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Emily Haydon 2/11/26 Emily Haydon 2/11/26

How to turn your work into evidence hiring managers believe

An Australian recruiter on turning your work into evidence hiring managers believe: brag files, honest numbers and a one-page case study format.

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Emily Haydon 2/11/26 Emily Haydon 2/11/26

You have sent 40 applications and heard nothing. Here is what to do next

Sent 40 applications and heard nothing? An Australian recruiter explains why silence happens and how to work out exactly what to fix next.

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Emily Haydon 2/11/26 Emily Haydon 2/11/26

How to evaluate a job offer beyond the salary

An Australian recruiter on judging a job offer beyond salary: package, super, bonus, red flags, counter-offers, resigning well and the first 90 days.

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Emily Haydon 2/11/26 Emily Haydon 2/11/26

How to work with recruiters so they fight for you

An Australian recruiter on who recruiters really work for, how to brief one well, and avoiding the double submission that kills candidacies.

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Emily Haydon 2/11/26 Emily Haydon 2/11/26

A job application system that actually gets interviews

An Australian recruiter's simple job application system: one master resume, a tracker, clear rules on what to apply for and when to follow up.

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Emily Haydon 27/8/26 Emily Haydon 27/8/26

Should you use an AI bot to mass apply for jobs?

AI tools promise hundreds of job applications a day. An Australian recruiter explains what actually happens when one of them lands on her desk.

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Emily Haydon 27/8/26 Emily Haydon 27/8/26

How to use AI in your job search without sounding like everyone else

Use AI as a strategist, not a ghostwriter. An Australian recruiter shares the prompts for research, application audits and interview practice.

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Emily Haydon 15/4/26 Emily Haydon 15/4/26

What to do when you hate your job but feel stuck

Miserable at work but can't bring yourself to leave? A recruitment expert shares how to get unstuck without blowing everything up.

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Emily Haydon 15/4/26 Emily Haydon 15/4/26

How to follow up after a job interview without being annoying

How to follow up after a job interview without seeming desperate — scripts for every scenario.

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Emily Haydon 15/4/26 Emily Haydon 15/4/26

How to write a cover letter in 2026 — with examples

How to write a cover letter in Australia in 2026 — what to include, what to skip, and before and after examples

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Emily Haydon 15/4/26 Emily Haydon 15/4/26

How to explain being made redundant in a job interview

How to explain being made redundant in a job interview — the formula, scripted examples, and what not to say.

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Emily Haydon 15/4/26 Emily Haydon 15/4/26

How to change careers in Australia without starting from scratch

How to change careers in Australia without starting from scratch — transferable skills, the adjacent move, and how to tell your story.

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Emily Haydon 15/4/26 Emily Haydon 15/4/26

The hidden job market — how most roles are filled before they're advertised

Most roles are filled before they're advertised. Here's how to access the hidden job market in Australia.

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Emily Haydon 15/4/26 Emily Haydon 15/4/26

How to get headhunted in Australia - positioning yourself to be found

How to position yourself to be found by recruiters in Australia — LinkedIn, visibility, and building the right relationships.

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Emily Haydon 15/4/26 Emily Haydon 15/4/26

How to prepare for a job interview — what actually matters

What actually matters when preparing for a job interview in Australia - research, stories, and the questions worth asking.

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Emily Haydon 15/4/26 Emily Haydon 15/4/26

Why your resume isn't getting interviews (and how to fix it)

Not getting interviews? A specialist Australian recruiter shares the most common resume mistakes and exactly how to fix them.

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Emily Haydon 15/4/26 Emily Haydon 15/4/26

What to do in the first two weeks after redundancy in Australia

Made redundant in Australia? Here's what to do in the first two weeks - practical steps from a 20-year recruitment expert.

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Emily Haydon 15/4/26 Emily Haydon 15/4/26

How to write a LinkedIn profile that actually gets you found

Your LinkedIn headline is your search ranking. Here's how to optimise your profile so recruiters actually find you in Australia.

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Emily Haydon 15/4/26 Emily Haydon 15/4/26

Salary negotiation scripts that actually work in Australia

Exact salary negotiation scripts for Australian job seekers - what to say, when to say it, and how to handle the most common objections.

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