Sending a cover letter in Australia is not an outdated concept. In fact, almost 83% of recruiters agree that while they’re not strictly necessary, a well-presented cover letter could give you an edge over your competition. Cover letters not only can prove you’re a good fit, but also can be the deciding factor in whether …

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Did you know that 40% of employees around the world are thinking about quitting their job? Losing staff means having to go through the hiring process again, training new members of the team, and integrating staff. In other words, it’s a lot of time, money, and hassle. This is where employee retention comes in. By …

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There are countless articles out there that are centered around how you should and shouldn’t behave in a job interview and questions to never ask in an interview—for interview candidates. But what about when the tables are turned? What are the Dos and Don’ts for those conducting the interview? What Are the Worst Questions to …

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On the surface, your employees may seem happy at work, but are they truly engaged in their role? Engaged employees are those who are enthusiastic and motivated to uphold the company values and reputation. A survey by Engaged Marketing, however, found Australian workers tend to be disengaged, with stress reported among 32% of respondents and frustration among …

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Can a flexible working environment be the answer to increased productivity and more successful teams? In an age when so many employees require workplace flexibility, working ‘9 to 5’ is becoming increasingly archaic. Redesigning teams around flexible working schedules and locations could prove the difference between highly engaged employees and those who resent the lack …

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Job advertising has become a modern art form. A three-sentence paragraph will no longer suffice to attract quality candidates. Potential applicants need to be informed and impressed – but what happens if something goes amiss with the advert? Job ad mistakes are pretty common. A missing word in the job title or irrelevant information can …

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It’s a recruiter’s nightmare – hiring a new employee, only to find they don’t share the company vision, genuinely care about your products or services, or fit the company culture. You part ways, and the recruiting process begins again. The Victorian Public Sector Commission estimates that a poor recruitment process can cost a company up …

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If you’re finding that traditional recruitment methods just aren’t netting you suitable candidates, it might be time to add psychometric testing to the mix. We therefore take a look at the benefits of psychometric test in assessing candidates. Psychometric testing can help predict a job applicant’s likely behaviour patterns, attitudes, mental reasoning and personality type. …

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