How do you go about getting experience, in an ‘everyone-wants experience’ world?  Experience is required for most jobs, even when hiring for so-called “entry-level” positions. Here is the good news, a lack of experience doesn’t mean you can’t land a job. It just means you must go about the job search strategically. 

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In a job interview, it's important to be prepared for all kinds of questions. What do you say if they ask about your greatest weakness? How do you respond when they ask about your biggest accomplishment? And what if they throw in some curveballs like "What was the last book you read?". 

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When was the last time you considered someone in the 50+ age group for a position in your company? There have been countless reports, research studies and statistics that indicate a huge demographic shift is taking place in the workforce. Since the 1960s, there has been a decline of births that will create a shortage of younger candidates entering the labour market.

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Are cover letters still relevant in 2022? The short answer is yes! A resume without a cover letter only tells half of the story. The cover letter is what brings context to your narrative and an opportunity to present your professional personality. 

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Here in Australia, we are facing the Great Poach! The unprecedented mix of stunted immigration, lockdowns, and other restrictive measures has created a supply and demand issue in favour of the worker. Employed or not, if the candidate has the necessary skills, they are being targeted by employers to fill their own talent gaps.

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How many of us have the same old resume template we have been using for years? If you are like the thousands of other job seekers out there, chances are you’ve painstakingly structured your resume in a list-like format highlighting previous job titles and duties. Sadly, this common method is actually not best practice and could even be screening you out of potential opportunities.

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