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2 December 2025

#HTT45

Getting Your Head in the Zone Before an Interview

Nervous? Good! It means you care - and a steady mindset will help you show it with clarity, not panic.

Nervous? Good! It means you care - and a steady mindset will help you show it with clarity, not panic.

25 November 2025

#HTT44

"Your skills aren’t lacking - you just aren’t naming them correctly"

You’re not starting from scratch - you’re starting from experience. Let’s call it what it is.

You’re not starting from scratch - you’re starting from experience. Let’s call it what it is.

18 November 2025

#HTT43

"What Employers Really Mean"

A quick guide to understanding the real message behind common job-ad phrases.

A quick guide to understanding the real message behind common job-ad phrases.

11 November 2025

#HTT42

The Art of Following Up — Without Being 'That Guy'

Checking-in is an important part of job search etiquette. Here’s how to do it right.

Checking-in is an important part of job search etiquette. Here’s how to do it right.

4 November 2025

#HTT41

"How to Handle Skills and Psychometric Testing"

Online assessments can feel daunting, but they’re just another way to show your strengths. Here’s how to prepare, stay calm, and perform at your best.

Online assessments can feel daunting, but they’re just another way to show your strengths. Here’s how to prepare, stay calm, and perform at your best.

28 October 2025

#HTT40

“Day One Done Right: How to Nail Your First Week at a New Job”

New job nerves? We’ve all been there.
Here's some simple ways to settle in, feel confident, and make a great impression in your first week.

New job nerves? We’ve all been there.
Here's some simple ways to settle in, feel confident, and make a great impression in your first week.

21 October 2025

#HTT39

"Supporting and Promoting Neurodiversity in the Workplace"

Empowering every mind: embracing adjustments, strengths, and inclusion at work

Empowering every mind: embracing adjustments, strengths, and inclusion at work

14 October 2025

#HTT38

Setting Professional Development Micro-Habits

Small, consistent steps can help you transform your job search into lasting success.

Small, consistent steps can help you transform your job search into lasting success.

7 October 2025

#HTT37

"Congrats on Your First Job! Now What?"

Starting your first job? Here’s how to get the essentials sorted and step confidently into working life.

Starting your first job? Here’s how to get the essentials sorted and step confidently into working life.

30 September 2025

#HTT36

"Building Your Personal Brand Beyond Social Media"

Your personal brand matters - refine it to stand out and show your strengths.

Your personal brand matters - refine it to stand out and show your strengths.

23 September 2025

#HTT35

Mastering Online Job Interview Etiquette

Online Interviews are becoming the new normal - Don't get caught out by simple mistakes!

Online Interviews are becoming the new normal - Don't get caught out by simple mistakes!

16 September 2025

#HTT34

“Turning Employment Gaps into Strengths”

Employment gaps do not define you. Highlight growth, skills, and resilience instead.

Employment gaps do not define you. Highlight growth, skills, and resilience instead.

9 September 2025

#HTT33

“Show Off Your Skills with a Digital Portfolio”

Show, don’t just tell—use photos to highlight your work and abilities.

Show, don’t just tell—use photos to highlight your work and abilities.

2 September 2025

#HTT32

"Nail your Elevator Pitch"

Turn chance encounters into opportunities by preparing a simple, confident introduction.

Turn chance encounters into opportunities by preparing a simple, confident introduction.

26 August 2025

#HTT31

"Embrace Life-Long Learning!"

Upskill while job hunting - stand out, stay current, and unlock fresh career opportunities

Upskill while job hunting - stand out, stay current, and unlock fresh career opportunities

19 August 2025

#HTT30

“Beating Job Search Burnout & Staying Positive”

Recharge your search: smart tactics to beat burnout, stay upbeat, and land your next role with confidence.

Recharge your search: smart tactics to beat burnout, stay upbeat, and land your next role with confidence.

12 August 2025

#HTT29

"Job Search MythBusting"

Let's knock over some quick-fire myths in todays HTT

Let's knock over some quick-fire myths in todays HTT

5 August 2025

#HTT28

"Think Outside the Box – Exploring Non-Mainstream Career options"

Same foundations, broader possibilities!

Same foundations, broader possibilities!

29 July 2025

#HTT27

"Retail & Customer Service – A Career Foundation for Your Future"

Start Here, Go Anywhere: Why Retail and Customer Service Are Powerhouse Launchpads for Your Career

Start Here, Go Anywhere: Why Retail and Customer Service Are Powerhouse Launchpads for Your Career

22 July 2025

#HTT26

"Why You Should Call the Contact Person Before You Press Apply"

Stand Out From The Pack: How Picking Up the Phone Could Help Land You the Job!

Stand Out From The Pack: How Picking Up the Phone Could Help Land You the Job!

15 July 2025

#HTT25

“Be Open to Feedback—It’s a Career Game Changer”

The secret to jobsearch success isn't avoiding mistakes—it's how you handle the feedback that follows

The secret to jobsearch success isn't avoiding mistakes—it's how you handle the feedback that follows

8 July 2025

#HTT24

"Keep Your Social Media Presence “SFW” When Job Hunting"

Think before you post something you'll regret!

Think before you post something you'll regret!

1 July 2025

#HTT23

“Be Careful with AI: Your Job Application Still Needs YOU!”

AI can be a powerful tool, but it’s your unique skills, experiences, and voice that land you the job. Let AI help -but make sure you’re still in the driver’s seat!

AI can be a powerful tool, but it’s your unique skills, experiences, and voice that land you the job. Let AI help -but make sure you’re still in the driver’s seat!

24 June 2025

#HTT22

"Networking is not a dirty word"

Discover how genuine, everyday connections can make networking easy, natural, and rewarding.

Discover how genuine, everyday connections can make networking easy, natural, and rewarding.

17 June 2025

#HTT21

"Stay Positive in Your Job Hunt"

Why a positive mindset is your most valuable tool in today's competitive job market

Why a positive mindset is your most valuable tool in today's competitive job market

10 June 2025

#HTT20

“A beginners guide to Job Interviews”

Job interviews don't have to suck: here's how to handle them like a pro

Job interviews don't have to suck: here's how to handle them like a pro

3 June 2025

#HTT19

"Apprenticeships and Traineeships – A crash-course!"

Apprenticeships & Traineeships: Earn, Learn, and Launch Your Career at Any Age

Apprenticeships & Traineeships: Earn, Learn, and Launch Your Career at Any Age

27 May 2025

#HTT18

“Don’t be afraid to take a moment…”

Never be afraid to take a minute and reassess what you're doing

Never be afraid to take a minute and reassess what you're doing

20 May 2025

#HTT17

"Volunteering"

In support of National Volunteer Week,  we thought it best to revisit a HTT from 2024 -

Volunteering can quickly grow your bank of work experience and keep your CV looking fresh.

In support of National Volunteer Week,  we thought it best to revisit a HTT from 2024 -

Volunteering can quickly grow your bank of work experience and keep your CV looking fresh.

13 May 2025

#HTT16

“Reach for the S.T.A.R(s)”

Struggling to keep your application or interview responses on-track? You might need the STAR method...

Struggling to keep your application or interview responses on-track? You might need the STAR method...

29 April 2025

#HTT15

"Job Interview Tips: How to Make a Great Impression"

You have your job interview scheduled – congratulations! Now it’s time to prepare to make a great impression, and we’ve got you covered.

You have your job interview scheduled – congratulations! Now it’s time to prepare to make a great impression, and we’ve got you covered.

25 March 2025

#HTT14

“Defining work experience in your starter resume”

Work experience is not just "work" experience. Here we talk about how to explain your work history before you've had a job!

Work experience is not just "work" experience. Here we talk about how to explain your work history before you've had a job!

18 March 2025

#HTT13

"How To Get the Most Out of Careers Events"

Here's what you need to know about career events, how beneficial they are and how to take full advantage of them.

Here's what you need to know about career events, how beneficial they are and how to take full advantage of them.

4 March 2025

#HTT12

"Keep your email address and voicemail professional"

Don't let 14 year old you's email address make you look silly

Don't let 14 year old you's email address make you look silly

26 November 2024

#HTT11

“The question(s) you should ask during your next job interview”

How to respond to *that* question in an interview

How to respond to *that* question in an interview

19 November 2024

#HTT10

"The Ten things that require zero talent, but lead to success"

This HTT brought you by guest contributor Tristan from Cripps

This HTT brought you by guest contributor Tristan from Cripps

12 November 2024

#HTT09

“Proof-read EVERYTHING!”

Proofreading is about fine-tuning, honing in on details, and ensuring clarity. All vital for your job search efforts!

Proofreading is about fine-tuning, honing in on details, and ensuring clarity. All vital for your job search efforts!

5 November 2024

#HTT08

"Cold-Canvassing"

What to do when you're going door-to-door

What to do when you're going door-to-door

29 October 2024

#HTT07

"Hot tips (to avoid!)"

The things you should look to avoid when looking for work!

The things you should look to avoid when looking for work!

22 October 2024

#HTT06

"Labour Hire and Recruitment Agencies"

If you value flexibility, the chance to work in different environments, or looking to return to work, then labour hire could be the right choice

If you value flexibility, the chance to work in different environments, or looking to return to work, then labour hire could be the right choice

15 October 2024

#HTT05

“Cover Letters”

A cover letter is a document that introduces you to a potential employer and explains why you're applying for a job. It's an important part of your job application, along with your resume

A cover letter is a document that introduces you to a potential employer and explains why you're applying for a job. It's an important part of your job application, along with your resume

8 October 2024

#HTT04

“Referees - The do's and Don'ts”

There are some golden rules to follow with writing your resume - Let's discuss some of them today!

There are some golden rules to follow with writing your resume - Let's discuss some of them today!

1 October 2024

#HTT03

“Volunteering”

Volunteering can quickly grow your bank of work experience and keep your CV looking fresh.

Volunteering can quickly grow your bank of work experience and keep your CV looking fresh.

24 September 2024

#HTT02

“Dress for (interview) Success”

Opting for attire that is appropriate for the industry and company culture, demonstrates respect for the organisation and the interview process.

Opting for attire that is appropriate for the industry and company culture, demonstrates respect for the organisation and the interview process.

17 September 2024

#HTT01

"The Hidden Job Market"

The hidden job market comprises positions that are not advertised in traditional print or online sources. Such jobs are increasingly becoming available only via networking and word-of-mouth.

The hidden job market comprises positions that are not advertised in traditional print or online sources. Such jobs are increasingly becoming available only via networking and word-of-mouth.

Friendly Disclaimer: The tips and info shared on this page are general in nature – they’re here to help point you in the right direction, but they do not take into account your own personal situation. We’ve done our best to make sure everything’s accurate and up to date, but we recommend obtaining personalised advice if you’re making big decisions about work, training, or study.

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