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Call me! Why recruiters want you to pick up the phone

Marilyn Jones, Monday, 19th August 2019 - Experienced recruiter Marilyn Jones advises job seekers to call before they apply, and always read the selection criteria carefully.

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To cover or not to cover…

Marilyn Jones, Monday, 15th July 2019 - Experienced recruiter Marilyn Jones offers job seekers some advice on the do’s and don'ts of a great cover letter.

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Westpac Social Change Fellowship: 10 tips for writing a successful application

Contributor, Monday, 15th July 2019 - If you had the chance to invest in your professional and personal development to increase your impact, would you do it? The Westpac Social Change Fellowship gives you this opportunity.

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Lost your job? Here’s what you need to do now.

Maggie Coggan, Friday, 5th July 2019 - Getting made redundant is tough, but it’s not the end of the world. Deborah Wilson from PlusOne Recruitment explains how you can make the most of the experience and bounce right back.

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One why at a time

Contributor, Tuesday, 2nd July 2019 - Sarah Powell is the founder of Champions Academy and a 2019 Westpac Social Change Fellow. Here she shares insights into her fellowship experience and how it has helped her stay true to her why.

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Too much or too little

Marilyn Jones, Monday, 10th June 2019 - In Australia we use the words CV and resume interchangeably but there are some differences between the two, writes experienced recruiter Marilyn Jones.

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Professional development out of your reach? This might be for you

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 6th May 2019 - With professional development training a luxury many charities can’t afford, a program is promising to match charity leaders up to top corporate employers to develop their leadership skills for free.

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