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Checklist for getting an Aussie work visa [video]

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Thanks for joining us for The Recruitment Company video blog. So, you've decided to make the big move over to Australia. Congratulations - this is a huge step in your recruiting career. However, there are several things you should know about getting an employer sponsored 457 visa before you can finalise your plans.

Firstly, you should know the min…

3 things most recruiters do wrong on social media [video]

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Hello, and welcome to The Recruitment Company video blog. As all recruiters know, social media is a powerful tool that has drastically changed our industry. However, most of us are using it wrong. Here are three social media evils you should be aware of.

Firstly, it's very easy to spend too much time recruiting on social media platforms, meaning…

Is recruitment an 'Old Boys Club'?

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In my experience, recruitment, at consultant level at least, is a pretty even playing field between genders.  If you can bill, you can bill. But as a female recruiter, it can sometimes be the case that you experience greater challenges in the professional environment than your male counterparts when it comes to issues such as promotion, pay, pro…

Acing the interview: 10 tips for nailing your interview!

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Working for a recruitment agency its sometimes easy to forget that interviewing is difficult. Well here are 10 simple tips that we've put together that, if followed, will make interviewing less stressful and more fruitful :

  1. Research the company and the person interviewing you (on LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.) - Read their website and get your head ar…

Acing the interview - Tip #7: Making a first impression [Video]

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In the seventh video of our 10 part series, Acing the Interview, we cover how make a good impression on everyone as soon as you walk in. For more recruitment advice, keep an eye out for other great tips on our blog!


From the moment you step into a potential new workplace, everyone will be judging your character and your fit for the role. While…

Acing the interview - Tip #9: Be confident with your body language [Video]

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In the ninth video of our 10 part series, Acing the Interview, we tell you how your body language says a lot about you. For more recruitment advice, keep an eye out for other great tips on our blog!


Making a stellar first impression in an interview is one of the most important parts of the process. However, the way you present and conduct yourse…

Acing the interview - Tip #8: Get the handshake right!

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In the eighth video of our 10 part series, Acing the Interview, we look at how much a handshake matters. For more recruitment advice, keep an eye out for other great tips on our blog!

In today's commercial world, a good handshake is the cornerstone of a strong first impression. In an interview situation, this simple gesture can speak a thousand …

Acing the interview - Tip #6: Arriving on time [Video]

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In the sixth video of our 10 part series, Acing the Interview, we talk about arriving on time to prove that you are punctual and reliable. For more recruitment advice, keep an eye out for other great tips on our blog!


One of the key traits companies look for is reliability, and as a candidate, your interview is the best way to demonstrate this…