The popularity of high-potential (HIPO) employee programs across organisations continues to rise and there’s a number of reasons why. Such programs are designed to address a common company challenge across many organisations, which is cultivating promising future leaders. Too often organisations invest in current leaders offering them leadership training and development programs, but forget about […]
The importance for being prepared for online interviews Welcome to 2025 and can I say that more than ever the importance of being prepared for any interview is critical. Gone are the days where candidates are dominating the market (well maybe in some arenas) but generally speaking, clients are now getting shortlists and can […]
The Key to Unlocking Top Talent in Construction: Why It’s About More Than Just Skills When it comes to recruiting in construction, technical skills are a must—but they’re just the beginning. Sure, you need skilled labourers, experienced engineers, and knowledgeable project managers. But let’s face it, no one wants a “skills-only” worker. What really makes […]
Reflecting On My Career as an Accounting Recruiter – 28.10.24 In 1998, I graduated from QUT with a Bachelor of Business – Accounting. I was fortunate enough to get my first Graduate Accounting role soon after, which I loved and stayed there for the next few years. This was such a great company, and all […]
Nedd Brockmann inspires us all to step out of our comfort zones and challenge ourselves for a greater purpose. Nedd Brockmann captured the hearts of Australians. Two years ago, he decided to run across Australia from Bondi to Perth. While many thought that running 3,944 kilometers across Australia was an impossible challenge, Nedd achieved it! […]
From Real Estate to Recruitment My career journey has taken me through many paths, but none have been as fulfilling as my recent transition from real estate to recruitment. Since graduating high school, I felt lost in my search for what truly ignited my passion. I dedicated years to becoming a lead agent in residential […]
Mastering the “What are your weakness?” Question: Turn it into a winning moment. “What are your weaknesses?” This question is often uncomfortable but common in interviews. To answer it effectively, be honest and self-aware without undermining your candidacy. Focus on a genuine weakness that isn’t a core job skill, explain how you recognized it, share […]
We live in interesting times! Look around outside your own little vortex and you’ll soon see what I mean: Globally, we have wars going on, we have one of the largest nations in the world in a dividing political election, we have new Governments in France, UK. Here in Australia, we have a mixed economy […]
As we look to the future, one thing is clear: artificial intelligence (AI) is set to revolutionise recruitment in ways we’ve only begun to imagine. From enhanced candidate sourcing to automated interviewing, AI is reshaping how companies find, engage, and hire talent. 1. Reduced Sourcing Time Gone are the days of sifting through countless resumes […]
