The email is often the first point of contact between you and a perspective employer, and can solely determine whether or not you are considered for the position. Below are some tips to help you get the most out of your initial emails.
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How Recruitment Agencies work
What do Recruitment Agencies do? Recruitment Agencies are engaged by companies to find them suitable candidates. They may specialise in particular occupations or sectors or cover a specific geographical location. While many of the national recruitment organisations have high street branches, increasingly agencies conduct their operations via the internet using either their own website or … Continue reading »
Guide to Job Hunting: What Candidates want from Agencies
What Candidates want from Agencies So what are job seekers looking for when they enter the recruitment market? If you can tick these boxes about your relationship with a recruitment consultant, it means you are having a positive experience! 1. Talking to someone who is knowledgeable about their background, their company, what their potential career path may … Continue reading »
Australian Governement Urges Women to work in mining
Mining Jobs shortage in Australia The Queensland government is urging young women to consider a job in construction, mining, or manufacturing. Minister for Women Karen Struthers said women could help fill some of the gaps in the growing skills shortage problem plaguing the mining industry. Struthers said around 140,000 skilled workers were needed in Queensland’s mining and … Continue reading »
Email Tips for Jobseekers
In most instances your email is the first point of contact with a prospective employer or new network contact. It also sets the tone for whether they perceive you in a positive or negative light. Employing proper email etiquette can be the difference between getting an interview, call back or network referral, or having the … Continue reading »
Moving From a Small Town Job to a Big City Career
Job Reclocation Deciding to relocate for work can be a very tough choice with many factors to consider. For some, choosing to pack up life and head for more opportunity could mean moving from a small town of several thousand people to a major metropolitan area with a population in the millions. Preparing for a new … Continue reading »
How people use LinkedIn
How people use LinkedIn – JobContax on LinkedIn Recently,Lab42 conducted a survey of LinkedIn users to learn about how they use LinkedIn and how often they use it. The results are very enlightening. LinkedIn has taken a backseat to Facebook in recent years, and more recently, buzz about Google+ has usurped even Facebook buzz. However, LinkedIn had a successful IPO … Continue reading »
457 Visa Australia
457 Visa Working with both individuals and corporate clients, JobContax has extensive experience dealing with the 457 visa. Our Australian partners are able to use their local knowlegde, offering fast and friendly services tailored specifically to your needs. Relocation is a big step and is important to get right first time, every time. You need expert … Continue reading »
Job Interview Research
Preparing for an interview? Need to impress your boss? Want to improve your lot in your career? Here are points to research, know and use accordingly. You don’t need to look far, but taking the time to consider these four points about a company you may want to work for will serve you well. The Company’s Goal: What is the company’s … Continue reading »
Who Uses LinkedIn?
Many businesses are still unconvinced of how useful LinkedIn will be for them, whether employees should be encouraged to use it or whether there is any real business value in the site. I wanted to put together some essential stats that show just how big LinkedIn has become and why you can’t afford to ignore … Continue reading »
What is an Australian 457 Visa?
All JobContax Jobs come with Australian 457 Visas All jobs in Australia on www.JobContax.com come with 457 visa attached. Due to the shortage of experienced skilled Construction and Engineering professionals in Australia, suitable foreign national are being offered 4 year working visas (457) by employers. The 457 visa entitles the bearer and their family to live and … Continue reading »
