Australia’s Best Job Sites

Recently I we where asked by a reader what we thought are the best Jobs Sites for those looking for work in Australia. Therefore we  have compiled a list of the best,as the list of jobs sites in Australia is extensive and this  is no easy feat. To be fair we have categorized them by type, Australia Wide, Local and Specialist. We chose the sites based upon their ease to use, contact with employer, results and features. Let’s take a look.  Read more...

Job Searching with a Disability/Medical Condition

We recently received a question from a  reader asking “When should I disclose that I have a disability to an employer” This is not an easy question to answer and requires a bit of discussion.

Generally, the guidelines we recommend for making this determination are related to two things:

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1. The serverity of the disability or medical condition.
2. Your level of social confidence.

Positive Job Search Attitude

A successful job search is a matter of a positive attitude and a whole lot of perseverance. While maintaining a positive attitude is vital to a successful job search, there will be times when you get discouraged and feel negatively about the process, and your prospects. It may seem impossible to regain that inital positive energy level you had when you started your job search process.  Read more...

Cold Canvassing - Let’s Do It

Most people “loath” cold canvassing but it’s a tried and tested method of obtaining work. However it’s not easy, it takes a lot of confidence to walk into a business and sell yourself successfully. For this reason may people won’t even consider trying it. I urge everyone looking for work to try cold canvassing as the benefits far out weigh you feeling “awkward” for a few minutes.  Read more...

Island Jobs - How to find one

Beautiful sunny days, sand between your toes and you can have this everyday. How?, get yourself a Island Job. However it’s easier said than done and where do you even start to look. We have searched all of Australia to find all the Islands with resorts that hire all year round.  Read more...

I Can’t Find A Job - Help!

We recently received an email from a reader who was upset that after 4 months of job searching he had not secured employment. He wanted to know “where he was going wrong” with his job search. There are many people out there asking themselves the same question, so we are going to have a go at answering it.  Read more...

Make Recruiters Work For You.

Some people think that signing up with a recruitment company is a waste of time, however if you know how to work with them it’s not a waste of time at all. The problem is that most people have an assumption that the recruitment company is going to get them work with little or no help from them. So what help is needed to increase the likelihood that the recruiter will find you work, lets have a look:  Read more...

Selection Criteria Example - Professional Response

I have never meet a person who enjoys writing a response to a selection criteria, in fact studies show that people won’t even apply for jobs requiring one.  However unfortunately they’re part of the application process for most government jobs in Australia and overseas.

There is great deal of “how to” advice on the internet and  people who will write the responses for you (for a price), however there is a lack of selection critera examples for you to follow if you want to write your own.  Read more...

What Training Courses Will Help Me Get A Job?

Your looking at doing a course to better your chances of getting work. Smart move, but what training courses are really going to help you. You don’t want to waste money and be left with worthless training and no job. 

To help you out we have listed some of the “hottest” training courses that will help you jump out to the employer.

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Job References - Are yours effective?

Job seekers often put little or no consideration into their chosen job references, instead preferring to focus on their resume or cover letter. It’s a simple oversight to make—after all, few employers will carry out an extensive reference check. Nevertheless, most will make contact with at least a few past employers, so it’s valuable spending some time ensuring that your references will work for you.  Read more...

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