Are you a recent graduate looking for guidance on how to take your next step towards the career of your dreams?      In Episode 1, your host David Phua covers some of the key considerations for graduates looking to start their professional careers.  From identifying the types of business you’d want

Welcome to The Employability Podcast, where graduation meets employment.    Our CEO David Phua has been busy recording the first season of our very own Employability Podcast! In this first season, we uncover the hard truths about being more employable and ultimately getting hired. No bullshit. No filters. Just the information you really need to

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

When it comes to job hunting the biggest hurdle for many is the dreaded cover letter. Generally, information in a CV is longstanding and can be tweaked with updates, however, cover letters should be tailored per job application. Experts continue to say, you should always include a cover letter as it is the best chance

As an international student and IT or Accounting graduate from an Australian University, you’re likely to be aware of Professional Year Programs (PY). Completing a PY program will not only aid your efforts in become a permanent resident in Australia but importantly, and at the same time, help you grow professionally in your chosen career

Since lockdowns ended and people slowly started returning to offices around Australia, we’ve been hearing about The Great Resignation and how employees are voting with their feet, seeking greener pastures with better conditions and opportunities. With unemployment holding steady at a record low of 4% in Australia, it means attracting and retaining good staff has

Transferrable skills are highly sought after for employers and hiring managers. They can help you stand out from a crowd, change careers, or showcase experience when you might not have a lot at the start of your career. For graduates, they will often have limited practical experience or baseline technical skills so transferrable skills become

Boom! You’ve just been notified of a job interview request for a role you’d love to land. For many, that excitement quickly turns to nerves or dread as you know the interview is happening soon and realise you don’t know much about the company, or how to best prepare. We know an interview is a

If you want to progress to an interview stage, your resume is crucial, and ultimately needs to hook the reader in immediately! Getting the content right can be a challenge, and most people will say they’ve found it difficult trying to put their professional experience on ‘paper’ ensuring they stand out to a prospective employer.