We don’t always know what questions we may get asked in an interview, but we highly recommend being prepared and think in advance about what you would say in an interview. To get you started, we have put together the top 11 interview questions below: Tell me a bit about yourself This is a…
“Every school student in Australia can benefit from regular opportunities to engage meaningfully with the world of work across their years of schooling.”-Kate Torii. A report by Mitchell Institute, ‘Connecting the Worlds of Learning and Work’ is a must read. The findings within this report highlight the challenges that our younger generation are facing in terms of…
The recruitment process is becoming tougher and tougher to break through as there is a growing amount of people looking for employment! That is why it is important that your resume stands out from the rest to ensure that you have the best chance possible to break through the crowd and make it to the…
When you’re in an interview applying for a job, there will be questions such as: what does customer service mean to you? When you are applying for a job in retail, customer service or any other occupation where you have contact with the public or businesses, an interviewer will be eager to find out how…
Dealing with Difficult Customers In business, you must know how to deal with all types of customers in an endeavour to keep them. Excellent customer service involves having a well-prepared plan that provides customers with options to meet their expectations and needs. When a customer is angry, frustrated and demanding immediate action, it is extremely…
As 2018 draws to an end, many Australian and International Students are completing their university degree or studies. Now their next challenge is: how do they cut through the vast array of applicants who are also looking to enter the workforce? It is no secret that it’s becoming harder for millennials to find full-time employment…
The Future Workforce of Australia With emerging technologies and expansion of globalisation, the structure of the future workforce can only be anticipated. Many university degrees, qualifications, trades, forms of labour and certain job roles will soon become non-existent. It is with the uncertain market of the future that has changed the way in which employers…
In Lesson 6 of the Keyba Careers’ Employer Engagement Program, we give you a step by step breakdown of the recruitment process,so you gain a better understanding of how it works and what you need to do to stand out from the crowd and be noticed. We also provide you with the ‘Must Do’s’ list…
Do you know the difference between casual and part-time work? I spoke with a young person recently who is looking for work outside school hours. I asked her how she went after submitting her resume and application at a large retail organisation. She said that she received an email requesting an interview for a casual…
It’s every business owner’s desire to find that right young person, with talent, to join their business. But my question is, who is teaching them the basic skills, so they have this talent, the way you were taught – the street-smart ways of doing business? We must teach our young people why a business needs…
