profile look and how can you improve it to advance your career?  

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Types of psychometric assessments

If you have been invited to attend an Assessment Centre for psychometric assessment, you will be going through a variety of exercises so we can measure your behaviour across various work situations. Below is an overview of the types of exercises you may expect on your assessment centre day. Not every assessment centre consists of…

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Make better hiring decisions with success profiling

How success profiling can help you make better hiring decisions Any manager who has ever hired someone who didn’t end up performing as well as expected – or perhaps was a complete disaster – knows that recruitment selection can be an inexact science. As human beings, our unconscious biases lead us towards hiring people we…

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How to prepare for a job interview

Most people have a general understanding of how to prepare for an interview. Yet, it can be easy to overlook some of the details, especially if you’re feeling a bit nervous or you’re focusing on preparing for common interview questions. To help take some of the stress out of your prep, here’s a handy guide…

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Leadership behaviours: risk of derailing

The high risk of derailing leadership behaviours Have you ever worked for a “bulldozer” boss? Someone so focused on results that they leave a path of anxiety and intimidation in their wake? Or how about a “micro-manager” who leaves their imprint on every office matter while still complaining they have too much work to do?…

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3 questions every employer should ask in an interview

3 questions every employer should ask in an interview Candidates today are increasingly prepared for classic interview questions. To find out what you really need to know you may need to ask a few unusual questions. Most employers today are not trained interviewers yet they need to make decisions about talent that will define either…

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How to make a video job application

With digital technologies being used more in the hiring and selection of new employees, it’s becoming more common for recruiters and employers to request that candidates submit a video as part of their job application. A video job applications is a way for employers to get an idea of your personality and whether you’ll be…

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How Queensland Health is becoming a more agile organisation

How Queensland Health is becoming a more agile organisation – one leader at a time By Helene Dyer Senior Director, Culture and Capability Unit, Queensland Department of Health In a world that’s rapidly changing thanks to technology and connectivity, every organisation – whether in the public or private sector – needs people who are agile…

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Make your LinkedIn profile stand out

Tips to make your LinkedIn profile stand out With more than 450 million members worldwide, LinkedIn is a social networking service that you can’t ignore as a professional. Follow these 8 simple steps to boost your LinkedIn profile visibility and make sure you are seen by prospective employers. Here are 8 simple ways you can boost…

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The art of business networking

Networking skills are essential to every balanced job search. These days, hiring managers and decision makers are more likely to talk to candidates who have been recommended by someone they know and trust. When networking, remember these networking basics: offer to assist others and return the favour whenever possible; ask for advice but not for a…

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How to make a good first impression at a job interview

They say that first impressions are lasting, and nowhere is this more relevant than in the interview room. Richard Branson says he tends to make up his mind about people within 30 seconds of meeting them. While interviewers use many methods to assess candidates, it pays to make an effort to impress from the moment…

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