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The first day at a new job is not always the most pleasant. Many of us cringe by the thought of having to make a good first impression to all of your new colleagues and managers. However, if you know how to tackle the first day it is a great opportunity to set the tone…

When screening resumes, we primarily pay attention to previous experience, skills, and education. Recently I was asked if the educational institution matters (i.e. do the prestigious schools sit higher in the hiring manager’s eyes compared to lower ranked universities?). Great question! In most cases, I’d say the ranking of a school does not particularly matter.…

Whether you commute by bus, train, bicycle, car or foot, a long commute can often be draining and exhausting. According to this Government report, Australia’s average commuting distance is 15.6 km, with the larger capital cities having relatively long commutes — Sydney’s average was 15.0 km, Melbourne’s was 14.6 km, and Brisbane’s was 14.9 km. So we’re curious…

Let’s face it; deciding to quit your job is extremely stressful. Even if you’re quitting to pursue a better opportunity, or leaving your role for personal reason’s – such as travelling the world to *find yourself* – it’s completely normal to feel stressed about how to break the big news. Follow this three phase approach…

If you’re in the market for a new job, or generally looking to improve your personal brand, don’t forget to use these simple but effective tips to boost your online presence on LinkedIn. Get a profile (seriously!) This may sound obvious, but you’d be surprised at the number of people who apply for our roles…