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  7 Steps to a Successful Job Interview

  Posted on November 12, 2011 by Susan in CAREERS

  Taking part in a face-to-face or telephone interview is an exciting, but daunting, thought for most job applicants.  Attending an interview for a job in Australia can be even more stressful for people who are newly arrived, or those for whom Australian English is not their mother tongue. Although Australia is famous for its relaxed [...]

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  Interview thank-you letters, a simple branding strategy for job seekers

  Posted on October 14, 2011 by Susan in CAREERS

  The process of job-hunting is essentially a marketing exercise, where, with all other things being equal, the most strategic marketer will win the job. The competition for good jobs across all levels of Australia’s job market is tough; and with many excellent applicants competing for a limited number of good jobs, it’s crucial to the [...]

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  How to write a winning application letter

  Posted on August 15, 2011 by Susan in CAREERS

  In today’s competitive job market, you might have an outstanding résumé, but unless it catches the employer’s attention, it is unlikely that you will obtain an interview. That’s where a well written application letter can make all the difference.  To develop a strong application letter, you must always remember that the sole purpose of your [...]

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  “Tell us a little about yourself” – how to answer 5 tough interview questions

  Posted on June 25, 2011 by Susan in CAREERS

  With a little advance preparation and practice, you can address the most difficult interview questions professionally and give yourself a strong advantage over applicants who walk into an interview unprepared.

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  Grammatical glitches that spell “disaster” for job seekers

  Posted on June 11, 2011 by Susan in CAREERS

  I was driven to write today’s post by the number of grammatical errors and misspellings I come across regularly, on resumes, application letters, websites, jobseekers’ blogs and their professional social media profiles.

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