Entries by mariayun

Managing multiple offers

If you are lucky enough to get offered multiple jobs at once, then it’s decision time but a good problem for you to have. Many people will take an offer immediately in fear that another won’t come along in the near future. You need to stay confident and realise your worth when it comes to […]

Negotiating – Things to consider when you get a job offer

If you’ve been offered a new role take some time to consider if it is the right fit for you. Start with asking these questions. Will you make more money? (Are you sure?) Money isn’t everything, but you need to ensure you won’t be worried about money by taking the new role. That will just […]

Top 10 interview questions to make you stand out

So, you’ve landed the interview, now you need to make an impression. If you want to stand out you need to be prepared which can help you make an impression.   What is the top priority for the person in this position over the next three months? This shows initiative and preparedness and makes a […]

Top 5 CV failures & outdated resume rules

Having read thousands of CV’s over the years, our team are quickly able to cut through the fluff to get to the gold on a resume. Let me share the biggest fails with you here:   Be specific and succinct. What does “proven track record of success” mean? Tell me specifically what has made you […]

The new rules of CV’s

The world of job searching is changing fast and writing your CV is no exception. Recruiters and employers are time poor, so your goal should be to stand and get to the point. We don’t want to read pages of waffle. Get to the point and limit your CV to 2-3 pages with the most […]

Get your mindset right

The mind is a very powerful tool and having a positive mindset is essential when you are job hunting. When you are stressed or anxious about your job search, it can be difficult to keep that positive mindset, but remember to focus on the end goal or outcome which is finding a new role. Setbacks […]

10 Ways to Maximise Employee Productivity

Posted by Maria Yun- AFL Recruitment Pty Ltd on 30 November 2015   10 Ways to Maximise Employee Productivity   Productivity is vital to a company’s bottom line. This is why businesses look for innovative ways to improve job performance, and make their employees more productive.   Most employees sit on their desks for an […]

5 Quick Tips For Negotiating a Salary For a New Job

5 Quick Tips For Negotiating a Salary For a New Job If you’re job-hunting, don’t start sweating when an interviewer asks how much you would like to get paid. Be aware that salary talk might come up during your interview, so make sure you’re prepared. Just keep these five tips from Jim Hopkinson, author of […]

Tackling age discrimination

  The Federal Government has committed $10 million in funding for a bonus scheme to encourage employers to hire mature-aged jobseekers. Minister for Ageing Mark Butler said the scheme was designed to help tackle age discrimination and encourage the employment of older Australians. Under the scheme, developed in response to a report on the economic […]