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Your photo on-line can assist you in securing job interviews
The article, ‘3 Reasons A Strong Online Photo Prompts Career Gold’ that I came across last week on the ‘Vault Careers’ website, prompted me to revisit the question of whether including a photo within a...
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Does correct spelling matter?
In a word, yes, and it is worth making the effort. Picture an employer faced with a pile of job applications. At first glance they are very similar – all the student applicants have relevant skills and...
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Job application bloopers – have pity on the recruiter!
OK, you’re really busy…and you need to get in that job application quickly. So you rush it through and then quickly click on ‘send’. BIG MISTAKE! I’ve been recruiting this month for a role here at Vic...
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The Loki Model Part II: Sometimes they come back and ask questions.
Last month, I talked a bit about how to be like Loki and ace a job application by telling the truth. Using the Norse god of lies as a case study, we talked about what not to say in a job interview. So...
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Referees – Who to Choose?
In the last couple of weeks quite a few students have asked me about referees. Were they important? Did you need to include them on your CV? Do employers really contact referees? How many referees do...
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Internship and graduate recruitment: What to expect and the key to nail each...
Internship and graduate recruitment has started. If you are new to the game, you may want to familiarise yourself with the process before starting. Even if you have been through the process before,...
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Are there any pointless jobs?
The article doing the rounds at the moment about the lifeguard at the Rio Olympics and people saying it’s a “pointless” job got me scratching my head. While there is no question that the swimmers this...
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Life of a secret shipper – a hobby for the CV?
The day I discovered shipping was the day my sane, adult self disappeared for good (if it was ever there in the first place). Shipping? Like, transporting something by sea….? Not quite “Shipping,...
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Tips from employers – job applications and interviews
Trimester One hasn’t even started yet and employers are already advertising internships for next summer and graduate positions for next year. I had a look on Victoria CareerHub and as of today there...
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The Good Old Days?
I’ve had a few interesting experiences recently where I’ve found myself comparing what happens to students now vs. what I experienced at the same age. I’m the grand ‘old’ age of 37 which isn’t ancient...
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