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July 22, 2024
Making a positive first impression – what to wear to a job interview
Deciding what to wear to a job interview can feel tricky, especially if you’re new to the workforce or haven’t had much interview experience. Your outfit p...
July 21, 2024
Motivating yourself to find a new job
Struggling to Find the Motivation to Look for a New Job? Have you been thinking about changing jobs but just can’t find the motivation to take the first st...
July 21, 2024
Job Hunting Checklist
Job Hunting Checklist: Where to Start Are you looking for a new job but not sure where to begin? Whether you haven’t searched for a job in a while or you’r...
June 17, 2024
Projecting self confidence in a job interview
Self-confidence is an important attribute in the workplace and when looking for work. Confident employees are often enthusiastic, competent, strong communicato...
May 1, 2024
Top Ten Soft Skills for Career Success
Soft skills are non-technical abilities like communication, teamwork, and problem-solving that help you succeed in the workplace. These skills are transferable...
May 1, 2024
Workforce Skills: Hard Skills, Soft Skills and Hybrid Skills
In today’s job market, employers are looking for candidates with a mix of hard skills, soft skills, and increasingly, hybrid skills. But what do these terms ...
May 1, 2024
How to Improve Your Soft Skills for Career Success
Employers are increasingly looking for candidates with strong soft skills. These are the interpersonal behaviours, personality traits, and abilities that help ...
March 22, 2024
The Don’ts of Job Interviews: What to Avoid
A job interview is your chance to show you’re the right person for the role. While most advice focuses on what you should do, it’s just as important to kno...
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August 20, 2025
“Every day you learn something new.” – Wes Nixon
A Passion for Building and Community Celebrating 13 years of marriage with wife Jess, Wes Nixon is a proud father of three daughters and an enthusiastic suppor...
June 23, 2025
International Women in Engineering Day
Meet Amy Shepard – Welding & Fabrication Apprentice at WF Industries, Dubbo After more than a decade working as a chef, Amy made a bold move. She swapped...
January 30, 2024
Interview with Joshua Winter – winner of the 2023 Apprentice of the Year at the Apprentice Employment Network Awards
Joshua Winter, hosted by Thales Australia – Lithgow Arms, completed his Certificate IV in Engineering – Mechanical Trade through Skillset in January 2023. ...
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January 7, 2026
How to manage your nerves in a job interview
Let’s face it, job interviews can be nerve-racking. They’re an important part of the recruitment process because they give employers the chance to see the ...
January 2, 2026
Getting Career Ready for 2026
If you’re thinking about putting your job search on hold over the Christmas and New Year break – think again! This time of year is perfect for getting ahea...
August 13, 2024
Returning to Work After a Break? Here’s How to Boost Your Confidence
If you haven’t been in the workforce for a while, it’s normal to feel a little unsure. Maybe you’re worried your skills aren’t up to date, or you’re ...
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