Wellness Matters
Real-life blogs written by different #HOBANites, professional wellness tips, and easy, delicious healthy recipes.
Employers
The latest market intelligence, hiring insights, and how to optimise your relationship with your recruiter.
Job Seekers
Advice, tips and guidance on how to make sure you are the preferred candidate with every job application.
Case Studies
Learn how HOBAN have helped Australian organisations enhance their workforces through innovative recruitment solutions.
Unlocking Success: Mastering Adaptability in the Recruitment Process
In today’s dynamic job market, adaptability isn’t just a skill; it’s a huge differentiator. Whether you’re navigating the recruitment process through an agency or directly with an employer, your ability to flex and flow can set you apart. Here’s why adaptability matters and some tips to ensure your follow-up stays engaging, and not annoying. Benefits…
Filed under Candidate, Client, Employers, Job Seekers, Wellness, Wellness Matters
Why Attitude Matters: Six Key Reasons to Make it a Hiring Priority.
When you’re in the process of hiring, it’s easy to get caught up in the technical skills and qualifications of candidates. While there are qualifications, tickets and experiences are often essential, it is important to remember that skills can be taught, and a person’s attitude and fit within your workplace are invaluable assets that cannot…
How to Prepare for a Candidate Interview
Are you prepared for your next interview? If you haven’t prepared properly, you may find yourself off the candidate’s shortlist! An interview is as much about attracting great talent as it is to ensure they are right for the role, so leaving a good impression on interviewees is essential. Here are 12 essential tips…
The Distribution Development Centre Graduation
In 2019, HOBAN saw a problem and turned it into an opportunity, creating the Distribution Development Centre concept. Since opening in 2021, the Distribution Development Centre has provided 478 graduates with customised, hands-on, forklift, warehouse and logistics training and are working in the Sydney community. On the 9th of February, 2023, HOBAN celebrated the graduation…
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How to Write a Cover Letter
Why Write a Cover Letter? A cover letter provides a brief synopsis of your overall capabilities and experience. It allows you to address any gaps in your resume, demonstrate your enthusiasm and interest in the position, and highlight your written communication skills. We know all too well how a well-written cover letter can help you…
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How to optimise your LinkedIn profile.
LinkedIn is a networking platform that is valuable for building your professional identity, finding new job opportunities, connecting with others in your field, and staying up-to-date with industry news and trends. Creating a LinkedIn profile showcases your skills, experience, and achievements to a broad audience of professionals, helping to advance your career. Everyday, employers, recruiters…
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What is the STAR interview method?
The importance of being a “STAR” in an interview. Many super-qualified people have missed out on landing great jobs because they weren’t prepared for the STAR method of interviewing. STAR is an acronym for Situation, Task, Action, and Response/Result, a format for behavioural interviewing that is the standard across many industries, including many government organisations…
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Australian Bureau of Statistics quarterly job vacancy figures are no surprise to hiring managers
It is no surprise hiring managers, business and industry leaders are feeling the pressure, with the recently released Job Vacancy report issued by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Vacant roles cause stress and pressure points across entire organisations. They may lead to staff discord, resignations, budgetary blowouts associated with overtime costs, and a myriad of…
How to Write a Winning Resume – Resume Tips Part 2
Is your resume doing an excellent job of selling you to potential employers? Is it strong enough to be able to stand out from your competition? You may have the skills and experience, but if it is not communicated well in your resume, you may be missing out. In our recent blog, we covered the…
Filed under Candidate, Job Seekers
