Advice & tips for applying for a job
Friend of Ribit Tom Hitchcock, CEO of Purple Patch Consulting, shares his considerable knowledge on helping students and employers hire successfully. This is part 1 of a 3-part series of articles on the topic of improving engagement between job seekers, including students, recent graduates, those already in the workforce, and employers. Meeting the needs of …
To Hire Successfully, Companies Should Meet Job Seeker Needs. Read More »
For students, being cooped up at home right now can be a stressful and overwhelming experience. Some of you may be feeling different emotions while others simply will struggle to adapt, get motivated, get organised or even know what they should be doing. Here are some tips and ideas to help you survive and hopefully …
You’ve all heard a lot about hard skills and soft skills or ‘human skills’ as some people prefer to call them. Sometimes it’s hard for students to demonstrate that they have the technical or professional skills for a role because they haven’t had the workplace experience. As well as these “hard skills” learned through your …
As clichéd as it sounds, New Year resolutions can be useful to help you reflect on aspects of your life that you want to change or grow in the new year. As students, your aspirations are probably a mix of personal, academic and career ambitions. Many people try to kick-off their new year’s resolution from …
Five student resolutions to kick start your New Year Read More »
Job hunting isn’t easy. So, we’ve put together a list of things you can do to help speed up the process and although some may be little things, it’s usually those that make a difference. Review our list below and give it a try. 10. Build relationships before you need them Today, most jobs are …
Original post by Lachlan Kirkwood http://bit.ly/2iWrTce First times are always memorable and they’re always a great learning curve. If you’re currently a university student looking to embark on a journey into the digital industry, there’s truly no better time than now to start preparing yourself for your post-graduation job hunt. With Brisbane’s digital industry booming, there’s …
Facing a wall of employer indifference? Check that you’re giving yourself the best chance of succeeding.
It doesn’t have to be an epic piece of prose. Focus on a clean, professional summary which presents the best of what you can offer an employer.
