Swamped with applications? Here’s where to find the top talent
Time has never been more valuable for Talent Acquisition departments. Here’s why hosting an intern is a fast, low-cost way of bringing in top talent. In today’s employment market Recruiters and Talent Acquisition teams are flooded with applications from job seekers, reeling from the impact of the pandemic. It’s been said that per job ad, recruiters can […]
5 Reasons Why 2021 is the Year of the Intern
With the trials and tribulations of 2020 firmly in the rear-view mirror, businesses and organizations are now determined to look forward – preparing for the next period of work (whether virtual or in-person) which should thankfully (hopefully) look more encouraging than the majority of last year. Despite this cautious optimism, it’s no secret that 2020 has […]
How a PE intern became an award-winning Project Manager
Our guest contributor Elegant Media shares the success story of a PE intern who got hired after his internship and went from being a fresh graduate, to becoming part of an award-winning team. Starting the journey with PE and Elegant Media Kunal Raghani was in the final year of his bachelors of information technology at Monash University in […]
Making of a Mentor
Deciding to become a mentor is a big step. You may have concerns about managing your workload alongside your new role, not to mention how to navigate all of this in a COVID world! Things have certainly changed. As employability experts, Performance Education has spent the better part of 13 years perfecting our program so […]
Top 5 ways internships bring value to your organisation
Having a graduate complete an internship within your organisation can be a very rewarding experience for both parties. Here are the TOP 5 WAYS Interns bring value to your organisation; Graduates can support a team with exposure to day-to-day tasks or contribute to key projects Having recently graduated, interns can bring a fresh set of […]
How To Host An Intern
Hosting an internship with your organisation is a simple and effective way to connect with graduate talent. Internships are increasingly popular choices for motivated graduates looking to enhance their skills, connect with industry professionals, and gain real-world experience to help them in their career journey. University graduates bring a new and fresh approach to companies with their […]
Scrum 101 for IT Graduates
You’ve just completed your IT degree and think you’re ready for the workforce. You’ve gone to some job interviews, and they’re asking you about your experience with Scrum and agile work environments. The trouble is… you haven’t had that experience, and you’re not really sure what they’re talking about and you have no idea where […]
Why you should be writing a thank you email
Writing a “Thank You” email to an interviewer after an internship or job interview is one of the easiest yet impactful things you can do. Not only does it make you stand out against other job candidates, but it also gives you a chance to reiterate your interest in the role. It sounds so simple, […]
3 mistakes to avoid on your job application
I recently went through the recruitment process for some roles at PE, and expected things to be fairly simple and straight-forward. I put the job advert out there, waited for the emails to come flooding in, and then braced myself as I went through the submissions we received. That was when I noticed the mistakes. […]
What to expect in the job market right now
The job seeker market and employment landscape is changing, constantly. If you’re a recent graduate, here is what you need to know about the skills you need, what employers are looking for, and what to prepare for when you start sending out your applications. PE works with a number of businesses in Australia – from […]