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Typically at this time of year, as summer finishes in Sydney and the autumn weather draws in, our hard working overseas travelers tend to leave Sydney seeking warmer climates up North. For the majority of the year we rely heavily on their fantastic work ethic and the assistance that they bring to our businesses.   Speaking…

Love it or hate it LinkedIn appears here to stay.     Experience tells us that there is often confusion about how it can be used and what it is really there for.  However, with a bit of effort and inspiration LinkedIn can be a key tool for marketing yourself, your business and/or your skill set.…

Throughout my working career I have always wondered about the benefits a temporary member of staff can bring to the business. This curiosity dates back to many (too many) years ago, when I worked for Barclays Bank in London as a cashier. I made friends very quickly with a regular customer who used to come…

When you’re browsing Seek and LinkedIn for jobs you’ll probably see the words “temp” “casual” and “contract” quite frequently. Depending on what you’re looking for in your next position in terms of flexibility, longevity and freedom, it’s important to understand the different between the three when choosing your next role. TEMPORARY OR CASUAL WORK  …

Coming to work this morning – as compared to last week – it was immediately apparent that the majority of Australia’s work force were back on deck for 2019……welcome aboard people!!   Now – I am certain that if I spoke to everyone individually there would be at least a third who would like a…

If you are like most people who have forged a career based on loyalty, commitment and emotional engagement the idea of handing in your resignation to a leader that you genuinely like is one of life’s more daunting experiences.  Human beings don’t like to disappoint people they respect or directly cause issues but unfortunately the…

Sitting down recently with one of my favourite clients to discuss a senior post that he was struggling to find the right person for, it was obvious from the outset that his requirement was both complex and unique. Fine-tuning the parameters until we felt comfortable with what the best-fit person would look like, we were…

My colleague, Dave McKillop, posted an article recently regarding candidate interview preparation, which was incredibly well received by people at all levels of seniority willing to take advice that will improve their interview performance. It prompted me to consider the flip-side and whether the interviewer is as open as the interviewee. We have found a…

​​ Score yourself out of 10 on how keen you are to move roles -10 being extremely keen.  If you are less that an 8.5 don’t bother starting the process – you are not ready to commit Pick out your top 5 “must haves” and what you are prepared to be flexible on Talk to…

Recognising that the contract that you sign with an employer, is exactly that –  a contract  – actually helps set the scene for a successful partnership. When all parties involved in a hiring process reach the decision making stage, there are many criteria, both financial and non-financial that need to be aligned.  However, I find…