Archive for 2018
Attracting Top Talent To Small or Regional Agribusinesses.
With regional centres bearing the brunt of some of Australia’s largest population declines in recent years, how can agribusinesses outside the big smoke attract top talent? Nearly two thirds of Australia’s population resides in one of our greater capital cities, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics*. While the country’s population as a whole is…
Read MoreMeet Our Team – Howard Wootton
Howard grew up on a 1,400 acre property in Gippsland, where they predominately raised Murry Grey cattle. His family has a love of flying, so at the age of 18 Howard gained his private pilot’s licence. Although being a commercial pilot like his brother was tempting, he chose to follow his passion and do a…
Read MoreCover Letters – Avoid Some Common Mistakes
Your cover letter or introductory email is often the first thing a potential employer sees when reviewing your job application. It’s your first opportunity to impress but can also be your first opportunity to disappoint. Listed below are a number of potential pitfalls: Too short or too long A cover letter that’s too long is…
Read MoreMost Common Mistakes That Candidates Make When Applying Online
The advent of Job boards online and online application systems has facilitated the application process for candidates, making it relatively easy to apply for the many thousands of roles advertised everyday. However, this facilitation has its downside, with many candidates making ill-advised applications as well as sloppy and careless applications. Some of the most common…
Read MoreFor the Love of Work and Family
Bradley Blackledge reckons he doesn’t have a job, just a hobby, but when that hobby took him away from his family, it was Agricultural Appointments who helped them reunite. “When I was 15, I started working weekends and holidays at a nursery and then I went to trade school and thoroughly enjoyed it. I was…
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