Hannah Kingston

Burnout isn’t a new concept. The phrase was coined in 1974 by Herbert Freudenberger. Burnout is a complex condition that is often, but not always related to workplace stress. The symptoms can be similar to depression but generally arise after a period of high stress and anxiety.  Burnout can leave you feeling in a state […]

An Applicant Tracking System, also known as an ATS is a that is used by organisations to filter and store applicants resumes. In simple terms, the software is used to scan through job applications to find compatibility with the job spec as advertised on the website. If a Hiring Manager is using an ATS and […]

Wondering how to negotiate your salary during the interviewing process or a performance review at work? It’s not always an easy task, it can feel intimidating to “discuss your worth” at work, or at least the worth that your employer puts on your output, but there is a craft to it. Here are some dos […]

We all have our bad work days, weeks and sometimes even month(s), but how do you know if there is light at the end of the tunnel or if it’s time to pull the plug on your current set up? If you are thinking about a career change, it’s not always as simple as picking […]

Is working from home starting to feel like a chore as opposed to a treat? Here are 21 working from home tips to keep you focused.

Will work from home become the new normal for public sector workers? Here’s everything you need to know about the future of WFH.

At this point, you may have read and re-read your CV and you can’t identify areas for improvement. We’ve got you covered.

As John Lennon once said, “Life is what happens when you’re making other plans”, indeed, you can’t manage every aspect of your life, but setting out career goals can sometimes be the difference between great job satisfaction, and less than. Many can fall into their position or role at work, but those who dream it […]

How do you know if you’re in the right career? More often than not, you’ll feel it in your gut. You will either feel excited and satisfied by the work you are doing, or dread will begin setting in on a Sunday evening as you envision the week ahead. If you are feeling on the […]

The majority of Australians will write a resignation letter in their lifetime, in fact, according to McCrindle, the national average tenure in a job is 3 years and 4 months. So, the average Australian may write three resignation letters per decade! So, how do you write a resignation letter and keep everything friendly between you […]

You may be wondering how to write a cover letter to stand out among the crowd. Depending on

Have you ever felt like you don’t deserve your job? Maybe there is a lurking feeling that someone could do it better or you will be let go if don’t do everything perfectly. If the answer t is yes, you may be living with imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome is a condition that describes omnipresent feelings […]

Collecting good job references can feel like an arduous task. There are a lot of questions we may have when it comes to trying to build up a bank of references, like “How do I ask?”, “When is it appropriate to follow up?” and “Will they be reliable when the time comes and I need […]

Behavioural interview questions, also known as STAR questions or behaviour-based questions seek to find out how potential candidates have handled past situations, tasks and roles. These types of questions exist to ascertain how well suited they are to the role they are currently applying for. Oftentimes the questions will start with phrasing like “Can you […]

A personal brand is how you promote yourself to the people in your industry and further afield. It a unique combination of personality, skills and experience that you bring to the table. Essentially, it’s the way you want the world to see you. Creating a personal brand can at first seem like an intimidating or […]