Graduates: New Skills Frontier
The concept of a career is an ominous task for even the most accomplished people. What do I commit to? What do I train for? Will I still like it in 10 years? Today’s graduates spend the bulk of their young adult life working toward their aspirational career goals. They spend their young high school […]
What have I learnt at my time here at Quay?
Expectations When we commence in our new role we have different expectations. We look for a job that can provide us with steady employment and security. We research the company and look for reviews which highlight a company’s strong reputation, providing a place where we are proud to work. We look for a Manager/Supervisor who […]
What are the market salary trends?
It’s the question on everyone’s mind. What is the market like? Am I being paid appropriately? I’m here to tell you, with the information readily accessible today, both of those questions can be answered. The first question, what is the market like? I could tell you what the unemployment rates are in Australia or […]
“Do you have any questions?”
You’ve reached the final stage: your CV was selected among many other applicants, you conquered the telephone screen and now, here you are, sitting in front of the interviewer, talking confidently about your skills and major achievements when then, all of a sudden you’re asked: ”Do you have any questions?”. A job interview should be […]
Social media guide for job seekers
In today’s digital society, with almost everyone active on at least one form of social media, we each have a digital footprint that follows us wherever we go whether we like it or not. Managing your online reputation is increasingly important, especially if you are actively searching for a new role in the job market. […]
The Most In-Demand Tech Roles in 2018
I have been recruiting IT professionals for State Government for six years now, which means keeping up-to-date with the ever-changing set of in-demand skills in the tech industry. With technology advancing faster than ever, companies are having to adapt with a modern workforce of employees with the necessary skills to keep them ahead of the […]
IT careers in NSW Government – what are the benefits?
One of the biggest drivers for the IT labour market is the increased needs for the integration of new technologies into everyday business practices. We’re finding a lot of our candidates and clients talking to us about the ‘Cloud’ being a particularly prominent piece of technology, used in a range of businesses and prized for […]
Resilience: It’s Importance in Modern Business
This week’s Quay Appointments Breakfast Seminar was around the topic of ‘Resilience’ and its importance in modern business. We heard from two inspirational guest speakers, Annabelle Chauncy & Janepher Nansubuga, from the School for Life Foundation. Annabelle founded School for Life at the age of 21. Along the way she has dealt with a multitude […]
What are the top 5 essential skills of a Receptionist?
Today, 9th of May 2018, marks International Receptionist Day; a day to appreciate these often unsung heroes. The aim of this day is to raise awareness of the value a Receptionist brings to a company and appreciate the way they keep the day-to-day activities of a business running smoothly. Receptionists have multiple responsibilities, often […]
“Thanks, but it was a team effort”: The art of accepting a compliment.
I have always been a person who vehemently denies compliments and expressions of gratitude. On an honest, realistic and truthful note, I like many other people, thrive on praise. Praise helps me strive for better and motivates me to work harder. However, the fear of appearing as a cocky egomaniac has often paralysed […]