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If I had a dollar for every time a hiring manager complained about ‘entitled’ employees, I’d be on a yacht right now, sipping something expensive. But instead, I’m here to tell you why leadership—not whining—is the real game-changer.  Ask any hiring manager in construction or property what’s frustrating them, and chances are they’ll tell you:…

Potential. It’s that magical word sprinkled over resumes and whispered in boardrooms. Employers claim they want it, candidates say they have it, and recruiters like me? Well, we’re often the ones tasked with unearthing it like archaeologists digging through a desert of generic CVs. But what is potential, really? It’s not just a buzzword or…

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…