Why you should include Emotional Intelligence (EQ / EI) in your recruitment process? According to Harvard Business Review Emotional intelligence is “the key to professional success”. Especially in this changing, innovative and complex environment. Emotional Intelligence is the ability of an individual to understand his or her own emotions and the emotions of others. […]
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How to write a business email that scores an ‘A’ grade and not a ‘F’
An email (electronic mail) is one of the most common forms of communication in business today. There are many advantages to using email to send and retrieve information. However, there are also many pitfalls to avoid. Another way to think about an email is that it’s like a letter – as in it has a beginning, […]
The importance of soft skills in the IT industry.
It’s hard to keep your skills up to date in today’s workforce in general, not just IT, and it is a lifelong task to identify what are the emerging skillsets that will get you ahead of your competition and build a long, rewarding career. In the midst of this turmoil of changes, there are […]
What are the benefits and challenges of being on a Working Holidays Visa?
Year after year an increasing amount of working holiday visa holders are coming to Australia to live the dream down under! I hate to break the news but realistically the dream does not become a reality until you can secure employment. Sydney is an expensive place to live with accommodation at an all-time […]
How to make a successful partnership with a recruiter.
How to make a successful partnership with a recruiter. Nowadays, many permanent or contract roles are handled by recruitment agencies like ours. I am happy to say that recruitment agencies play a strong part in the employment market. Therefore, as I discussed in one my previous blogs, registering with a couple of recruitment agencies needs […]
Recruitment Agencies – How they can help you !
Recruitment agencies are becoming increasingly popular. As more and more businesses and organisations turn to recruitment consultants to find their perfect candidate, more and more candidates are turning to recruitment agencies to facilitate their job search. The job market is competitive, it can be a complicated, expensive, lengthy and frustrating process for both the […]
My experience as a recruiter at Quay Appointments
. . Here we are, 5 years later and I’ve decided to move. Back to Ireland. To say that the last 5 years working in Sydney, in recruitment with Quay Appointments have been incredible would be an understatement. Of course with any job there are up’s and down’s – thankfully in my case there have […]
Benefits of Contracting
In comparison to permanent employment, contracting is defined by the Merriam Webster dictionary as an employment of irregular period and it is estimated that 35% of Australia’s workforce is now employed on a casual or contract basis. Why wouldn’t you consider contracting when it offers the following benefits… Competitive rates $$$ Opens doors – […]
A Quay Appointments Intern Experience
Internship: Just like footprints in the sand, each step signifies the journey taken. There are so many reasons to apply for an overseas internship. One of the most popular reasons is the language, especially if you want to learn or improve it. Another big reason is the opportunity of getting practical and international experience. […]
Resume Roulette
A resume by any definition is a documentation of skills, experience and achievements presented by persons with the prospect of securing employment. A recruiter will spend on average 5-7 seconds reviewing your resume (frightening I know). Everyone loves a gamble but when it comes to your career; is it really worth the risk? Unfortunately there […]