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Clicks IT Recruitment ‘IT Employment Confidence Index’ report for Q2 2022

Since 2015, Clicks’ ‘IT Employment Confidence Index’ report has been measuring the confidence of IT professionals. We survey employees and job seekers each quarter to obtain insights into current sentiments. We ask respondents to reveal how they are feeling about: The conditions of the Australian economy and IT job market. Their job search intentions. Confidence…

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The Best Way to Ask for a Professional Work Reference

Reference checks are a standard part of the hiring process. Potential employers typically request referee details after interviews. But sometimes, you are asked to supply references upfront as part of your job application. Ask early It is a good idea to contact your referees as soon as you start thinking about looking for a new…

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Clicks’ 2022-23 IT Workforce Insights Report

IT Professionals Want Better Work-Life Balance Clicks IT Recruitment has been surveying IT professionals across Australia for over a decade. Our IT Workforce Insights Report taps into the mindset of IT employees and job seekers to support companies develop data-driven recruitment and retention strategies. The theme for last years’ IT Workforce Insights report was show…

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October 17, 2022

How to Conduct Stay Interviews to Improve your Staff Retention Rates

If you’ve ever wondered what makes your staff happy or why they choose to stay – you don’t need a crystal ball. You just need to ask. After all, if you don’t ask, you don’t get. Conducting stay interviews is a great way to understand what motivates your team members to remain in their roles…

October 4, 2022

How to Improve the Quality of the Applications You Receive

Making the right hiring decisions is vital to the success of any organisation. You increase your chances of getting it right by starting with a strong pool of candidates. But how do you increase the quality of your job applications you receive? Here are three simple things you can do! 1. Create Compelling Job Ads…

October 3, 2022

Ditching the Digital to Get Hands-On

It has been quite easy to slip into a lazy spiral of gaming and binge watching movies and TV shows while we’re mostly stuck indoors. Sometimes we need to pull ourselves away from the digital and try something different, stimulate our brains and try something hands-on.

September 29, 2022

Top 20 Highest Paying IT Jobs in Australia

Demand for tech talent doesn’t appear to be slowing down. Over the past few years, this has been driving salary increases across many positions. Clicks’ recent market research revealed that 56% of IT professionals reported a salary increase last year. So, which jobs are topping the list? Whether you are looking to change jobs, make…

September 20, 2022

What Are Motivational Interview Questions and How Do I Answer Them?

We all know about behavioural based interview questions, but what about motivational questions? When we asked a group of experienced job seekers about what they do to stand out in job interviews, they all talked about the importance of using the STAR technique. They focused on highlighting their skills, experience, and achievements. No one mentioned…

September 19, 2022

How to Write an Effective Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement with Examples

Including an equal employment opportunity statement (EEO) in your job ad can help you attract more candidates when hiring. 70% of job seekers value an organisation’s commitment to diversity when considering prospective employers. But if you are going to include an EEO statement, you want to ensure its not a box-ticking exercise. If the message is…

 

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