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The top skills employers are looking for in recent grads

Applying for Jobs, Blog, Building a Profile, Interview Tips, Networking Tips, Student Advice
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In today’s employment landscape, having the right skills is crucial for graduates. Employers want to hire individuals who possess the necessary skills and abilities to perform the tasks and responsibilities of the job effectively and efficiently. The right skills demonstrate the graduate’s suitability for the role and indicate their potential for growth and success within …

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5 Reasons Why Your Business Needs an Internship Program

Blog, Business Advice
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The importance of internships in today’s job market Internships play a crucial role in today’s job market for businesses. They provide valuable work experience to students and recent graduates, allowing them to apply their classroom knowledge in real-world scenarios. By participating in internships, individuals can gain valuable skills and insights into their chosen field, making …

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Ribit Success Story: A Masters of Engineering talent at UNSW.

Blog, Student Advice, Success Stories
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Meet Seer Karla Mamporte. Seer is completing a Masters of Engineering (Structural Engineering) at UNSW and is due to graduate in January 2024. After attending the Ribit keynote webinar at the UNSW Professional Development Program on 15th  February 2023, Seer was inspired to set up her profile on the Ribit employment marketplace. Within one week, …

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SAS Australia joins public Ribit Marketplace.

Blog, Business Advice, Media

SAS Australia has announced that it is joining the public Ribit marketplace, which gives SAS Australia’s customers access to thousands of early-stage talent from various disciplines. The partnership began with a pilot in 2017 when CSIRO’s Data 61 division developed Ribit. Since 2019, SAS Australia has operated a private Ribit marketplace to provide an exclusive marketplace for …

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4 reasons why you should engage an intern to help with your projects?

Blog, Business Advice

Although most businesses are aware of the benefits of engaging with interns in a general capacity, many haven’t considered the possibility of bringing one on board for a specific task or project. However, instead of hiring a temp or contractor to fulfil a particular role on a project team, there are several advantages to getting …

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Success Story: An Inspiration for Women in IT

Blog, Student Advice, Success Stories, Women in Tech
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Dhanya Himaja first heard about Ribit when she was studying to complete her Masters in IT at Macquarie University. A talented international student, she joined Ribit’s community because despite her impressive credentials and experience, she was struggling to find part-time work in Australia that was relevant to her studies. In Ribit’s latest success story, Himaja …

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What about me? 5 ways to invest in your career

Applying for Jobs, Blog, Business Advice, Student Advice
ROI, Return on Investment

Friend of Ribit, Tom Hitchcock, CEO of Purple Patch Consulting, shares his considerable knowledge on helping students and employers hire successfully.

This is the third and final part of the story for our series of articles on the topic of improving engagement between job seekers, including students, recent graduates, those already in the workforce, and employers.

Read on to discover the results of a poll around team vs company culture and 5 things you need in your armoury to invest in your career.

How great is your first impression?

Applying for Jobs, Blog, Business Advice, Student Advice
Galah

As a guest writer for Ribit, Fiona McLean, CEO of The Social Index, shares more tips on how to make a great first impression and not come across as a bit of a Galah 😊. Fiona is an innovative, commercially savvy and strategic HR Executive who shares our passion for helping students become more employable and build rewarding careers.