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Redundancy – The Worst Thing Ever or The Opportunity of a Life Time
Recently we have been subject to the headlines of significant job reductions being the focus of Queensland Government. More and more people are finding themselves faced with uncertainty and...
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Queensland IT Market Update
What a difference a couple of months make! It’s good to see some positivity returning to the Queensland IT market after a relatively quiet six month period following the state election in March this...
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How Connected Are You?
You work hard, you study hard, but yet the person sitting next to you gets the promotion… Had this happen to you? It is a common occurrence – but often the act of establishing and maintaining...
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The Element of Luck
In job seeking, as in life, no matter how you plan or scheme, sometimes, great opportunities come as a result of dumb luck. But this luck is situational. Here’s an example: Actress Charlize Theron was...
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Stand out from the pack
It’s not the most positive way to start this weeks blog, however with an increase in unemployment rates, it has become extremely competitive in the employment market. The more people looking for...
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OWN THE INTERVIEW!
In today’s market, it is essential that you have an impeccable CV to secure an interview. But how do you capitalise on that C.V. when you are sitting across from your prospective employer? Let me ask...
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Core Values
Do you know what your employer’s core values are? In society today so much emphasis is placed on customer service, value for money, teamwork, professionalism, quality etc. My question is, how many...
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ICT skill shortages?
A study into employment in the Australian information and communications technology (ICT) industry estimates that Australia will need an additional 33,000 ICT professionals by mid 2017 and that there...
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How to shine at interview
By Kate Broadley A job interview gives you a chance to shine. Remember, what you say and do will either move you forward in your career or knock you out of contention. Seriously …it doesn’t take much...
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Success in 2014 …
By Jane Harvey It sounds so basic but many a great motivator over the years has stated that the whole secret of personal success is to find out what your calling is, and then do it. Sound easy?? The...
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The Queensland Election is Looming …
Written by Kate Broadley … And with this brings the impact of the caretaker conventions. The Queensland Premier, Campbell Newman is yet to announce the date for the State election, but what we do know...
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How to Build Your Professional Brand
How to Build Your Professional Brand By Kate Broadley This is all very new to me, but is probably old hat to many of you in the commercial world!! Kate Broadley So I am going to start with the...
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Resumes, I Have Seen It All!
By Kate Broadley I’ve sent lots of resumes over my career and I’ve personally reviewed thousands. Kate Broadley Some are fantastic, most are just ok, and many are just dreadful, sorry I know that...
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The Perfect Resume
By Kate Broadley Kate Broadley I usually spend less than 5 minutes reviewing a resume, and research suggests that recruiters spend an average of six seconds reviewing a resume before they make the...
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Change Fatigue – What is it?
Change Fatigue – What is it? By Kate Broadley Kate Broadley Is there such a thing as “change fatigue”? In my opinion, there most certainly is!!! It’s that sense of dread that comes when another change...
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The Perfect Resume
By Kate Broadley I usually spend about 5 minutes reviewing a resume in the first instance, and research suggests that recruiters spend an average of six seconds reviewing a resume before they make the...
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To tailor or not to tailor!
To tailor or not to tailor?? This is the big question … my answer is ALWAYS!! Whether it’s a good suit, an expensive pair of pants, a fitted jacket… if it doesn’t fit perfectly… tailor it and then it...
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7 TIPS TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL PERSONAL BRAND
By Angela Ng Whether you realise it or not, you’re a brand. Your brand is your persona, and if yours isn’t great, it could be costing you opportunities. Your brand is what you want people to think...
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8 Tips To Making A Good Impression At Interview
By Ben Wright So you’ve put in all the hard work of getting your CV up to scratch, you’ve applied for roles and have managed to secure an interview. How well do you think you’ll perform at interview?...
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