When looking through job adverts, you will notice that one of the key attributes many companies look for in their employees is proactiveness. However, many graduates and entry level professionals may wonder, how can I demonstrate that I am proactive when I have limited work experience or whilst I am still studying? Here are 4

Learning from others can be a great way to further develop your own skills and to gain insight into a specific role or industry you may be interested in. Below you can read how a successful banker started his career and the tips he has for anyone wishing to develop a successful career in the

You have been called to an interview, your heart is pounding and you are starting to get anxious. Research shows that non-verbal communication plays an important role in the interview process. Many hiring managers form a lasting impression within 90 seconds, even though the average interview lasts for 40 minutes! Your body language can affect

Having worked with many graduates I often find that they have not added their previous or current role at McDonald’s, Woolworths or local café etc. to their resume as they feel it is not relevant to their chosen profession. Graduates often ask me “How is it going to help me find a job in IT/Accounting

Graduating from an IT degree/Masters is only the beginning. It is not your passport to a job. Here are 5 things you should be doing in order to make yourself more employable. Keep your skills updated The programming languages you have studied in university may no longer be in popular use. You may not have

The job market is competitive and there are many graduates out there with the same qualifications.  So how will you stand out and have a successful career? Many people underestimate the importance of soft skills in their career but these skills are an increasingly important focus for hiring managers and can mean the difference between

The first impression you make on a potential employer is the most important of all. It sets the tone for all relationships to follow and you cannot take back a first impression! So, what contributes to the first impression you make? One very important area is your appearance and how you dress. In the Australian