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Throughout the recruitment process, it’s important to remain authentic and true to yourself at all times in order to get the best out of the experience. As a Recruiter, something I get asked about a lot is what not to say in interviews, or what is the most common concern when it comes to answering interview questions. The best advice I can give ...

Whether your business experiences seasonal variations, special projects or changing market conditions, it’s inevitable that from time to time, your business or marketing team just won’t always have the resources to get the job done. What’s also inevitable is that businesses that can stay nimble and flexible will be the ones that win out in an ev...

The world of recruitment is fast-paced and high stakes. Clients are looking to hire the right person to achieve their business objectives, and candidates are looking for roles that let them build a rewarding career. As recruiters, it’s our role – and responsibility - to bridge those respective needs. The competition to land the right introductio...

With the recent upswing of investment in the Hunter region and numerous infrastructure-related roles presently on offer in the local job market, large employers are increasingly on the lookout for specialised talent. And specialised talent – particularly in the areas of engineering, technical, supply chain and operations – can be harder to find ...

Just like that, July is almost here and we’re starting off a fresh new financial year…. Can you believe it? With the peak of end of year reconciliations, reporting and FY20 business planning nearly out of the way, it’s important to take some time to sit back and reflect on the year and cement your personal and business goals for the coming finan...

Do you consider yourself a good listener? Listening is a vital skill to be a successful recruiter. That’s not to say it’s always easy... we are human after all. It takes focus and energy to really listen to someone, to not let the mind momentarily wander to your next deadline, or the email that pinged into your inbox just before you left your de...

We’ve conducted and sat through lots of interviews over the years, and if there’s one thing that we can guarantee will make you stand out from the candidate crowd, it’s preparation. It may sound obvious, but it’s surprising how many candidates forget the importance of doing your homework before putting yourself in front of an interviewer. For th...

The battle to not only attract but then retain top talent is undeniably becoming more challenging. A key way to gain a serious competitive edge is to make the onboarding experience for your new hires as seamless and robust as possible. And it’s not just about getting them through the door! The benefits of a good onboarding process are numerous: ...

What did the iconic Australian biscuit say to the candidate? It’s an odd question to contemplate, but the answer may just unlock the secret to nailing your next job interview! Answer Situation. Action. Outcome. Not just a savoury snack that many of us grew up on, the SAO is also a simple and effective technique to help calm your nerves, focus yo...

I'm a recent recruit to recruitment – I joined peoplefusion earlier this year after several years leading a team of 150 casual and permanent staff whose job it was to provide exceptional customer service. Part of the onboarding process which I managed was ensuring everyone was on the same page when it came to customer service etiquette, includin...