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Time for a pay rise? This is how you ask for it.

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 2nd September 2019 - The “money” chat with your manager can be awkward, especially if you’re working for a charity with not a lot to spare. But remuneration for your hard work is important, and sometimes there is no way around it but to ask for that pay rise you kn

Can we stop paying for professional development?

Contributor, Tuesday, 20th August 2019 - NonprofitReady shares six of the most popular online courses, available for free, to help you make a greater impact.

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Call me! Why recruiters want you to pick up the phone

Marilyn Jones, Monday, 19th August 2019 - Experienced recruiter Marilyn Jones advises job seekers to call before they apply, and always read the selection criteria carefully.

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To cover or not to cover…

Marilyn Jones, Monday, 15th July 2019 - Experienced recruiter Marilyn Jones offers job seekers some advice on the do’s and don'ts of a great cover letter.

Westpac Social Change Fellowship: 10 tips for writing a successful application

Contributor, Monday, 15th July 2019 - If you had the chance to invest in your professional and personal development to increase your impact, would you do it? The Westpac Social Change Fellowship gives you this opportunity.

Lost your job? Here’s what you need to do now.

Maggie Coggan, Friday, 5th July 2019 - Getting made redundant is tough, but it’s not the end of the world. Deborah Wilson from PlusOne Recruitment explains how you can make the most of the experience and bounce right back.

One why at a time

Contributor, Tuesday, 2nd July 2019 - Sarah Powell is the founder of Champions Academy and a 2019 Westpac Social Change Fellow. Here she shares insights into her fellowship experience and how it has helped her stay true to her why.

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Too much or too little

Marilyn Jones, Monday, 10th June 2019 - In Australia we use the words CV and resume interchangeably but there are some differences between the two, writes experienced recruiter Marilyn Jones.