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AI is everywhere. From helping us navigate morning traffic to crafting Instagram-worthy captions, it’s revolutionising industries, and recruitment is no exception. But as the saying goes, just because you can doesn’t mean you should. Especially when it comes to letting AI take the wheel on your CV or cover letter. In this light-hearted dive into…

The Hidden Costs of Chasing the Money There’s been a lot of noise on social media lately, debating whether Gen Z is wrong for changing jobs early and often, all in pursuit of higher pay. Some say this is the natural way of the world now—why shouldn’t they be chasing the coin? After all, we…

Introduction One of the most common questions employers ask when I present a candidate for a role is, “Why are they open to a new opportunity?” As a recruiter, I’ve learned that the reasons candidates give for seeking new roles often differ greatly from how employers interpret those reasons. Many of the candidates I work…

How Attractive Are You?  Attractiveness in recruitment is far more than skin deep. When I talk about being attractive in the recruitment process, I’m not referring to physical appearances or superficial traits. Instead, I’m talking about the broader concept of attractiveness in the recruitment world, which involves a three-way street: candidates, employers, and recruitment companies….

As a recruiter, I often hear the same questions from ambitious professionals: “How do I make a more successful career?” “What do I need to do to get that promotion?” “How do I stand out from my peers?” Having thought about these questions and reflected on conversations I’ve had with business leaders and high achievers…

As we close the books on the 2023 financial year, it is time to reflect on the challenges and developments that have shaped Melbourne’s built environment. This year has been marked by a myriad of well-publicised issues—labour shortages, a housing crisis, planning challenges, government overspends, design/redesign delays, construction delays, Union hostility, wage growth, and of…

Labour shortages. Price hikes. Project delays. You’ve likely heard these phrases thrown around the media – and the job site – quite a bit. But what’s really challenging Victorian developers in 2024? We sat down with Illan Samuel, Managing Director at Samuel Property, to find out.   Squeezed like never before Victoria isn’t short of…

Think you need to make bold, sweeping changes to experience a career leap? Think again. It’s the clever mini-moves that can truly turbocharge your professional path. We’re talking smart, subtle tactics that create a solid platform for sustained success. Ready to get started? Here are five savvy strategies you can implement today to dramatically shift…

The long-awaited, $150 million Eden Project at Anglesea is one step closer to delivery after the initiation of design work. But local councillors remain sceptical that the project at the former Alcoa mine site will ever come to life. The project is a partnership between Alcoa and The Eden Project – a UK-based educational and…