Applying for jobs

The truth about cover letters

The truth about cover letters

Are cover letters still important? Are they equal across every role and industry? We spoke to the experts to find out.

7 common job hunting hurdles and how to get over them

7 common job hunting hurdles and how to get over them

What is a hiring freeze? Definition and examples

What is a hiring freeze? Definition and examples

8 ways to spot a job scam

8 ways to spot a job scam

7 steps to find a job that’s right for you

7 steps to find a job that’s right for you

How to write a reference letter (with examples)

How to write a reference letter (with examples)

How to follow up on a job application

How to follow up on a job application

9 questions to ask about job security in an interview

9 questions to ask about job security in an interview

5 ways to get out of a job hunting rut

5 ways to get out of a job hunting rut

How to talk up your soft skills when you apply for a job

How to talk up your soft skills when you apply for a job

8 tips for navigating references

8 tips for navigating references

6 ways to look after your mental health while job hunting

6 ways to look after your mental health while job hunting

4 reasons to keep job hunting during the holidays

4 reasons to keep job hunting during the holidays

How to write a great job application email

How to write a great job application email

How to decline a job offer (with examples)

How to decline a job offer (with examples)

How to write a professional profile

How to write a job acceptance letter

How to write a job acceptance letter

How to write a letter of recommendation

How to write a letter of recommendation

What does ‘Reference available on request’ mean?

What does ‘Reference available on request’ mean?

15 personal attributes examples

15 personal attributes examples

10 selection criteria examples for your resumé

10 selection criteria examples for your resumé

How to scam-proof your job search

How to scam-proof your job search

How to write a follow up email for a job application: Templates and tips

How to write a follow up email for a job application: Templates and tips

6 simple ways to stand out to employers when you’re job hunting

6 simple ways to stand out to employers when you’re job hunting

5 tips to make your job search even smarter

5 tips to make your job search even smarter

Ask Sabina: How can I combat age discrimination in my job search?

Ask Sabina: How can I combat age discrimination in my job search?

I don't have all the requirements, should I apply?

I don't have all the requirements, should I apply?

What are the different recruitment process steps?

What are the different recruitment process steps?

A guide to personal references

A guide to personal references

How to write an application letter

How to write an application letter

How to write a message to a hiring manager

How to write a message to a hiring manager

Reference check questions employers might ask

Reference check questions employers might ask

How having a professional profile can help you stand out

New year, new job: 5 steps to landing the job you really want in 2025

New year, new job: 5 steps to landing the job you really want in 2025

7 questions to ask a future employer about culture

7 questions to ask a future employer about culture

Looking for work? 5 ways to stay safe when job hunting online

Looking for work? 5 ways to stay safe when job hunting online

Want to live and work in New Zealand? 10 common questions answered

Want to live and work in New Zealand? 10 common questions answered

How to make the most of your job search

How to make the most of your job search

What to do when you don't hear back on a job application

What to do when you don't hear back on a job application

Are you making these 5 common resumé and interview mistakes?

Are you making these 5 common resumé and interview mistakes?

Job ended badly? Here's how to explain it

Job ended badly? Here's how to explain it

Can I be fired while on probation?

Can I be fired while on probation?

How to avoid standing out for the wrong reasons

How to avoid standing out for the wrong reasons

4 reasons now is the time to look for a new job

4 reasons now is the time to look for a new job

4 tips for getting your application noticed

4 tips for getting your application noticed

How to overcome the hurdles of finding a job in a recession

How to overcome the hurdles of finding a job in a recession

Making money from temping, contracting and freelancing

Making money from temping, contracting and freelancing

5 words not to avoid in an interview

5 words not to avoid in an interview

The top 3 social media fails to avoid

The top 3 social media fails to avoid

Government selection process

Government selection process

You've got mail! How employers are trying to contact you

You've got mail! How employers are trying to contact you

How to find a job in New Zealand

How to find a job in New Zealand

What to do when a recruiter ‘ghosts’ on you

What to do when a recruiter ‘ghosts’ on you

6 tips to help you get your first paid job now

6 tips to help you get your first paid job now

New job? 3 things to add to your SEEK Profile

10 ways to boost your job search

10 ways to boost your job search

How to refine your search on SEEK

How to refine your search on SEEK

Your 7-step job application checklist

Your 7-step job application checklist

Recruiters reveal what they really think about job seekers

Recruiters reveal what they really think about job seekers

What's the difference between a recruiter and a headhunter?

What's the difference between a recruiter and a headhunter?

How to overcome being considered overqualified for a job

How to overcome being considered overqualified for a job

Working with a recruiter? Here's 6 things you need to know

Working with a recruiter? Here's 6 things you need to know

Recruiters reveal their most impressive candidates ever

Recruiters reveal their most impressive candidates ever

Looking to get ahead? Make a recruiter part of your career toolkit

Looking to get ahead? Make a recruiter part of your career toolkit

How to stand out when the credentials are the same

How to stand out when the credentials are the same

What's more important to employers - education or experience?

What's more important to employers - education or experience?

This is how mobile is changing the way you apply for jobs

This is how mobile is changing the way you apply for jobs

Why this shouldn't be the first question you ask recruiters

Why this shouldn't be the first question you ask recruiters

Watch-outs: what your new workplace won't tell you about

Watch-outs: what your new workplace won't tell you about

Top 3 job seeker questions answered

Top 3 job seeker questions answered

Why is nobody calling back?

Why is nobody calling back?

Why employers are seeking passionate candidates

Why employers are seeking passionate candidates

How your SEEK Profile could land you a job

How to write a standout SEEK Profile

Job ads: How to know when it's worth applying

Job ads: How to know when it's worth applying

You've been Googled

You've been Googled

Not looking for work? You'll still get further with a SEEK Profile

The dos and don'ts of job searching at work

The dos and don'ts of job searching at work

The skill every salesperson should have in their SEEK Profile

The skill every marketer should have in their SEEK Profile

The skill every accountant should have in their SEEK Profile

How to work with a recruiter to find the right fit

How to work with a recruiter to find the right fit

How your SEEK Profile looks to employers

SEEK Profile - the good and the bad

You're perfect for the job. Now prove it.

You're perfect for the job. Now prove it.

Recruiters share their favourite interview questions and why

Recruiters share their favourite interview questions and why

When to turn down a job offer

When to turn down a job offer

Want the job? Fix your social media

Want the job? Fix your social media

How to use your experience to your advantage

How to use your experience to your advantage

Should you tell your boss you're looking for a new job?

Should you tell your boss you're looking for a new job?

Recruiter vs. employer: how to walk the tightrope

Recruiter vs. employer: how to walk the tightrope

How to stand out in a crowded job market

How to stand out in a crowded job market

Phone and video interview tips

Phone and video interview tips

Job interview tips

Job interview tips

What recruiters look for in an online profile

Not enough experience? 5 tips to inspire employers to give you a go

Not enough experience? 5 tips to inspire employers to give you a go

How to address key selection criteria

How to address key selection criteria

3 hurdles that stop people from applying for jobs (and how to jump over them)

3 hurdles that stop people from applying for jobs (and how to jump over them)

Common job application myths busted

Common job application myths busted

5 reasons why job hunting is like a first date

5 reasons why job hunting is like a first date

How to get the most out of a recruiter

How to get the most out of a recruiter

Casual, part-time, full-time: what differences matter?

Casual, part-time, full-time: what differences matter?

5 keywords employers are searching for in your SEEK Profile

How to get a part-time job you actually like

How to get a part-time job you actually like

Here's what to do if you're approached about a job you haven't applied for

Here's what to do if you're approached about a job you haven't applied for

How to get a job with a SEEK Profile

Employers want to see THIS in your profile

4 things employers wish they could say about your SEEK Profile

How to job hunt smarter, not harder

How to job hunt smarter, not harder

How to get a job before 9am

How to get a job before 9am

How to apply for a job in a different region

How to apply for a job in a different region

7 habits of effective job seekers bouncing back from job loss

7 habits of effective job seekers bouncing back from job loss

How to navigate that call about a job

How to navigate that call about a job

How to interpret a job ad

How to interpret a job ad

5 ways to stay open to opportunity

5 ways to stay open to opportunity

How to make time for a new job

How to make time for a new job

How to find a job

How to find a job

5 ways to put your best foot forward online

5 ways to put your best foot forward online

How long does it REALLY take to find a new job?

How long does it REALLY take to find a new job?

How to get headhunted on SEEK

How to get headhunted on SEEK

Even tougher interview questions and how to answer them

Even tougher interview questions and how to answer them

What’s different about going for a job now?

What’s different about going for a job now?

How to stay on top of your job search

How to stay on top of your job search

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