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Redundancy experience
In most cases when people are told of their redundancy it comes as a shock. It is an emotional hit on par with a death in the family, divorce or other similar awful events.
... read moreOngoing learning post COVID and Artificial Intelligence
To keep yourself relevant and up to date all workforce participants need to undertake continuous formal training and self-improvement.
... read moreJob search, your email address and personal brand
A job search is all about making quick high-quality impressions on hiring managers and recruiters...so what do your email address and personal brand say about you?
... read moreSalary negotiation strategy
Having worked with numerous job seekers over the years I have seen many people take less money and benefits in fear of losing an opportunity or job...this also applies to senior executives.
... read moreEmployers in the redundancy process
It's a tough gig...have no doubt about it, retrenching long term employees is a hard and thankless task.
... read moreOlder workers welcomed
Older workers are now welcomed across many sectors, which is a major change from five or more years ago.
... read moreGraduate job seekers
Many graduates are underprepared to transition into the workforce, and this can quickly translate into frustration and worst of all never actually using the university qualifications that they have worked so hard to obtain.
... read moreOnline job applications (does it work?)
The internet provides a simple way of applying for jobs, as well as presenting yourself to numerous potential employers...but does it work?
... read moreWho's afraid of interviews
Interviews are like going to the dentist, we get nervous and think the worst, with the actual event usually not matching our fears.
... read moreJob search...is there a better way? YES!
Most people simply apply to online job sites and hope for the best.
... read moreForget the resume
Have you ever wondered why people with lousy resumes (or in some cases no resume) still get a job?
... read moreBehavioural interviews explained
If you've just answered the question, "tell me about a time" then you're probably facing a behavioural interviewer. What's a behavioural interview?
... read moreDon't listen to recruiters
It is a common misconception that recruiters are working in the interests of the applicants/candidates...WRONG, WRONG, WRONG!
... read moreRecord your career achievements
In every job, you have always keep an up to date list of your achievements and training.
... read moreSorry your application was unsuccessful
It's not a pleasant feeling when you are rejected for what you believe was your ideal job, and after you had put in a strong application and interview process.
... read moreMigrant jobs
The selection by Australian employers of migrant candidates is based on a range of factors published in the ABS Survey of Characteristics of Recent Migrants.
This is a fascinating topic as ACMA works with numerous migrants throughout Australia and many of these issues keep recurring year after year, with this study being a formal attempt to identify some of these vexed issues.
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Key selection criteria & Capability statement responses
ACMA has developed methods to assist people to systematically write focused key selection criteria and capability statement responses in accordance with strict public sector job application protocols.
... read moreOutplacement services revolution
Outplacement services in Australia have been revolutionised with the development of ACMA's cloud-based online career management system.
... read moreCareer change services revolution
Career change services in Australia have been revolutionised with the development of ACMA's cloud-based online career management system.
... read moreCareer change advice
Career change is one of the most important initiatives you will undertake throughout your adult life...so you had better get it right.
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