Congratulations – you’ve been invited to an interview following your job application…. now how to make a good impression…..   Do your research BEFORE your interview! Review the advertisement again. Research the company – Website, Facebook, LinkedIn. Where are you going for the interview – Are you going to drive (what is the parking availability) or use public transport – How long will it take? Prepare some questions that you

With the current employment market being so tough, proactive and motivated job seekers are looking for ways to get an edge on their competitors……..so maybe taking your application directly into the Manager is a way to stand out…….???   Let’s first of all have a quick walk in the shoes of the Manager who is trying to fill the role……A Manager’s day is ALWAYS busy…..the To Do List is constantly

Think about anyone that has ever told you not to bother paying a professional for help with your CV. What kind of comments are coming to mind?   Here are a few of the most common I’ve heard thrown around:  If you need a resume writer, you must not be good enough for the job anyway You don’t need a resume writer; they don’t know your experience any better than

We screen HUNDREDS of resumes every week…..and we can tell you that a huge number simply don’t get a pass mark!!! Frequently throughout the we will be frustrated by the format of resumes and commenting on the poor quality. As per my last blog – What Jobs Should I be Applying for (https://acworthrecruitment.com.au/job-seeker-series-what-jobs-should-i-be-applying-for/) – the information I’m putting out in this blog is not wrapped in fairy floss…..I’m giving REAL

Job seekers often become increasingly disheartened at not gaining interviews when they are applying for a stack of positions every week – which ultimately impacts on their self-esteem. Unfortunately, this is regularly due to the fact that they are applying for jobs that don’t match their experience and skill set. More than half of all applications I screen are quickly discarded because the candidate is not even remotely aligned with