Career Advice

There's no excuse not to research
With the wealth of accessible information on the internet these days, there’s no excuse not to do your homework about…

Learning from your mistakes
Aside from the sigh of relief that it’s over, what else should you do after an interview? More than anything…

Give concrete examples
When responding to selection criteria it is important to give concrete examples of how you have responded to situations or…

Where do you see yourself five years from now?
The best answer to this question shouldn’t be “Your boss” or “Retired drinking mimosas on the beach in Mexico”. a…

Why were you out of work for so long?
Because I dig the dole isn't a really great answer to this.

Anticipate what you will be asked
Being well prepared before the interview is the best thing you can do to show the prospective employer that you…

Keep a check on your internet life
We all have some form of social media that might show us in a not so flattering light. But did…

Keep a portfolio
These days, employers don’t just want to know that you’re qualified for a job, they want to see concrete proof…

How will the interview be structured?
While interviews aren’t always the same, they often follow a pretty general structure that once you’re aware of can help…

Don’t be late
First impression count and arriving at an interview late, flustered and with excuses is likely not to count in your…