We all know job seekers are expected to be honest, polished, and transparent. But what happens when the employer is the one who bends the truth—or flat-out breaks it? You accept the job. Lower pay, sure, but hey—they promised a six-month salary review. Then…...
Interviews
Become interview savvy
Interviews can be really stressful. Part of that stress is the pressure you feel that you may be “caught out” by not having the right knowledge or skills. Confidence comes when you can happily ‘strut your stuff’ and talk on the same level as...
Internal Interview? Here’s How to Nail It (Without Digging Your Own Grave).
Internal interviews seem like a slam dunk, right? They already know you, your track record, your killer instincts… Yeah. That’s exactly what makes them dangerous. When you’re an internal candidate, you’re not the shiny new toy—they’ve seen you in action....
When rehearsing for a job interview backfires
The interview has just started. Pleasantries are exchanged and the candidate—we’ll call her Jill—is confident. She’s been rehearsing for a job interview like this a million times since getting the call. She’s prepared. Word perfect in fact....
Telephone Interviews: Are You Prepared?
So many first impressions are made on how a jobseeker looks. But what if the first job interview is a telephone interview? Phone interviews focus on content, not appearance, so this process can be a real boon for many who may be concerned about age discrimination or...
Employment Background Checks and You
In 2009/2010 374,500 people in Australia had been “up close and personal” with the Australian justice system. It would be fair to assume that in the past three years what with the growing demand for police action on our roads, and the pressures of job...