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5 Essential Career Tips for Retail Job Seekers in 2025

The retail industry is constantly evolving, with technology, consumer behavior, and economic trends shaping the job market. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting, standing out in a competitive job market requires strategy, adaptability, and insight. With 20 years in retail recruitment across APAC, I’ve seen what makes candidates succeed—and what holds them back. Here ...
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Should you apply for a job you want if you don’t have the right experience?

It happens all too often. You see your dream job advertised on SEEK and you can’t wait to apply. You’ve already started envisioning yourself in the role. But when it comes to the necessary qualifications or experience, you don’t make the grade.  So, should you apply and try your luck at convincing your prospective employer in a ...
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Are you over-preparing for job interviews?

The internet is full of information. An information overload about almost anything you could want to know. So when preparing for most things in life, our first step is to Google ‘how to prepare for…’ or ‘what do I need for…’. But is there such a thing as too much preparation? The simple answer is, YES! ...
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The Interview Questions you should NEVER ask

Choosing staff for your business can be a difficult task. Choose the right employee and everyone lives happily ever after. But, choose the wrong employee and you could end up wasting a lot of time and money. The interview process should be taken seriously by both potential employees and prospective employers. Although interviews can sometimes be ...
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How to approach a career change when you feel trapped

As most of us would remember all too well, we are often told to choose a career when leaving high school. Or we fall into a career path as a result of the jobs we take on once we finish secondary learning. But what we want at 18 and what we want at 28 are usually ...
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5 Ways to Shine at Your Next Job Interview

We all know job interviews can be incredibly stressful. There’s so much on the line and only a very small window to show you’re the person they need for the job. So how can you stand out from the crowd? Preparing in advance will help you feel calm and confident, and help you stand out from ...