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No matter what kind of business you are running, when you have a good team, you’ve got a great basis to build your business. If you are wondering how to build a good team whilst minimising expenses and time, promoting diversity in the workplace might be a good solution.

Setting a goal is easy, but have you spent much time really thinking about achievable ways to smash your goals? This article will provide you with a few tips on how you can reach for the stars with a realistic approach.

Most interns overestimate their work-readiness at the beginning of their internships. How do we know this? Because we collected research from 280 employers and 500 interns that showed us that at the beginning of the internship 30% of employers rated their intern’s work-readiness as good, compared to 41% of interns ranking themselves as great.

It’s easy to focus on “what's in it for me?” when it comes to internship opportunities. After all, internships only last for a short period of time, so getting the most out of one is important. If I had a dollar for every time a student asked me “will this company give me a job after my internship?” then I'd be a very rich woman.

Have you thought about what it would be like to have experience putting your skills from University into practice before graduating? Have you dreaded the idea of attending interviews for a full time job?

Being proactive with career development is critical for graduates to kick start their journey. But they can't do it alone. After all, we have all been at the starting line waiting for the starter's gun to go off. 

A student team is a group of students allocated to an in-company project. A team usually consists of 2-5 students, however can be larger based on the scope of the project. The team can be made up of students from the same discipline and focused on a specific area of the business or, if the project requires a more varied skill set, the student team can be multi disciplinary. 

Employers often ask us what they can do to ensure their intern has a really positive learning experience while adding value to the company. From our experience with 5,000 host companies, we’ve compiled a few simple rules that will help your intern become a valuable member of your team and perhaps even a future employee.

Your resume is your first chance to impress. Whether you're applying for a job, internship or even a voluntary position, the information on those A4 sheets of paper count. So how do you leave a good first impression and get yourself through to stage two and beyond? Read our guide to help you progress through to the next stage of the application process.

Not sure if an internship is the right path for you? How much do you know about internships? We explore what it really means to start an internship and walk you through the internship journey. 

We rounded up the three biggest myths about what hiring managers seek out in potential recruits. 

In the Australian workplace there are a number of unspoken rules. Nobody ever says them, but somehow everyone seems to know. We’ve compiled a list of the most common rules most workplaces follow.

There are some things about Australian work environments that international workers can find surprising, confusing or even shocking - if they are not prepared.

Everyone knows it's important to impress an interviewer. So what should you do when there's a conflict - when dishonesty might be the key to getting the job or internship? 

There are pros and cons of including your references. Here’s what to consider when preparing your own resume – so you can decide if it will help or hinder you in your quest for securing your next role.

Whether it's a first date, important meeting or job interview – how much effort do you put in to stand out? People size us up quickly and change their minds slowly. Make sure you consider these factors to make a great first impression.

Hosting an intern is an incredibly rewarding experience for everyone involved. It can be even more rewarding with a well thought out internship program that is repeatable and predictable. Here are some ideas on how you can create one.

With graduate recruitment season in full swing, Assessment Centres are fast approaching. Learn what to expect so you can be well prepared to stand out among all the candidates you're competing with.