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As the COVID-19 pandemic swept across Australia, working from home became a new norm. However, with the gradual easing of the pandemic, a staggering 90% of Australian employers have reintroduced mandatory in-office days. For example, the Commonwealth Bank recently mandated that its employees return to the office 50% of the time. This shift has left many employees dissatisfied, with many …
Have you ever clashed with a colleague? Conflict will occur in every workplace. It is how it is managed that is important. By managing conflicts effectively, you can ensure issues don’t escalate and relationships remain intact. Hays and Indeed outline the top conflict management skills and ways employers and employees can manage workplace conflict. Conflict management skills Several skills are …
“Why do you want to work here?” is a question that is asked in most job interviews. On the surface, it looks like a simple question. However, employers are looking for several things in your response. They aim to gauge your interest in the role by asking this question. They want to know how much you know about their company …
Do you know how to make a good impression? Whether you are attending an interview, starting a new job, or networking, you will meet many new people throughout your career. From the moment you meet someone, they will make judgements about your character and capabilities. Therefore, being able to make a positive first impression is critical to achieving career success. …
Employers begin almost every interview with a question like “Tell me about yourself.” But why are they asking this, and what does it mean? Employers often ask this question to assess your communication and interpersonal skills. They also want to assess your organisational skills and why you are interested in the role and organisation. The question will often set the …
Have you ever wondered how a potential employer assesses your suitability for a role? There are many ways, but one of them is by asking behavioural interview questions. But what are behavioural interview questions? Behavioural interview questions help an interviewer determine how you will respond to situations and challenges at work. They help understand a candidate’s personality and working style. …
