Many of us speak in hushed, anxious tones when discussing the pending integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the workplace…machines replacing people, unemployment rising, it is enough to instil fear into the hearts of many. Yet what if we took...
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Artificial Intelligence…friend or foe?
Read MoreDid you know that the inexperienced graduate is a great investment?
Read MoreWhen hiring new staff it’s easy to bypass the seemingly more challenging recruit of a graduate. This is particularly so if you are focused on hiring a candidate with experience. With all hires presenting an element of risk, and experience...
Cover Letter Examples for Job Seekers
Read MoreCover letters can bring an enthusiastic job seeker unstuck. But with these few simple tips you should be crafting tailored, relevant cover letters that get read every time. There is no single cover letter that all recruiters will love or that will be the right...
Resume Examples for Job Seekers
Read MoreWhat’s stopping you from taking a sabbatical?
Read MoreDo you dream of taking a break from your job? (I heard that resounding chorus of “YES!”) Just to be clear though, I’m not talking about a short vacation, I’m talking about six months to a year. I’m sure that...
Positivity in the workplace.
Read MoreRaise your hand if your pet hate is seeing your co-workers coming to work sick? Boy, that’s a lot of hands. So why do we do it? Employers love workers who show up to work, regularly. They do not like...
Awkward relationship with the boss? Hmm…
Read MoreSo you don’t have the best relationship with your boss. Actually, it’s painfully uncomfortable and you work harder at avoiding them than building the rapport. Tell me, have you taken a moment to consider that this is affecting your work...
The Unsociable Side of Work
Read MoreShift work has its perks, but it can have a very anti-social impact on your life. If you ask most people who work nights and weekends to explain the positives of their job role, they’re likely to first respond with...
SJ Personnel understand how important a job title is, it makes for such a positive impact on a employee
Read MoreIt happens. Employee’s roles change with little to no warning. Sudden, unexpected, radical changes to your job role…what should you do? Clearly the first question that is going to cross your mind if suddenly in this position is; can they...
The hostile interviewer…get me out of here!!!
Read MoreJob interviews can be highly unnerving, as you are all too aware. The downright rude interviewer is another matter altogether. Should you persist with the interview through to the end, or cut it short and walk out? One question that...