Do you have a LinkedIn account and no clue what to do next? Like any valuable networking tool, LinkedIn takes some maintenance and tweaking in order to reap the benefits. Even if you are not job searching now, don’t be left behind the eight ball for when you need to or want to chase your […]
If you’ve read any of our posts, you will more often than not have come across the term keywords. As the title of this post suggests… yes, we are going to discuss keywords again! What are keywords, you ask? Good question. Keywords are the words that: a) define common qualities of the role you are […]
When deciding which resume you should use, it is beneficial to understand the value of each and also the drawbacks. This by no means should be taken as gospel; however, after reading, researching and seeking feedback from many employers and industry professionals regarding resumes, the below post summarises some key pros and cons of different resume […]
Each year there are a selection of career expos, fairs and networking opportunities to take advantage of. Below are some quick tips to use during and after a networking event that could boost your return. Before and during the event: Plan of attack – If you’re heading to an expo or fair, check their website prior […]
We always have clients who say to us, “It would be great to get a response from employers so I know how I went!” We get it! We’ve been there. We know how hard it is when you’ve sent off your application for that dream job. The job you knew you would be perfect for […]
So you’ve sent off your resume or attached it to an online recruitment portal and it’s now gone into the black abyss known as the ‘Applicant Tracking System’? Well, not exactly! However, applicant tracking systems or ATS, as they are more commonly known as, have a reputation for being synonymous with hindering jobseekers’ chances of […]
With upcoming career expos such as the ‘Reinvent You Career Expo’ on Saturday 22 & 23 March in Brisbane, there is no better time to brush up on your networking skills. But, what is networking? Networking is a highly undervalued and underestimated career activity that can assist many professionals, not just in their direct job […]
When it comes to work, home life and personal comittments, there are a selection of tools we all use to keep our life in order! Diary, Outlook calendar, lists, whiteboard, project management software and the list goes on. However, how many job seekers manage their job search activities with that same vigilance? Sure, there might be some […]
Interviews can be a daunting and stressful situation. However the below steps focus on how you can banish those pre-interview jitters and focus on the positive aspects of the interview. Take a moment You’ve practised, practised, practised…if you don’t know it by now, chances are, you will stress yourself trying to learn new […]
We received an email from a past client asking us some advice around an upcoming interview. They had a specific question that went like this, “If I am asked about my previous employer, what should I say?” Now, due to extensive conversations with this client around job history and background, we were fully aware of […]
A job has a different meaning to each person. What it represents and what it can lead to, should motivate you to push yourself to achieve these things. Does you current job allow you to reap the results of your labour? Are you getting what you desire out of your job? If the answer to […]
The problem with interviews and having it in your mind that you will be attending an interview, is that they have traditionally connoted a ‘one way’ street to, well, interviewing. An interview is a great time for both candidate and interviewer to get all the details, selling points, perks, offerings out of the bag. However, […]
Interviews can be a tricky meeting to prepare for! You have your research and prep to consider. You might even start drafting some common interview question responses, to be double prepared. With all that going on, it’s no wonder the question of ‘what you’re going to wear’ becomes a consideration at the very last minute. There is […]
Here at Winning Edge Resumes, we get a lot of enquiries from clients regarding information and where they should go to research different roles and or industries when considering a career change. There are plenty of sites on the web that can give you a lot of general information around a ‘job role’. However, we come across many […]
The war on talent is getting fiercer. One of the biggest trends for 2014 is internal referral programs. With the push for greater responsiveness and results driven recruitment, employers will be exhausting quality recruitment activities over traditional. What does this mean? If employers are giving their employees scouting incentives to find and source potential employees, […]