Significant Candidate Concerns and How to Address Them
According to the latest Labour Force report by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the unemployment rate increased to 6.9% in September 2020 meaning there are nearly a million people jobless. Unemployment itself is just one of the top concerns among candidates today in Australia. Moving forward, millions of candidates fear employment uncertainties. Job Security We can’t blame […]
Multitasking: Does it Work?
Right off the bat, does multitasking make you more productive? It is impossible to come up with a definitive answer to this question. According to a long line of research, multitasking mostly leads to poor results or performances. Yet we continue to see multitasking as a key skill for many job candidates and one that […]
Finding Value in Job Rejection
No matter how resilient and optimistic you are, hearing ‘no’ over and over again when you are on the job hunt is tough. ‘Am I not good enough?’ ‘Is there something wrong with my resume?’ ‘Did I say something wrong during the interview?’ ‘I really thought it would go the distance.’ It will, you just […]
Timely Tips for Jobseekers Amidst the Pandemic
There is still no silver bullet for the COVID-19 pandemic and the disruption it has brought upon the world affecting millions of people. One big challenge these days is empowering jobseekers, many of whom lost their jobs due to the economic impacts of the pandemic. Nowadays, there are more jobseekers than there are job opportunities. […]
Japan vs Australia: Differences in Work Culture
My name is Joi and I am currently working as an intern here at Quay Appointments. While working in Australia as an intern from Japan, I found that there are three major differences between Japanese work culture and Australian work culture. For the duration of my 12 weeks of work, I have noticed that the […]
What Type Of Candidate Are You?
Have you ever taken a personality test? I know that after I take one, I’m naturally intrigued by my results and will read everything about what it reveals. I’ve always been really interested in these type of tests and wondered how my personality traits would influence my choice in pursuing a compatible career. Most people […]
Congratulations! You’ve got the interview. Now what?
Interview Preparation Congratulations! You’ve got the interview. Now what? For some, it’s just a wait until interview day, put on business attire and walk into the interview with a smile. For others, there’s a bit more prep involved, and those are the candidates that land the job. Let’s talk about some of the finer points […]
Work, Social Life and Study – How Do You Keep Up?
At first glance, a good work-life balance for students seems to be easy to achieve because most timetables contain just a few lectures per week and a lot of spare time. However, in reality this looks a bit different. Besides the lectures, there are many other obligations you need to manage such as writing assignments, […]
My job experience in Australia – how is it different from California?
Work Life In California, when we work, we must clock in and clock out. Before you are hired, the hiring managers are nice and create a diverse workplace. However, after you are hired, the managers can be biased. In my belief, there is not as many job opportunities as in Australia because of the strong […]
Resume Tips To Secure Your Dream Job
The best piece of advice I’ve ever received regarding a resume is, ‘consider your resume like your passport, it is your pass to getting that job you’re seeking.’ This advice was given to me by Quay Appointments Operations Manager, Philip Divilly. You would want your resume to be a reflection of yourself and to be […]