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Only a handful of years ago I took the plunge and started my own business, SJ Personnel, a Geelong based job recruitment specialist firm. For those of you who have taken the leap to become your own boss you will...

Employee retention is high on the agenda of all businesses. In fact workplace loyalty is desired from both sides of the fence. Now take a moment and ask someone if they intend to work for the same company for more...

When we are teenagers swiping other people’s purchasers and pressing buttons on a register we dreamt of what we will someday buy… you know…when we earn our first ‘real’ pay packet. I’m sure that the graduates now heading out to...

You can spend some time studying a candidate’s resume and chatting to them about their work history, but in the interview you’re only getting their best first impression. Why not take the word of others who have spent quite a...

Career opportunities…we’re all looking for them. Those companies that put time and effort into employee development and growth soon get a thumbs-up reputation in the marketplace. And job seekers are beating down their door. Many employees are uncertain about their...

Landing a job interview in today’s employment market is gold. Many positions are fiercely contested by hundreds of applicants. To get invited to interview is a great achievement. Some of you have excellent credentials backed up by some impressive work...

The job applications are coming in thick and fast, but none of the candidates are proving to be even remotely close to what you are looking for. Some of you will have found yourself in this situation before and compromised...

Have you ever paid much thought as to the value of a job title? Just imagine for a moment if your title was changed from Salesman to Account Manager. How will your co-workers, clients and suppliers now view your position...

Whenever we need a new recruit we automatically reach out to online job boards or the local newspapers. Maybe you need a more creative approach, even a quirky scheme to capture the interest of a larger pool of applicants. Something...

So you’ve been out of the job market for an extended period time. Maybe you’ve been raising a family and finally the nest has emptied, or the isolation of staying at home has proven too challenging for you, or perhaps...