Blog Description http://www.apexrs.com.au/ Fri, 18 May 2012 05:26:03 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ So you are looking to hire a new staff member and are now at the point where you are checking out references. As you go through the list of references you come across one candidate's references and see something different to the rest; a letter of recommendation rather than a name and a number. But what should you look for in this letter? http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/what-should-i-look-for-in-letter-of-recommendation Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Today access to social media platforms through smartphones, laptops and tablets means that individuals are posting status updates and geographic information, tweeting and loading photos with greater speed and repetition. Even when they are not posting about themselves, there is a good chance your friends or colleagues are doing it for you. http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/tips-for-managing-your-online-profile Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT There are many factors that create a positive working environment where attitudes are optimistic and there is a feeling of teamwork and co-operation amongst the employees, and a good relationship with management. It's important to get all the elements right and make the workplace a place everyone wants to be if a business is to be successful. Follow the tips in this article and see for yourself how easy it is to manage and create an environment where people are happy to work. http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/how-to-create-a-positive-working-environment Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Producing a quality resume doesn't inevitably mean you have to follow any kind of guidelines and do as everyone else does; there is no hard and fast rule as to how many pages you should create, or a specific format to follow. Think of it as a way to show your personality and use it for the unique marketing communication that it is. http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/putting-together-a-good-resume Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT The cover letter you send along with your resume can make all the difference between getting an interview or having your application thrown onto the rejected pile, so it makes a lot of sense to allocate sufficient time and effort in writing it if you want it to be successful. http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/what-should-be-included-in-a-cover-letter Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT There are certain ways you can make your workplace a more desirable place to work than any alternatives your staff may wish to consider. http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/how-do-i-retain-my-best-talent Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Hiring the wrong employee can cost your business thousands of dollars, starting the hunt with a good job description will give you a more than fighting chance. http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/what-makes-a-good-job-description Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT One of the main reasons that staff leave a job to go to another is often due to dissatisfaction with their working conditions. This post provides some of the perks you may want to consider factoring into your contract negotiations when it comes time to sign to help keep you passionate in the role and willing to stay on for years to come. http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/top-perks-to-negotiate-into-your-next-job-or-pay-rise Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT What is right for you and what you 'should do' can be better answered once you consider the following: http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/am-i-better-going-full-time-or-being-a-contractor Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT A well written and maintained profile on LinkedIn can turn you from a job-seeker into a head-hunted candidate. Here are some considerations for your LinkedIn resume. http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/how-important-is-a-linkedin-resume Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Role based interview questions are seeking to understand a specific candidates industry expertise - a good rule of advice is irrespective of the type of question asked; if you have applicable industry expertise, use it first. http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/tips-for-role-based-interview-questions Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT The competency-based interviews are varied and at the whim of the interviewer but traditional skills and behaviours being assessed include: Adaptability, Communication, Organisational Awareness, Leadership, Team Work and Independence. http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/tips-for-competency-based-interview-questions Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT You cant predict every question an interviewer will ask you, but you can at least prepare for some 'standard interview questions' http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/most-common-interview-questions Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Telephone interviews are a common way employers screen potential candidates before arranging a face to face interview. Here are our top tips for making your next phone interview a success. http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/tips-for-telephone-interviews Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT You've got to the interview stage, now take a look at these interviewing rules and interview checklist to make sure you get that job! http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/job-interview-preparation Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT keep your head up and avoid the rut http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/stay-engaged-at-work Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT CIOs are only half as likely to be offered a seat on the board of Australian organisations as their global peers, according to a survey conducted by Ernst and Young http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/aussie-cios-half-as-likely-to-get-a-seat-on-the-board Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Apex Resource Solutions opens the doors in Melbourne http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/melbourne-is-alive Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT The invasion has begun. Smartphones and tablets are surging into the enterprise. But are they the 'evil empire'? http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/smart-moves-are-tablets-and-smartphones-the-evil-empire Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Is it... http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/recruitment--a-necessary-evil Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT A recruitment insight you might find interesting http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/maximising-sales-performance Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT For its second year Apex Resource Solutions are proud sponsors of Lindfield Rugby Club. http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/apex-are-proud-sponsors Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Read on to learn about ten must-have programs that can keep your PC fast, fun to use, and safe http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/10-must-have-free-downloads Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Apex open Melbourne office http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/melbourne-here-we-come Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Apex Executive, a new business for Apex Resource Solutions http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/apex-continues-its-growth Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT The sharp decline in the supply of good recruiters is the result of the recent downturn in the market, which saw over 30% of recruitment professionals either leave the industry or leave the country. http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/is-it-time-to-solve-the-talent-issue-in-our-industry Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Yes I would, as unfortunately the recruitment industry has for too long been judged by the actions of a few unscrupulous agencies. I believe that recruitment agencies should be quality driven and moral in their actions, and that all agencies should be held accountable to these basic principles with an industry wide standard. http://www.apexrs.com.au/blog/would-you-implement-an-industry-wide-standard-across-recruitment Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT