Well, it’s not exactly a trick question, but a lower Aussie dollar certainly means different things to different people, whether you’re looking for a job or looking for a new recruit. For anyone working in export industries, the news is welcome. The lower dollar means more competitive prices for our big agribusiness exports like beef,…
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Is the New Year a good time to look for a job?
It can be! You’ve had a break from the office, you’ve spent time thinking about what’s really important to you and you honestly don’t think you can spend another day doing something you despise. Life’s too short. On the other hand, your current job provides financial security and depending on which stage of life you’re…
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Are you looking for a good all-rounder or a single star quality?
Here’s West Recruitment’s 5 tips to help prioritize skills and experience before you write the position description. Before you start deciding if the skills and experience you’re looking for belong in the: ‘must possess’, ‘highly desirable’ or ‘ideal, but not essential’ category, it’s worth thinking about about the strengths and weaknesses of ‘experts’ versus ‘generalists’.…
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Time to talk? 5 tips for having a constructive conversation with the boss
Asking for a pay-rise, flexible working hours or a promotion is never easy and for some people, the thought of having that conversation is enough to make sure it NEVER happens. The following steps might not get you the perfect outcome immediately, but they should give you the confidence to stride down that corridor and…
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