Recruitment

As a recruiter, I have a large number of applicants who send me resumes that are poorly set out, full of spelling and grammatical errors and employment information that is vague or incomplete. Not enough emphasis is placed on the importance of a resume when someone is searching for employment and it... Read More

For someone just out of school, making a career decision is hard these days.  Knowing what you want to do for the rest of your life is daunting but hopefully this blog will make it easier for you.  Firstly, you shouldn't think about what you want to do for the rest of your life but rather, in the ... Read More

Interested in an apprenticeship or traineeship? Are you unsure of your career path and need more information?   Come along to one of the free ‘Get That Job’ career expos that are being held at the end of the month, it will certainly help you kick start your career. At the expo you wil... Read More

1300apprentice is currently looking for a candidate to fill a Certificate III Instrumentation and Controls apprenticeship in West Ryde.   This is an interesting and hands on trade in the Electrotechnology field that will see you learn the in's and out's of selecting, installing, setting u... Read More

Behavioural based interview questions often starting with "Tell me about a time when you..." or "give me an example when you...".   These types of questions are often used to allow a candidate to describe how they reacted in the past to certain situations. They are becoming increasingly p... Read More

1. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic A Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic commissions and services refrigeration and air conditioning units for both domestic and commercial industries. Me... Read More

"First impressions are the best impressions".   There's a lot of truth to this saying and it definitely applies to a job interview. Even if you are going for an apprenticeship where you will get your hands dirty all day, the same job interview rules apply when it comes to your presentatio... Read More

Despite record high university enrolments, the apprenticeship pathway is still a good deal for those who choose this path. Two recent LSAY (Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth) reports support this as well.   In relation to pay and status upon completion, Dr Karmel said “For young ... Read More

So maybe you think that traineeships don't apply to you. Well think again. A traineeship is an option available to most industries. Part II of Demystifying Traineeships covers a broad range of industry sectors that offer traineeship programs. Traineeships apply to both blue and white collar industr... Read More