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Securing work in Melbourne during the COVID-19 lockdown

It’s 2020 and what a ride it has been. For many Melburnians living in Australia’s east coast state, it’s been very challenging.   With stage 3 and stage lockdown restrictions, there are challenges in securing gainful employment. A shut down has resulted in many businesses closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.   Although it may be a challenging time, keeping positive and focused is critical.   The team at Client Centric Executive Employment Solution s are ready and waiting to assist individuals in Melbourne would like help to address key selection criteria or have their resume and cover letter professionally written and tailored to market them to roles advertised still on job search websites.   Feel free to get in touch with someone from Client Centric by clicking here . They would be more than happy to assist you.   Their time frame is short. Provide Client Centric with a copy of your most recent resume and details of roles advertised online that interest you.   Let the team know if you

What are hiring managers and recruiters looking for in a resume?

To be noticed and stand a chance of progressing to the interview stage, your resume needs to hook the reader within seconds.  Hiring managers and recruiters will receive hundreds of applications for a single position, and at times only have time to scan resumes before deciding whether to progress candidates to an interview. RELATED ARTICLE: HOW MANY PAGES SHOULD MY RESUME BE?   To make an immediate impact, your resume will need to communicate the following information in the most concise form and be relevant to the position; roles and responsibilities, experience, skills, achievements, education, etc.     Your resume will be scanned for the right kind of experience and if the duties are relevant for the role. Ensure you include all relevant skills gained and required of you in previous roles and mention any achievements as hiring managers love to see results. RELATED ARTICLE: W HAT DO I DO NOW THAT I NO LONGER HAVE A JOB?   So that you grab the hiring managers attention, ensure the lay

How Graduates Can Plan Their Careers

Planning your career as a graduate. It has been observed from research that graduates start their job search with the belief that they should enter their company or industry of choice immediately after graduation. This is not necessarily the correct way to go for the dream job.  We suggest the below process for new graduates to getting on the path to their dream job. 1. Create a 7 – 10-year vision.  Focus on the longer term, create a plan which has a clear end goal in mind. The plan should also outline any skill sets and experiences that need to be developed to reach the dream job . 2. Research individuals who do your dream job.  Study the backgrounds of people who are in your dream role; this can be done through LinkedIn. Even reach out to these individuals to find out how they got to where they are today. Client Centric can revamp your LinkedIn profile. 3. Map out the path to your dream role.  Identify the jobs that will help lead to your desired goal. Examine