Job Search Advice

Networking. It’s a topic that has been written about a thousand times over, yet it continues to be as relevant as ever – even if you aren’t currently in the market for a job. After all, you never know when you might need your contacts, so it’s important to understand how to build your network effectively! It’s no secret that in our modern world, we’re faced with a digital barrage of communications – from SMS and email, to LinkedIn and even the humble telephone

We've all done it – started telling a story, only to realise too late we've gone on too long and our audience’s eyes are glazing over. No one wants to be that person, much less during a job interview. So, how much should you really be talking in an interview?

As you would expect, over the years our candidates have told us all sorts of stories about real-life questions they’ve been asked in an interview. So, in no order, here is a ‘sneak peak.’

If there is one subject that can incite debate and carve a division through layers of opinion, it’s the matter of tattoos and piercings in the workplace. Often worn like a badge of honour and a token of self-expression; body art has become mainstream and even admired in many circles.

Nearly every candidate I see during a week will ask for my opinion on their resume. Of course, every recruiter in town has a different opinion on the right ‘look and feel’ for a resume: font, structure, colour, length and the inclusion of a photo are hot topics in the land of the job-hunter, where everyone is seeking that competitive edge.