| Think hard before accepting a counter-offer |
The litany of horror stories I have come across in my years as an executive recruiter, consultant and publisher should never be accepted…EVER! (06/16/2009, Advice)
comments: 30, last: 07/27/2009 09:46:22 PM
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| Ten dirty tricks that contractors get up to - an agent |
Several agents have written to us about dirty tricks that contractors supposedly get up to. This article is a composite of their replies. (04/21/2009, News)
comments: 119, last: 06/23/2009 09:25:45 AM
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| Guidelines for resume preparation |
There is no right or wrong way to organise a resume. A resume is a summary of your skills, accomplishments, experiences and education designed to capture a prospective employer’s interest. (03/20/2009, Advice)
comments: 137, last: 04/20/2009 08:29:35 AM
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| It’s not all roses…. How to work with the current climate |
Looking over the recent posts here and on other similar sites there seems to be an air of discontent about the discussion topic not being current or valid. (02/25/2009, Advice)
comments: 184, last: 04/30/2009 10:07:01 AM
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| Is it worth getting certified? |
There are a myriad of qualifications available to IT workers. The certifications on offer exploded during the 90s. Are they worth pursuing? (02/06/2009, Advice)
comments: 21, last: 05/05/2009 04:12:52 AM
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| The perfect contract |
Like many contractors, I’ve often given time to working out what the prefect contract would be. Here are some factors that would take a contract high up in my estimation. (02/03/2009, News)
comments: 37, last: 02/16/2009 05:18:01 PM
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| Surviving the management carrot |
Many people seem to think that the path to management is attrition, attention and attitude. (01/28/2009, Advice)
comments: 7, last: 02/02/2009 04:00:05 AM
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| Colleagues that suck |
From the 'standards guy' to the 'mobile phone left on the desk person', you're sure to see some familiar faces here. (01/14/2009, News)
comments: 90, last: 01/30/2009 03:06:30 PM
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| Three ways to increase your contract income |
There are three main ways to increase your income if you are a contractor. (12/09/2008, Money)
comments: 50, last: 08/02/2009 04:23:06 AM
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| Advice to agencies - ten ways to keep IT contractors happy |
So what keeps contractors happy then? What makes them think of their agent as the perfect agent? (11/27/2008, Advice)
comments: 14, last: 12/08/2008 04:05:44 PM
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| The lowdown on LAFHA |
Relocating interstate or from overseas for a job can cause a few headaches and a decent sized hole in your pocket. (11/10/2008, Money)
comments: 46, last: 03/18/2009 09:06:08 PM
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| Job interviews that suck |
Now you understand how those before the Salem witch hunts and the Spanish Inquisition felt. (10/21/2008, News)
comments: 24, last: 11/23/2008 02:07:23 AM
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| Why I would take on some contractors and not others |
OK, so the contractor has now sat down to be interviewed. I have already made up my mind whether I like this person or not and whether he or she could fit in at our company in terms of personality. (09/18/2008, Advice)
comments: 23, last: 06/25/2009 07:12:37 PM
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| Are recruitment consultants really the devil’s spawn? |
Let me first explain that I am writing this as someone that currently works as a Recruitment Consultant outside of the IT Contracting market. (07/29/2008, Advice)
comments: 76, last: 09/22/2008 09:58:33 AM
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| In defence of agencies |
I've put much thought into why recruitment agents are generally considered in such a poor light by those they represent. (07/18/2008, Advice)
comments: 27, last: 09/17/2008 12:24:42 PM
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| Is workplace bullying a growing problem? |
There's an interesting column in the SMH today on the growing incidence of workplace bullying. (07/16/2008, News)
comments: 13, last: 08/08/2009 09:29:29 AM
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