FWC Bullying Jurisdiction

FWC Bullying Jurisdiction now in action New laws came in to operation from the 1 January 2014 and so far it appears the impact has been minimal, however, we are still in the early stages of the new year and …

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It’s an Employers Market

It’s an Employers Market Long gone are the days where you may only receive ten applications for a new position.  Now days you will be hard pushed not to hit triple figures in the first week of your ad going …

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Richards Rules #3

Richards Rules #3 Welcome again to Richard Rules as we continue our journey from being unemployed to hopefully gaining the job we want. This article will focus on the interview technique of behavioural interviewing used by recruiters in selecting the …

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Reducing the headcount

One-Third of Employers Plan to Reduce Headcount: AIG An article published in Shortlist states more employers plan to reduce staff numbers in 2014 than increase them, according to the Australian Industry Group’s annual Business Prospects report. The survey of 241 …

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Upskilling

Upskilling – Is It Necessary? I have a Degree in Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management, do I think it has enhanced my career – NO!  Why you may ask, well in my opinion, a degree is no longer a …

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Wants and Needs

Wants and Needs It’s an economic term that has infiltrated every day society.  Wants and Needs.  We have all heard the term Wants and Needs, needing and wanting.  Our parents, school teachers, and even friends (don’t forget you and I) …

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Post Interview Strategies

Post Interview Strategies Welcome again to Richard Rules as we are on the verge of completing the hardest part, the actual interview. In order to improve your chances of getting the job (casual or permanent) you must first understand the …

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Footy Tipping in the Workplace

It’s the one great leveller, that one part of business where the CEO and the new employee are on equal footing.  Every person with their own destiny in their hands, well their head and their heart (see below), vying for …

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Richard Rules in the Community

Richards Takes his Rules to the Next Generation Concept Engineering were recently invited to attend Prairewood High School to assist with an organised mock interview day for all year 11 students in preparation for them moving in to the next …

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What Not to Do

How Not to Get the Job You Want We constantly see articles outlining the best interview tips and what you should do to secure the job. Well this will tell you what not to do as this is probably more …

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