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Your resume might be harming your chances of being a stand out candidate during your job search. Find out the 15 things you should NEVER include to make sure you’re making the best impression to hiring managers and recruiters.

If you are considering a job search in the new year, it’s a good time to reflect on why you want a new job, and get an understanding of the top essentials recruiters and employers look for when hiring, to ensure you become a stand out candidate.

Preparing for a job interview in these rapidly changing times involves more than just reviewing the job description and researching the company. It involves greater preparation, being aware of what to expect in any interview format and becoming adept with new technology. Have no fear – armed with this guide, you can ace every step of the interview process and take confident strides towards landing your dream job. BEFORE THE INTERVIEW Know your resume. Go over your resume before your interview to refresh your memory of what you included. Know what you want. Be clear on your career goals, the kind of mission or vision you connect with and your non-negotiable conditions. Review your online presence. Make sure the content and photos on your Facebook, LinkedIn or Instagram profiles are appropriate for future employers. Make sure your LinkedIn profile is up to date and showcases your skills and experience. Research the business. Dig into the company’s website and social media pages for some insight into their culture, mission, values, achievements and current projects. As these will likely frame interview questions, you can tailor your responses to showcase how you align with the role and company. Prepare your story. Prepare a succinct ‘elevator pitch’ where you describe who you are, your strengths and weaknesses and what you can bring to a new role to make this easier for you and prevent rambling. Dress appropriately. You’re not only representing yourself, but also how you would represent the potential employer, so it’s important to make a positive impression. Businesses have a wide variety of dress codes so until you are familiar with them, it’s best to dress up than dress down. Practice interviewing with AI. There are multiple free online tools such as ChatGPT and Final Round AI that can give you a mock interview. Simply input information about the position, company and job description along with your resume, and you’ll be asked questions you’re likely to receive in a real-life interview which you can answer via type and request feedback.

Did you know that the end of the financial year (EOFY) – and the start of a new one – is an ideal time to look for a new job? This is an important and exciting time for job seekers. With fresh budgets and projects on the near horizon, now is the time when hiring managers start to think about the people they require to achieve the next year’s goals. Here are some reasons why now is an ideal time to job search: Less Competition There is generally less competition in the job market towards the end of the financial year than in January and February. Fresh job opportunities More job opportunities often arise at EOFY when many organisations begin a recruitment process as new projects are being set up. Our 2024 Employment and Salary Trends report shows 26% of employers hiring temps do so to cover project work. Temp roles can give you exposure to a new industry, provide greater flexibility or help you explore a whole new career change. A temp role can also lead to a permanent opportunity, with 52% of all Australian employers recruiting someone temp-to-perm in the last 12 months. Edge recruitment has a temp specialist, Senior Recruitment Consultant Taryn Widdows who can help you explore our current temp opportunities. Budgets Many organisations will be evaluating their yearly expenses and more specifically, where to invest for the new year. This means more money is available to be spent on recruitment and could be looking to grow their teams if necessary. Time for a fresh start You could think of July 1 as a fresh start! As the halfway point of the calendar year, this is an ideal time to reflect on whether you are still on track with your career goals. If your current job isn’t turning out as planned, this is a good time to transition into a new job rather than waiting until year’s end. Here are some tips to put your best foot forward and capitalise on EOFY opportunities: Start conversations now Having conversations early will put you ahead of those waiting until July and front of mind to hiring managers looking to hire early for new starters to commence in the new financial year. Plan ahead Revisit conversations you may have previously had throughout the year with recruiters, hiring managers and within your network to remind them you are on the lookout for a new role. Rebrand yourself Use this as a time to update your CV. Remember to tailor it to highlight certain skills specific to the role you are applying for. We found the No.1 resume hack that will save you hours . Also, as many hiring managers and recruiters will look at your online profile, ensure you update your LinkedIn profile so it reflects the information in your CV. Know your worth Our 2024 Employment and Salary Trends report includes a comprehensive guide of salary trends by role and city for Australia, New Zealand and the UK. Request a copy of the report to have an idea of salary expectation before you approach interviews. So, if you’re looking for a change, with a little planning and some help from the experienced Edge Recruitment team, you can make sure you’re in the right place at the right time to take advantage of all the new opportunities the EOFY brings, so get in touch with us today.

When it’s time to get serious about job hunting, you want a resume that looks seriously professional. It needs to be sharp, easily scannable and make an impact in a short space of time. A popular method of getting this done is to use a resume builder, but with countless choices out there, finding the right one can be a challenge. In our hunt for the best and brightest resume builders to recommend, we found a super useful hack that we had to share. This is by no means new, but many job seekers may not be aware of it yet. Why use a resume builder? The number one reason to use a resume builder is time efficiency. AI resume builders are designed to save you time, energy, and the headache of formatting dilemmas. They can also analyse industry trends, tailor your resume to specific job descriptions, and, most importantly, they keep evolving. What we found is that most resume builders require you to upload an existing resume to build upon. If you don’t have one, you’ll need to input your personal details, each item of work history, education, achievements and a summary of your skills. Whilst this part takes some effort, it’s still a massive time saver because it does all the formatting for you. This is fair enough – you can’t expect a resume builder to produce something out of thin air! Or can you? Our number 1 resume hack Kickresume has an innovative tool that links to your LinkedIn profile and migrates the information into a stylishly laid-out resume. You can choose from a range of resume designs and in one single click have a resume, ready to use. Simply copy and paste your LinkedIn URL and see your resume magically appear! The free version gives you four chic-looking resume templates, thousands of pre-written phrases and plenty of examples to inspire you. It also has a useful resume checker feature that provides feedback on your resume by comparing it with others in their database. Keep in mind that the results will be directly copied from your profile. So, if your profile isn’t up to date, or is overly brief, you may need to make further edits. Other options This feature is not exclusive to Kickresume. There are other resume builders that offer this tool like VisualCV and Rezi , but we found Kickresume to be the best all-rounder to recommend. Did you know that LinkedIn also provides the option to create a resume directly from your LinkedIn profile? Simply visit your profile page, choose ‘more’, then select ‘build a resume’. However, the results are on the basic side and lack the polish that the others offer. Tailoring your resume to the job Once you’ve created your resume, take a moment to reflect on your strengths, the industries you're targeting, or if you have a particular role you are applying for. Resume builders are also useful for helping you finetune your resume further. Keep in mind that resume builders are using AI to add in content, which is not always 100% accurate and the results may contain assumptions rather than facts. Your path to success In the ever-competitive job market, a well-crafted resume is your ticket to success. We hope our recommendations are useful, but the final decision rests in your hands. Choose the method of resume creation that works for you, whether that’s using a resume builder, generative AI or perhaps you prefer to format it from scratch. Your dream job awaits—let your resume be the key that unlocks the door. Happy job hunting!

Part-time careers have surged in popularity over the past decade, offering individuals a unique blend of flexibility and work-life balance. No longer are students, parents with young children and people with a disability the only ones seeking part-time employment. Shifting attitudes toward part-time employment show that anyone who seeks greater work-life balance may consider this a career choice. As of April 2023, 29.9% of our workforce was part-time. Only 5% of job ads were categorised as part-time in 2013. In 2023, that figure has doubled to 10% according to the latest report from SEEK .

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