The landscape of work has undergone a significant transformation over the past few years, fundamentally altering what professionals value most in their careers. Adecco’s comprehensive Return to Work Survey, gathering insights from over 2,400 Australian professionals, reveals that today’s job seekers are prioritising factors beyond traditional considerations like salary and advancement opportunities. Our survey shows…
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Posted 18 Jan 2021 •How to Quit a New Job if Something Better Comes Up
You have spent a lot of time and energy on your job search and you have just been successful and finally you get a job offer and accept the job. Perhaps you are about to start the new job or have been in it for a month or two but then you get a call…
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Posted 11 Jan 2021 •How to Speak to Your Boss with Confidence
In the elevator, in the kitchen at lunch time near the coffee machine… there are plenty of moments when you might cross paths with your boss or other senior leaders in your organisation. If you have difficulties starting a conversation, don’t worry; we’ve got you covered with some handy topics to help you to handle…
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Posted 13 Oct 2020 •How to Apply For an Internal Position
You have found the perfect job and – bonus! – it’s in your current company. Applying for an internal position may seem like an easy route at first, but it requires a good balance of tact, honesty, and professionalism. You may know the company inside and out but being an existing employee doesn’t guarantee you…
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Posted 6 Oct 2020 •Should You Recommend a Friend For a Job?
We are all familiar with the saying “never mix business with pleasure”. But what about recommending a friend for a job? These days, it seems a job referral is the best way to land that perfect position. Considering 1 in 5 roles are filled because of employee referrals, chances are you’ll be in this situation…
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Posted 2 Jun 2020 •Top 5 Yoga Stretches You Can do at Your Desk
With work and life now somewhat combined, we have become one with our laptops and desks. We sit in front of our screens faced with more problems than just the confrontational email, and the dreaded zoom meeting that drags on! In today’s world we are all Desk Jockeys running a race against lower back pain,…
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Posted 16 Mar 2020 •Three Tips on How to Prepare For a Video Interview
There are many reasons why a video interview is a necessary step in the recruitment process for many businesses. It may be due to having a high number of applicants and needing to implement a few extra steps in order to sift through everyone in a fair and time efficient manner. You may also need…
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Posted 13 Jan 2020 •Job Hopping – Can it Hurt Your Career?
For years, it has been a norm for an employee to work for the same company or in a role for most of their working life. Getting the gold watch at your retirement was what many professionals once strived for. However, those days are long gone, and workers today are expected to have multiple roles…
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Posted 6 Jan 2020 •How to Get a Current Reference When You Want to Keep Your Job Search Confidential?
One of the key steps that must be done when getting a new role is to get a reference check. Your new employer needs to talk with people who can vouch for your work experience and work ethic, ensuring that you are who you say you are on your resume and in your interview. But…
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Posted 30 Dec 2019 •How to Get the Job of Your Dreams
Do you foresee a clear path towards the career you want? Perhaps you are still not sure, and you are exploring options? Getting the job of your dream can be easier that you think – you just need to get the basics right. Whilst many of us had grand dreams of becoming astronauts or policemen…