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Australian Women in Recruitment

Australian Women in Recruitment (AWIR), a community group founded by women at LinkedIn, is on a mission to empower and uplift female leaders in the Australian recruitment industry.

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Top Tips for a Professional Job Application

Are you struggling to get noticed when applying for job opportunities? Do you meet the requirements of the role, but are still not progressing any further in the recruitment process?In most cases, your formal application is the first and only impression of you as a candidate, to recruiters and hiring managers.Here are my top recommendations…

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The Global Search for ESG Talent

A perfect storm in from Western Australia The collision of talent shortages and a self-imposed island state The global pandemic, coupled with the climate change movement has created a momentum that is forcing corporations to review their purpose and impact. Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) measures are now taking a front seat in corporate conversations…

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Preparing for the Interview

When it comes to preparing for an interview, where do you start? Being unprepared may leave you feeling anxious as you approach your interview, and could demonstrate a lack of interest in the organisation and role. Over preparing, whilst it seems like the logical thing to do, could potentially be your down-fall. A question outside…

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Whats App Scam Warning

BDT have been alerted to a WhatsApp Scam where a person is claiming to be a BDT consultant looking to discuss career opportunities with candidates. We would never ask for personal details over messaging platforms. If you are concerned about a recent message please contact your local branch to verify the communication. For further information…

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Got that Monday morning feeling?

It could be time to leave your job. David* reached over to switch off his buzzing alarm clock, and his stomach tightened, with the sinking realisation that it was Monday.  That feeling of a lack of excitement was getting to be an everyday part of waking up to go to work. David used to enjoy…

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The New Normal and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals

As COVID 19 vaccination rates continue to increase, the world moves towards some level of normality following the seismic upheavals of 2020 and the global pandemic. Here, in Australia, our impact was limited but our economic recovery and rebound has been remarkable given where we were 12 months ago. As global populations are being vaccinated…

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DIVERSITY IN THE RESOURCES SECTOR

We recently moderated a panel discussion at one of WA’s leading Women in Mining & Resources, and Women in Leadership conferences. Through carefully scripted questions, we explored big businesses’ thoughts and ideas on gender diversity and inclusion. The panel comprised of several highly accomplished leaders from a selection of industries, including the Mining and Resources…

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IWD 2021 – Victoria

Meet Victoria, Researcher for Beilby Downing Teal Queensland Brief overview of your job National and international candidate sourcing and selection of Senior / Executive level candidates primarily within the Mining & Resources, Engineering and Construction sectors.  I Identify and approach potential candidates using a number of methods. Highlights and Challenges The roles I usually work…

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IWD 2021 – Choose to Challenge Denise Wetherall

Meet Denise, National General Manager – Government I lead the team of Consultants who provide recruitment support services to the WA and NT public and local government sectors.In addition, I also work closely with clients and help support them through their recruitment needs.It’s a challenging role where no one day is like any other –…

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Leadership – you don’t always need to look to the top!

Leadership – you don’t always need to look to the top! It would appear, now more than ever, that leadership scrutiny through a political, community or business lens is as intense as it has ever been. The COVID19 pandemic has ensured that leaders globally, at all levels, are being judged through the impacts on community…

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New Year, New Career Goals.

We have hit February: the festivities have finished up, and everyone is back at work. You’re looking at your screen, and motivation is low! Between those holiday sun-soaked pool days, home improvements and family outings you’ve realised you’re not where you want to be career-wise. Where did you veer off the path, and how do…

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Helping you in your search

Cover Letters Nowadays

A while ago a friend approached me and asked me a question about cover letters. He was applying for a job and knowing I work in recruitment wanted a 2nd opinion on what he had written. Naturally I gave my advice, but it got me questioning whether the cover letter is still relevant today and…

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CV’s That Open Industry Doors

Your CV is the key to opening the door to your next opportunity. In order to open up the best opportunities, your key needs to be in good shape. You might have some amazing skills and experience that have perfectly shaped you for the next big opportunity in your career – but if you don’t…

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Psychometric Assessment Tips

Why do organisations use psychometric tests for recruitment? Some employers include assessment testing as part of the selection process to make a better, more informed decision about a candidate. There is a range of questions that an assessment test can help answer such as; can this candidate do the job, will they do the job,…

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