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There are mixed feelings among job seekers when it comes to using an independent recruiter to assist them to find a new job role. Some see it as an unnecessary hassle while others feel it is best practice to contact...

Mistakes in business can cost companies hundreds of thousands of dollars, if not the business itself. So every year we invest dollars in our people to ensure they are knowledgeable, skilled and have the necessary resources at their fingertips. Yet...

Performance reviews are generally something you nervously await. You never know how others are interpreting your work performance, your efforts or your attitude. Even the most confident of us still experience an element of doubt as we are about to...

Often when interviewing for a job you will be faced with a panel of interviewers. A panel will almost always consist of a human resource professional and the manager of the hiring department. How much influence each will have on...

Small businesses and large often leap to the conclusion that their CEO should be the face of their company. Are they right in assuming they are putting their best ‘face’ forward? Granted the CEO is a powerful PR weapon and...

I walked into a retail shop recently and immediately noted that the retail attendant’s charismatic, helpful and uplifting greeting had me feeling that a positive shopping experience was ahead. I then overheard another shopper say, “You’ve caught me in a...

Hiring the right employee is always a challenge and you never know until you have seen how they operate in the workplace if they actually are the right choice. Choosing the right business partner can be an even greater challenge....

A professional referee is the preferred type of reference. They can speak to your day-to-day working habits and capabilities. It is preferential to select a peer who is more senior in their role and from your most recent place of...

For many of us we loathe the moment an interviewer requests us to tell them about ourselves, yet this is the ice breaker many job interviewers use. It is an open-ended question that quickly sees the nerves we felt stepping...

How a staff member is dressing inappropriately determines the approach. Failing to wear apparel that meets safety requirements obviously flies in the face of regulatory standards set by industry and regulatory bodies, putting the organisation at risk of a penalty...