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Work Life

How to tell if you’re liked at work – or if people just tolerate you

How to tell if you’re liked at work – or if people just tolerate you

Work Life

Quitting with class – resign from your job like a pro

Quitting with class – resign from your job like a pro

Job Search

Rejected for a perfect job? Here’s what’s really happening

Rejected for a perfect job? Here’s what’s really happening

Work Life

Breadcrumbing at work – why everyone is doing it (yes, even you)!

Breadcrumbing at work – why everyone is doing it (yes, even you)!

Interviews

Overqualified? So why invite me for an interview?

Overqualified? So why invite me for an interview?

Job Search

Why recruiters don’t call you back: apart from the obvious one

Why recruiters don’t call you back: apart from the obvious one

Job Applications

LinkedIn Easy Apply: don’t do it – unless you do this

LinkedIn Easy Apply: don’t do it – unless you do this

Job Applications

How to answer expected salary question on a job application

How to answer expected salary question on a job application

Work Life

Probation period: why it’s good for you, not just the employer

Probation period: why it’s good for you, not just the employer

Job Search

Counter offer from current employer? What they aren’t telling you

Counter offer from current employer? What they aren’t telling you

Job Search

Why following your passion may not be such a great idea

Why following your passion may not be such a great idea

Resume Writing

Thinking of using ChatGPT to write your resume?

Thinking of using ChatGPT to write your resume?

Job Search

How to get LinkedIn recommendations – without feeling awkward

How to get LinkedIn recommendations – without feeling awkward

Job Search

Ghosted by an employer? Don’t get mad – do this instead

Ghosted by an employer? Don’t get mad – do this instead

Job Search

Low salary job offer: Should you accept, reject, or negotiate?

Low salary job offer: Should you accept, reject, or negotiate?

Resume Writing

Should your LinkedIn profile match your resume? Yes, no & why it matters.

Should your LinkedIn profile match your resume? Yes, no & why it matters.

Job Search

3 critical questions to ask yourself before you accept a new job

3 critical questions to ask yourself before you accept a new job

Job Search

Networking? Don’t make this huge job referral mistake

Networking? Don’t make this huge job referral mistake

Interviews

Great interview but no job offer? 6 things they are not telling you

Great interview but no job offer? 6 things they are not telling you

Interviews

Job interview nerves: how to stay calm and feel more confident

Job interview nerves: how to stay calm and feel more confident

Job Search

Ghosted by a recruiter? 7 reasons why it keeps happening to you

Ghosted by a recruiter? 7 reasons why it keeps happening to you

Interviews

5 ways to handle interview questions you don’t know how to answer

5 ways to handle interview questions you don’t know how to answer

Resume Writing

No jab, no job: should you put your vaccination status on your resume?

No jab, no job: should you put your vaccination status on your resume?

Interviews

Second job interview: 5 tips to up your game and get hired

Second job interview: 5 tips to up your game and get hired

Job Applications

How to apply for unadvertised jobs: the cover letter that opens doors

How to apply for unadvertised jobs: the cover letter that opens doors

Job Search

Unadvertised jobs: 4 ways to find them before everyone else

Unadvertised jobs: 4 ways to find them before everyone else

Interviews

Executive job interview tips: 5 keys to landing a senior role

Executive job interview tips: 5 keys to landing a senior role

Job Search

How to get a job after being rejected

How to get a job after being rejected

Job Search

How to negotiate a starting salary: tips and examples

How to negotiate a starting salary: tips and examples

Resume Writing

Resume contact details: surprising mistakes to avoid

Resume contact details: surprising mistakes to avoid

Interviews

How to follow up after an interview – without looking desperate

How to follow up after an interview – without looking desperate

Resume Writing

How to get your resume noticed in just 7 seconds flat

How to get your resume noticed in just 7 seconds flat

Job Applications

Expressions of interest jobs (EOI): worth applying or a waste of time?

Expressions of interest jobs (EOI): worth applying or a waste of time?

Resume Writing

Resume bullet points: 5 things you really need to know

Resume bullet points: 5 things you really need to know

Job Search

Why #OPENTOWORK on your public LinkedIn profile is a bad idea

Why #OPENTOWORK on your public LinkedIn profile is a bad idea

Interviews

Interview preparation: don’t neglect these 3 things

Interview preparation: don’t neglect these 3 things

Resume Writing

Why recruiters and ATS hate your fancy resume template

Why recruiters and ATS hate your fancy resume template

Job Search

5 common job search mistakes that are easy to avoid

5 common job search mistakes that are easy to avoid

Job Applications

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Why?

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Why?

Interviews

What are your salary expectations? What to say at your job interview

What are your salary expectations? What to say at your job interview

Job Applications

How to write a targeted resume for each application you make

How to write a targeted resume for each application you make

Job Search

Do this with your LinkedIn profile and watch your luck change

Do this with your LinkedIn profile and watch your luck change

Resume Writing

Should you include hobbies and interests on a resume?

Should you include hobbies and interests on a resume?

Job Applications

Job application tracker: why every jobseeker needs one

Job application tracker: why every jobseeker needs one

Interviews

Got a video interview? Ace it with these tips and tricks

Got a video interview? Ace it with these tips and tricks

Resume Writing

Employment gaps: how to handle them on your resume

Employment gaps: how to handle them on your resume

Resume Writing

Resume referees: why you should always include them

Resume referees: why you should always include them

Resume Writing

Resume photo – good or bad idea? Be prepared for the truth

Resume photo – good or bad idea? Be prepared for the truth

Resume Writing

How to write a great resume profile: tips & examples

How to write a great resume profile: tips & examples

Resume Writing

Best Resume and CV format for 2024

Best Resume and CV format for 2024

Interviews

26 phone interview tips that will get you the job

26 phone interview tips that will get you the job

Interviews

Common interview questions: ace them with this guide

Common interview questions: ace them with this guide

Resume Writing

Resume Action Verbs: the key to making recruiters want you

Resume Action Verbs: the key to making recruiters want you

Job Applications

Free cover letter template plus how to use it for your next job application

Free cover letter template plus how to use it for your next job application

Job Applications

How to write a cover letter: 6 steps to get you the job

How to write a cover letter: 6 steps to get you the job

Interviews

Tell me about yourself: how to answer this at your next job interview

Tell me about yourself: how to answer this at your next job interview

Job Applications

Key Selection Criteria: what it is and the best way to respond

Key Selection Criteria: what it is and the best way to respond

Interviews

Best questions to ask at a job interview: plus 3 you never should

Best questions to ask at a job interview: plus 3 you never should

Job Applications

Social Resume: is Facebook or Instagram stopping you get a job?

Social Resume: is Facebook or Instagram stopping you get a job?

Job Applications

6 Cover Letter Mistakes That You Can Easily Avoid

6 Cover Letter Mistakes That You Can Easily Avoid

Interviews

How to answer what is your greatest weakness at a job interview

How to answer what is your greatest weakness at a job interview

Interviews

How to answer what is your greatest strength at a job interview

How to answer what is your greatest strength at a job interview

Interviews

Behavioural Interview Questions: How to answer them plus examples

Behavioural Interview Questions: How to answer them plus examples

Resume Writing

Applicant Tracking Systems: stop them blocking your resume now

Applicant Tracking Systems: stop them blocking your resume now

Resume Writing

Why Having Just One Resume Will Never Really Be Enough

Why Having Just One Resume Will Never Really Be Enough

Resume Writing

How long should a resume be? Resume length myths busted

How long should a resume be? Resume length myths busted

Job Search

Fake Jobs: 10 Ways to spot them to avoid being scammed

Fake Jobs: 10 Ways to spot them to avoid being scammed

Job Search

8 smart ways to attract LinkedIn recruiters to your profile

8 smart ways to attract LinkedIn recruiters to your profile
Mark Daniel

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A global career coach and HR consultant, Mark is known for his honest, direct, and hard-hitting advice, helping people manage job applications and succeed at interviews. Now based on the Sunshine Coast in Australia, he is a prolific publisher, contributing to several industry magazines and his daily career advice blog to his 50,000 + LinkedIn followers.


mark daniel - co founder

Amanda Datchens

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A career coach, headhunter, and writer, Amanda has founded and worked globally with multiple companies known for innovative HR and recruitment solutions.  Originally from London but now in Queensland Australia, she helps people find 'their thing' and companies find 'their people'.


amanda datchens - co founder

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