Common job hunting mistakes
How you may be undermining your application.
Advice and tips for students
What to wear for that first in-person encounter? How long should you wait before following up so you don’t look desperate? How do you talk about your work experience when you don’t have much to show. Interview prep and etiquette can get a little awkward at times. Data61’s former HR Advisor, Callum Johnston, shares his …
Original post by Lachlan Kirkwood http://bit.ly/2iWrTce First times are always memorable and they’re always a great learning curve. If you’re currently a university student looking to embark on a journey into the digital industry, there’s truly no better time than now to start preparing yourself for your post-graduation job hunt. With Brisbane’s digital industry booming, there’s …
Most of Team Ribit have spent quality time on both sides of the job interview table, and yep, there’s definitely a less stressful side. However, it helps to know that interviewers want to draw out your best qualities and there’s a few simple approaches to ensure you can bypass some common pitfalls. Don’t: Offer long winded …
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It doesn’t have to be an epic piece of prose. Focus on a clean, professional summary which presents the best of what you can offer an employer.
Your interview starts before you start talking Treat each startup rep like they’re the person you’ve been waiting to see all day. Shake hands firmly, maintain eye contact and smile. Both sides should try make each other feel at ease immediately. Think about what the startup should know about you Some questions/conversation points to fall back …
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