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2019 is all about your job search. I have been recruiting for a number of years and have seen many job seekers who can’t find work simply because they (unbeknown to them) make some fundamental [...]

There is a plethora of resume postings through online forms or emails. When the employers scrutinize each resume, they all end up looking like the same. Certainly, when you are among hundreds of [...]

You could be the one with a killer resume and much willing to get your dream job. But can’t find the right way to get in front of the employer. Probably you might be switching the job [...]

The importance of having effective and well-drafted employment contracts in place cannot be understated. Don’t leave this to chance! If you don’t scrutinise your contracts to make sure they’re [...]

Let’s face it, failing to prepare for an interview is a crucial and unforgiving mistake. The paraphernalia available on this subject is phenomenal however most of it covers the processes of the [...]

HR personnel and recruiting officers go through literally 100’s of resumes for just one position. This is one of the most time consuming tasks of the recruitment process. In an effort to judge [...]

LinkedIn is the largest professional networking site on the web with over 350 million users on their network. If you aren’t on LinkedIn yet, or haven’t updated your profile for a while here is [...]

Your heart is pounding. Sweat build on your forehead. Your mind is racing… It’s a Job Interview. While it’s no secret that job interviews can be pretty nerve-racking, a lot of [...]

Looking for a job?  Then don’t forget the benefits of Social Networking to help you succeed. HR Professionals HR Professionals use various HR tools when companies are seeking new employees. The [...]

Choosing to leave your job, for whatever reason, can be a stressful and emotional affair.  And the way you go about resigning can impact on your future career path.  So here’s some advice to help [...]

What do you want to be when you grow up?  Many of us give up on our childhood dreams of becoming and astronaut or a famous movie star and in doing so, forget to replace those aspirations with an [...]

If you love your computer, apps and internet, then seeking employment within today’s fast-paced world of technology needs more than a two-dimensional paper resume! Tech-savvy job seekers look to [...]

Currently there aren’t enough jobs to go round.  Large organisations receive thousands of applications for each job they advertise. Using the right human resources tools will help you stand out [...]

The larger a company or organisation, the more applicants they receive for each vacancy.  This often means there are more levels of scrutiny before interview stage is reached.  Strategic HR [...]

Well as you can tell, Signature Staff has a new logo and corporate image. After 15 years of successful operating, we figured it was time for a fresh corporate look that was more in alignment with [...]

With today’s job search, the need to stand out among the crowd is becoming increasingly vital as it helps you stay competitive with the latest social media techniques. Using resources such as [...]

So you got the job and start on Monday.  The first day in a new job can be rather unpredictable. Different companies have different cultures that influence how they treat newcomers. Some may have [...]

It is the company that hires you which pays the recruiter and usually it is a percentage of your first year’s annual salary therefore since the recruiter gets paid when you are hired, their [...]

If you are thinking about a career change, you might need to keep in mind four key areas that will help you determine if you are ready to complete the career change. 1. Research: You need to [...]

At one point of your career life, you will wake up one morning dreading that you have to go to work and feel that this is the worst job you have ever had. Whether it is your boss, the workload, [...]