Blog - August 2022

  • What makes a good job advertisement?

    What makes a good job advertisement?

    Posted on Sunday, August 21, 2022 by Kieran Moran — No comments

    Competition is tighter than ever when it comes to recruiting for your business. One of the key elements to ensuring you attract the right candidates is your recruitment advert. Bear in mind, a well thought-out advertisement not only attracts the attention of the right candidates, it can allow candidates who aren’t suitable to self-elect out of your hiring process, saving them and you time and ...

  • Queensland skills shortage critical

    Queensland skills shortage critical

    Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2022 by Kieran Moran — 1 comment

    Queensland's skills shortage is accelerating alarmingly, with more than 40,000 workers urgently needed to halt the growing crisis which is suppressing the economy. The issue is due largely to the mining boom in the state's north luring workers, with almost every sector being affected, though manufacturing and technical trades are being hit the worst. According to business lobby groups, even ...

  • Job Interview Fundamentals

    Job Interview Fundamentals

    Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2022 by Kieran Moran — No comments

    I don’t think I’ve ever heard any candidate or job seeker telling me that they love attending interviews. While they can be daunting, just following some basic preparatory steps can help relieve the stress and ensure a really successful interview. It goes without saying, but first impressions count! Cover off the basics of dressing appropriately and presenting yourself in a clean and tidy ...