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Switching Jobs Internally

When you first started applying for jobs, did you already know When you first started applying for jobs, did you already know what you wanted to do? For those few of you who did, we are all jealous. And for those who haven’t quite figured it out, don’t fret — it makes sense that you don’t… Continue reading Switching Jobs Internally

Finding the Right Job in a COVID era

“If opportunity doesn’t knock, then build a door ” – Milton Berle It can be intimidating to begin job hunting, whether you just graduated with a degree or are seeking a career change. COVID uncertainty and a more significant economic impact add to the stress. In today’s situation, you can’t just be an employee looking… Continue reading Finding the Right Job in a COVID era

CandidateConnect Stories: Our Experience

Several reports worldwide emphasise the extent of women’s contribution to the workforce and how they are of economic importance. Women in IT, however, face multiple challenges, including finding better opportunities, overcoming gender bias, or taking career breaks. Having one-on-one conversations with the candidates to understand their success and challenges is a unique way to bridge… Continue reading CandidateConnect Stories: Our Experience

Supporting women back to work @CandidateConnect

Supporting and celebrating women’s rights is a year-round responsibility. But on International Women’s Day (IWD), which is on March 8 every year, it’s even more important to take a stand for gender equality & equal pay. Australia’s national gender pay gap is 14.1 per cent. The national gender pay gap is calculated by WGEA using the latest… Continue reading Supporting women back to work @CandidateConnect

Reasons your resume might not be working

Did you ever get a feeling that you spent hours of effort to draft a perfect resume, and despite making several applications, you are still waiting for your interview call? The job market is highly competitive, and your resume is against many other job seekers. Since your resume is all Hiring managers get to see… Continue reading Reasons your resume might not be working

Getting effective Professional References

Imagine getting a call from an agency asking for a professional reference. While making your presentation, you’re trying to recall a colleague or client you worked with two to three years ago. Imagine you cannot remember this person, and the reference check is unsuccessful. Suppose this was your job application for a senior role you… Continue reading Getting effective Professional References

Counteroffer Checklist

Let’s admit it, we all have been there. You think the challenging parts of the interview process are over. You are about to sign your contract for the role you have been eyeing for months; it finally acts and wants to offer you. What do you do? Counteroffers are among the most frustrating turn of… Continue reading Counteroffer Checklist

Building a strong candidate-recruiter relationship

You spend hours and even days crafting the perfect CV, writing the ultimate cover letter, finding the perfect vacancy and applying for a dream job. Eventually days and months pass by with the entire job seeking process seeming daunting and overwhelming with no idea on what went wrong. But when you partner with the right… Continue reading Building a strong candidate-recruiter relationship

Gender Parity at Workplace

Wanted to put this together for long, and ever since the last International Women’s Day in March which had the #Balanceforbetter theme, was thinking to jot down a few lines on “Gender Parity”. Gender Parity has come a long way and serious steps were taken to bridge the gap. During my career experience over the… Continue reading Gender Parity at Workplace