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Job Search

Feb 2, 2012 Job Search

To return to work or not? That’s the $50 million question!

by Leah Gibbs

Whether you’re a woman who worked in the corporate world prior to having a child, one who simply had a reasonably good job that you genuinely enjoyed, or one who has never worked, one question is likely to come to mind sometime after you have a child:  to work or not to work? These days, [...]

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Dec 9, 2011 Job Search

How Do I Get A Job When I Have No Relevant Experience?

by Leah Gibbs

Dear Lifehacker, have no relevant experience in the field in which I want to work and am having a hard time constructing a coherent plan applying for jobs. How can I convince an employer to hire me? Sincerely, No Experience, No Job

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Dec 8, 2011 Job Search

How to Change Jobs

by Gordon Chen

As the New Year approaches it might be the right time to evaluate what you want out of your career. A job that you have been longing for that motivates and gets you out of bed each morning is something worth aspiring to.

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Nov 23, 2011 Job Search

Social networking making small impact on Australian job seekers

by Leah Gibbs

86 per cent of job seekers don’t use social networking sites to search for jobs.

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Nov 22, 2011 Job Search

How do you find a job when you don’t know where to start?

by Enigma HR

A common misconception is that Recruitment Consultants are Careers Counsellors. That’s simply not true.

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Nov 4, 2011 Job Search

Planet-saving careers

by Leah Gibbs

If you’re concerned about the future of the planet and want to do everything you can to make a difference, then an environmental career could be your door to personal fulfilment and a more sustainable future.

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Nov 2, 2011 Human Resources

Are you a Recruiter? UNLIMITED JOB POSTINGS until 31 December 2012. The Ultimate Value for Your Recruitment Dollar

by Leah Gibbs

Are you a Recruiter?  RECEIVE UNLIMITED JOB POSTINGS until 31 December 2012. The Ultimate Value for Your Recruitment Dollar Maximize your access and tap into our talent pool of over 15,000 professionals with our best recruitment value—an unlimited job posting package.

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Sep 30, 2011 Job Search

Most in-demand jobs in Australia

by Leah Gibbs

Are you at a crossroads in your career? Are you looking for a new job or wanting to start tertiary education, but not too sure what you actually want to do yet?

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Sep 9, 2011 Job Search

20 great ways to find a job using LinkedIn

by Karalyn Brown

Looking for a job – Using LinkedIn will be your goldmine! Thinking of using LinkedIn to find a job? It is an absolute gold mine of information on jobs, and, as far as I am concerned, a real game changer in the business of online recruitment. Companies like Rio Tinto have signed deals with LinkedIn [...]

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Jul 25, 2011 Job Search

Tips for mothers returning to work

by Leah Gibbs

Returning to work after years as a full time home manager and mum can be intimidating. What is the best way to market yourself? How do you find a job? Do employers understand the demands on a working mum? Should you update your skills?

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Jul 21, 2011 Job Search

Is there life in recruitment Print advertising?

by Leah Gibbs

15 years ago the main way you’d learn about a new vacancy was via the major daily careers sections of the paper. At huge costs for recruiters and employers, it was all about creating a bigger, bolder and more effective print ad to capture the active seeker and passive browser. How it’s all changed!

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