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In preparing their resumes, most candidates feature their academic or vocational qualifications; it would be a very unusual resume, if candidates did not display their qualifications. These qualifications are usually either academic or vocational. For example, degrees in Science or Arts are seen as academic qualifications whereas an Electrician’s Certificate...

The commencement of a new year is often a time for employers to reflect on their future hiring requirements and for employees, to plan a career move.     For employers and candidates alike, there are implications from operating in a Covid affected job market. Why? – Because, generally there are...

This newsletter is about the flip side of a subject that gets a lot of attention when the subject of recruitment interviews is raised. i.e. how to overcome nerves, lack of confidence, presentation skills and so on. The flip-side is being over-confident. It is our observation that a good many...

It can be pretty exciting and downright scary when you apply for your first professional role. You may have already applied for vacation or part-time jobs to help pay your way through your education, but now you are ready to take on your first career making role. So, what do...

There are satisfying and wide-ranging career opportunities in agriculture from entry level right through to senior executive positions. A shortage of skills in many sectors of agribusiness make it an ideal sector in which to embark on a career. Those planning such a career should consider what type of work...

Skills Required in Agriculture are Changing Agriculture and indeed the whole food supply chain is undergoing a revolution. The industry is being transformed with the emergence of new technology including advances in sensors, robotics, mechatronics, big data, communication with hand held devices and IoT. Innovation in food has also taken...

Welcome to 2020! Working from home is a dream cherished by many. It is something that is often thought about, especially on those lazy hot summer days during holidays, when many of us reflect on the year gone past and then dream of a better future. From a superficial point...

Most job advertisements list attributes that advertisers wish their applicants to possess. For example: Must possess a degree in Science with a major in Horticulture At least six years experience as a supervisor in an orchard At least two years experience in project management Desirable to have experience in Rose...

When you’ve secured a job offer, you may believe your search is over. But you’re not done yet. After you receive an offer, your employer may make a counteroffer. HR and recruitment experts say that accepting a counteroffer is career suicide, period. But in the last several quarters, many recruiters...

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...