Alun Probert

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Alun is the Head of the GovCom group and a public sector communications specialist. A former Executive Director of Strategic Communications for the Department of Premier & Cabinet, with over 30 years private and public sector experience managing large teams in Australia and overseas, Alun joins the #GetHired2016 expert panel to provide advice and support to people considering careers in the Australian public service and for public sector people wishing to transition to the private sector.

Bronwyn Carman

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Bronwyn is a Human Resources and Organisational Change Expert with over 20 years’ experience. She is the Human Resources Director for Imperial Tobacco Australasia and has a career that has included senior HR positions in both her own consultancy and across a range of industries. Bronwyn has also lectured at Western Sydney University and is a Graduate from AICD. She joins the #GetHired2016 expert panel to share her passion for career advancement and advice on what steps a person can take to get ready for career change.

Bruce Notley Smith MP

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Bruce is the parliamentary Member for Coogee and has been a Liberal politician since 2000, when he was first elected as Councillor to Randwick City Council. He also served as Mayor for two years between 2007 and 2009. He has a lot of experience solving people’s problems and helping to get things done in the community. Bruce is a key force behind the NSW Government’s Jobs Action Plan and has a strong portfolio in Education and Employment. He joins the #GetHired2016 panel to provide insight and tips into public sector employment.

David Griffiths

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David is the Founder of Social Check, an organisation that provides individuals and businesses with unique technology to rapidly assess their online presence and recommendations to improve it. David has a proven track record in driving change and innovation with expertise in and passion for the converged arena of web, mobile, social media, human behaviour and leadership. He joins the #GetHired2016 panel to assist with expert advice on social media profile management for today’s job hunters.

Ulrich Schild

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Ulrich is the creator of the #GetHired2016 event series and Head Coach and founder of Sydney Start Up TheJobSearchCoach.net. His team of coaches have helped over 1800 job hunters in Australia find work in public and private sectors since launching in early 2014. He is on a mission to change the way people find work.

5 Foolproof Tactics To Get You Job Interviews

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I recently attended Sydney’s biggest Start Up fair at Town Hall, where students and Gen Y and many other job hunters approached me for potential jobs at our FOSSLR Start Up, so I thought this would be a good time to share some of my thoughts. Read more

If you really want the Job, PROVE IT!

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If you’re job hunting, you’ll want to use an application process which ensures that you stand out from the crowd. Showing employers that you’re genuinely interested in this particular job — versus just any job — is the best way to secure an interview. Read more

If money is the main reason for your job, then quit.

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Always do your very best in your job, but if you don’t like what you’re doing enough that you would do it for free, quit. (This may sound harsh, but it is actually mentally liberating.) I mean it – just quit! Read more

12 Job Interview Behaviours that Signal You’re Ready to Lead

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So you’re prepared to embrace all the challenges that come with leading a team and your Job Interview went well and you answered all the questions and you feel good about it (or at least as good as you can feel), but the Hiring Manager in the final interview informs you that they decided to hire another candidate. How did that happen? Read more

The 10 Things Employers value more than your education.

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Grades are the determining factor for performance in school, and uni degrees and high scores are kick-starters for your career. But in the professional world, that’s not how it works. This is what you need to know if you are hunting for your first well-paid job… Read more