TapInCareers was created to give job seekers practical insights from the people who recruit - the professionals who review applications, interview candidates and make hiring decisions every day. There is so much advice online about how recruitment works, but not all of it reflects what is actually happening inside organisations. That is why I decided to ask the people in Australia who recruit every day. One of the hottest topics right now is the use of artificial intelligence

In this article, we will share insights and our career experts' observations on how the Australian employment market has become increasingly competitive, particularly for mid- to senior-level professionals. According to the latest SEEK Employment Report, job advertisements were 6% lower than a year earlier. At the same time, applications per job ad increased for seven consecutive months and reached their highest level on record. Our career experts are current in-house recruit

Looking for a job can be exhausting - especially when you know you have the right experience, submit a strong application and still receive a rejection. Some of our clients tell us that after every rejection, they start questioning everything: “Is there something wrong with my CV?” “Should I rewrite my LinkedIn profile?” “Did I answer that question incorrectly?” “Maybe I’m simply not good enough?” We asked our TapInCareers experts - professionals who currently work in recruit

University recruitment events often feel relaxed and informal. You might find coffee, drinks and nibbles, casual chats, games, and conversations with graduates and recruiters. This atmosphere can make you think it’s just a social gathering. But every interaction counts. Recruiters watch how you communicate, engage, ask questions, and present yourself. This post will help you prepare so you can make the most of these opportunities and leave a strong, positive impression. Dress

Most of my clients come across the term "difficult stakeholders" when being interviewed by either recruitment agents or HR. It seems as if all companies are staffed by difficult people who are unable to collaborate, have no shared goals, and have never worked in teams. Sometimes it really goes so wild that any sane professional would question that opportunity. Why should anyone join a team that will be a blocker for their success? A lot of candidates get rejections based on

Video technologies have been expanding to HR business processes since long before the pandemic. As far as I remember, it was 2013 when I first came across a video-resume and recorded video questionnaire service. It seemed very convenient, however, not suitable for every industry. There is a prerequisite for using it - there should be an employer-driven market where there is high competition between candidates. Otherwise, it will be a waste of time, because candidates will not

CV writing, always a topic of interest, has become a hot topic nowadays, mostly because of AI technologies in HR. Recruiters say that there are heaps of suitable candidates and they can fill most jobs faster than ever. That is why the CV needs to be carefully written. When writing a CV, you need to highlight your worth for the employer. Everything that you write in a CV should sell you for the job you are applying for. Now, pay attention to the “Skills” section of your CV. It