Many of us find ourselves juggling a variety of responsibilities with the line between work and life becoming increasingly blurred. In fact, we get so used to being busy that we often don’t realise that the pressure put upon us to manage everything well accumulates. This often translates into stress before we experience symptoms of […]
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We celebrated our 10th anniversary on 15 March 2020, after Covid-19 hit hard and not long before we went into the first lockdown in Victoria. What a way to start the party. It was stressful, filled with uncertainty and we were constantly on our toes. In short, it was a difficult time – not just
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Happy Women’s History Month, everyone! It has been 44 years since the United Nations officially recognised March 8 as International Women’s Day—and more than a hundred years since we’ve been celebrating women in some way or another during this special month—but there are so many achievements to recognise and celebrate. It’s 2021, but many people
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The pandemic we’ve been through in the past year was not something that we were prepared for. Unfortunately, we were not unscathed. In September 2020, the country entered recession for the first time in nearly three decades. Despite everything that has happened in the past year, it is safe to say that the people of
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Inspiring our next generation of innovators to explore engineering through fun and education. We have 10 interactive ChriSTEMas kits up for grabs. I Want to Participate! Children, no matter how young or old, can kickstart their road to Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) discovery. Many parents may not know how and where to start,
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The global pandemic has led to the unemployment of nearly a million Australians, and possibly more. Losing your job can feel like a long and scary period, both emotionally and financially. Having to cope with losing your job, unemployment, the uncertainty, getting back on your feet, job searching and re-entering the industry can be a
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You’ve found the perfect job, tailored your application and did fantastic in the interviews. All that’s left is passing your reference check and we all know that a great reference can go a long way. Hiring managers and recruitment agencies often use references to validate everything up to the interview stages. Think of it as the
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Wherever you are in your journey, you may have given some thought about your career development. In fact, there’s no better time than now. Explore these 5 tips to get started: #1 Build your portfolio You’ve done some really great work, so be sure to record any of your projects, accomplishments and outcomes. The best
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You’re probably on LinkedIn – that’s great! But is your profile engaging and optimised? Open your LinkedIn profile in a new tab and go through the list making your changes step by step. Here are our top 10 LinkedIn profile tips that our consultants also look out for: #1 Be contactable If you are job
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Finding it hard to make new habits stick? “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” – Will Durant, in The Story of Philosophy According to research by Duke University, about 45% of everyday behaviours stem from our habits, good or bad. Contrary to popular belief, most habits
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