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How to Find a New Job after a Resignation or Redundancy

Finding motivation and opportunities is hard for under or unemployed job hunters who recently went through a ‘forced’ resignation or redundancy. It does not have to be that way.

Check out 4 simple ways to find new employment after you have quit or been made redundant. Read more

The 8 MUST PROVE SELECTION CRITERIAS on your resume and online profile

Social media is increasingly used to check out employers and job hunters.  HR managers and recruiters use your resume first and then search for selection criterias, before they  jump on the social media bandwagon to scour the net so they can cross check and scope out potential employees. Read more

The Top 5 Job Hunter Delusions Stopping You to Secure a New Job

Finding a job you love and one that pays the money you want, requires a job hunter to plan with a high level of standards instead of a high level of delusions. Read more

6 Effective Ways to be Productive when you are Jobless

Losing a job is really hard but I hope you know that you are not alone. Most people, at some stage in their lives will lose a job. Of course, knowing that doesn’t really make jobless period any easier.  Read more

21 Overused Resume Words Recruiters and HR Managers Really Hate

Whether you are fresh out of college or updating your resume for a new job, if you are using the buzz words everyone else is using, then don’t be surprised if your application ends up in the NO pile. Instead, link your skills to show that you are an employer’s next star employee. Read more

The BEST HACKS That Keep Your Job Search Private Everywhere Including LinkedIn

We get calls every day from candidates who have simply ‘had it’ with their current job or boss, but don’t know how to keep their job search private online, on LinkedIn or otherwise. Read more

5 Free Tools & Strategies for Professionals to Re-Enter the Job Market

Are you looking to re-enter the job market after a long absence?  Do you want to work in the same field and function, or in a new industry and different position? Learn what you need to get started so you can get that job you want. Read more

Four Expert Tips on How to Answer Awkward Redundancy Questions in Job Interviews

Those moments when the “But why?” questions pop up are never pleasant. Prepare an answer for why you had a redundancy or why resignation was the reason for leaving your last job, but whatever you do don’t apologise, say our experts. Read more

5 Simple Resume Hacks to Get Noticed & Secure Job Interviews

My most recent Melbourne based client – let’s call him “John” – reckons he has applied for more than a couple hundred jobs online since being made redundant late last year and hearing back from exactly… none. John had no awareness of some very useful resume hacks which could have scored him job interviews. Read more

Why Healthy & Fit Job Hunter (s) Get New Jobs Faster

I’ve worked with so many job hunter clients over the years whose life goals vary from a career change, to a new job, across to weight loss, stress management, six packs and everywhere in between. But I’ve noticed again and again when it comes to job seeking that fit and healthy clients most often achieve their goals faster. Read more