Asking potential candidates fun and creative interview questions can be a great way to create additional engagement. Questions that can catch potential employees off-guard can reveal a different personality type and ambition which may help you decide who will be the better cultural fit for your business. Here are 5 creative and fun interview questions

It was great to be able to attend the recent Australian International Education Conference (AIEC) on the Gold Coast. Initially slated for 2020, we were finally able to reconnect face-to-face with colleagues across the industry and look forward to new developments in the sector. The theme for this year’s conference was “Beyond Borders” and it

In today’s changing job market, companies of all sizes compete to recruit the best talent. If you are looking for strategies that could elevate your hiring approach amidst this competition, look no further!  What’s the best way to attract fresh talent? Where do you find your future super star employees? You find them amongst recent

The recently concluded Jobs + Skills Summit has certainly shaken up the education and migration sectors as the government looks to address the skills gaps across industries and drive upskilling of Australians entering employment. From an international student and migration perspective, there’s more good news with an increase to the Permanent Migration Program planning level

Right now, SMEs across Australia’s major cities are feeling the pinch as the government attempts to protect Australian jobs, while a slowing migration pattern has resulted in more jobs moving offshore. It’s a problem and one that needs to be rapidly addressed. The Federal Government’s annual update on Skilled Migration is normally a pivotal moment

Did you know that Education is our third largest export in Australia? A fair proportion of international students who head ‘down under’ stay on to live and work. One of the biggest challenges this cohort faces is the Australian job market, namely, how to convince an employer to take a punt on them. Pushback can

Internships can be an important part of a businesses’ talent pipeline and resourcing plans. Not only do these programs increase your ability to secure highly qualified & talented candidates but provide an opportunity to integrate new talent to make sure they are the right fit for your business.  It’s not about numbers, it’s about quality

COVID has radically changed the job and education landscape with a natural flow on internships programs. The effects have challenged the way organisation’s staff and recruit, and in some cases has compromised long-term growth strategies. However, as lockdowns cease and the economy rebounds, we are seeing businesses scale up, often quickly, and importantly a strong

A new year always brings the promise of renewal and exciting opportunities, and 2022 is no different! With Australian borders finally opening to the world and indications that the door (while not bashed down yet) is slowly being unlocked to skilled migrants in Australia. Admittedly, the emergence of the Omicron COVID variant has thrown a

Many businesses may believe that hosting and mentoring an intern is a challenging task, especially if they’re time-poor, BUT it’s easier than you think. Apart from the myriad of benefits interns add to the business, there are only a small number of key points a host company needs to meet before they can unlock this