Industry insights and Vertical Scope Group news.
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Investing in ex-servicemen and women: How hiring a veteran may benefit your business
Posted 5 months agoWhen sifting through resumes, or actively seeking highly qualified candidates, you might find yourself pausing over the profile of an Australian Defence Force veteran. For those in the private sector, the term veteran alone may conjure a lot of different assumptions, many of them not quite correct to the realities...
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Finding the right fit for your skillset
Posted 5 months agoAt any stage in your career, you might become curious about what those hard earned and polished skills spell for your future. Are you on the right track? Is your current role serving your ambitions? Taking stock, and reassessing your needs is a great way to ensure you’ve got the...
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What does the COVID-19 outbreak spell for job hunters?
Posted 6 months agoTurn on any news bulletin today, and you’d be led to believe no one across Australia is hiring — and those of us gainfully employed are holding on by our bare fingertips. While it is true that the COVID-19 pandemic has created unfathomable ripples across many industries and seen millions...
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Tips for Remote Interviews
Posted 8 months agoWhen recruiting in a place like the Middle East where 90% of the workforce consists of expatriates, it’s no surprise that a lot of clients we work with will conduct many of their interview stages (if not all) via remote video platforms such as Skype, WebEx, Zoom etc.I mean let’s be...
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Cybersecurity careers for veterans
Posted 8 months agoLarge companies like IBM, PwC, and Lockheed Martin increasingly are turning to veterans to fill cybersecurity roles—and for good reason. Studies have shown that veterans are more productive and have higher retention rates than other employees. And many actually develop cybersecurity fundamentals while on active duty. Like me. I spent...
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How to deal with a hostile interviewer
Posted 8 months agoOther than throwing a few curve balls to see how you react, most hiring managers and interviewers are quite pleasant throughout the interview process.Every now and then, however, you may encounter someone who’s rude, aggressive or downright mean — which means you’re forced to find a cordial way to respond...
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Recruiting generation Z: 5 key factors to consider
Posted 8 months agoNew year, new hiring push — and your efforts probably include Generation Z. This generation of digital natives is the newest to enter the workforce, how do you bring them into your company?First and foremost, don’t get mired in the same myths over this generation as you might have with...
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10 tips on how to make your LinkedIn stand out from the crowd
Posted 8 months agoWith over 575 million users and counting, it’s no surprise that LinkedIn is now one of the most actively used platforms when it comes to recruiting, professional networking and keeping up to date with industry knowledge.As a Digital Recruiter, I personally use the platform to head-hunt talent both locally and...
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