Job hunting can feel like a full-time job. Endless applications, tailored cover letters, resume tweaks, interview prep… it’s a lot. But guess what? You don’t have to do it all alone. AI tools can be a secret weapon in your job hunt – helping you save time, stand out, and remain organised throughout the process. […]
Don’t you love those days where you wake up feeling rested and refreshed, powering through your day at work, look up at the clock at it’s already the afternoon? Love that feeling when you leave work that you have achieved so much and feel like you really kicked goals today? But then others when you […]
I wrote a blog in January this year about “The importance for being prepared for online interviews” and my next blog is on “What Not to Say in a Job Interview”. The number of times I have heard these statements below really do make me cringe. You are a great candidate so please, please, please, […]
In the fast-paced world of recruitment, success isn’t measured by how many roles you fill—it’s about the right fit. A good recruiter doesn’t just match resumes to job descriptions; they connect people with opportunities that genuinely align with their skills, values, and career goals. There’s nothing more satisfying than seeing the perfect candidate thrive in […]
2025 – The year of retention and development? The cycle of work life just does not stop, does it? A minute ago, we were enjoying the festive season, but we now look at the date and we are in March and heading for the end of a quarter, which will lead to end of the […]
Filtering the valuable from the noise, a valuable leadership skill. Most of us recognise how crucial our digestive system is for maintaining good health. You just need to do a quick search on ‘gut health’ to see how important it is to overall health. But have you ever considered the need for a similar system […]
How to Ace Your Interview and Secure a Job in the Australian Mining Industry The Australian mining industry is one of the largest and most lucrative in the world, offering numerous opportunities for those with the right experience and skillset. If you’re looking to land a mining job in Australia, your interview is your golden […]
As we begin 2025, some of you may have started a new job. It’s a fresh start, and with that comes new challenges and opportunities. For me, after two years of recruiting in the blue-collar sector, I took the leap and joined Optimum in October 2024 to focus on white-collar recruitment. Even though I had […]
As I write this, we are waiting (and hoping) to see if tomorrow the Reserve Bank will announce the first rate cut since holding the cash rate at 4.35% since November 2023. With so many headlines around a stagnant economy and the cost-of-living crisis, are we really basing all optimism on this announcement? What’s been […]
Career Defining Moments – Maddi’s Bold Career Move Moving to a new city is one thing. Moving to a new city and stepping into a brand-new career? That’s a whole different challenge. But that’s exactly what Maddi Carroll did. She left behind a promising career in Melbourne’s commercial projects and maintenance industry, packed her bags […]
