We’re seeing more and more clients asking social media managers to submit their personal accounts during the interview process. This has us heading to LinkedIn to run a poll: Is this okay? Is it fair for a client to reject your application based on your personal...
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Avoid Employer Red Flags When Re-Entering the Industry
👩💻 "I've applied for junior roles that are way less than my current level and I STILL can't get an interview!!!" – Talent. The job market is tough, and, if you are an experienced leader who's recently been let go from their job, it could be...
Treat your Workplace like a Warzone and it Will Become One
I came across this post recently from workplace rights activist Katherine Kleyman, a former corporate employment attorney and thought about the recruitment workplaces that I've previously been employed in. This bit from Katherine was troubling: "Here's the pattern...
Staying Mentally Fresh when Job Hunting
Job hunting can be a challenging and often stressful process. Keeping your mind fresh and resilient is crucial not only for your well-being but also for maintaining the energy and creativity needed to succeed. 🚀 Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you stay...
How is the Market at the Moment? When Will it Change?
By far, this is the most common question that I receive daily from both Talents & clients at Iceberg. We are all in a downturn (post-Covid slump), and both clients and job seekers are feeling the pain of a quiet market. You're probably wondering if you should...
A Reminder: Candidates Are Interviewing Future Employers Too!
We always stress to candidates the importance of being prepared for an interview—doing their research, putting their best foot forward, and making a lasting impression. But let’s flip the script for a moment: are companies doing the same? Because here’s the reality—an...
Cool Your Jets: Learn How to Avoid Early Year Burnout
You’ve flown right back into frenetic work mode post-Christmas and New Year, but is that really what you wanted? Early burnout is a real risk for returning workers trying to implement the work-life balance they envisioned while lying on a secluded beach sipping...
Older Aussies Want FT Return to Office
A surprising group is backing the traditional five-day office workweek: not only is it the boomers, but retirees! A recent news.com.au survey of 1,870 Australians revealed that 35% support working onsite full-time, slightly higher than the 31% who believe one to two...
Mock Tasks: Show Me The Money!
Hive mind! Should Talent be paid to submit a mini-task or brief during the interview process? This question comes up regularly, and Agency Iceberg feels that paying a Talent to complete a mock task that will take longer than 2 hours to finish, has MANY benefits....
The Dry Promotion Debate
Have you experienced a "dry promotion" lately? Or even heard of it? It is when an employee receives a new title or gets additional responsibilities without seeing a pay increase. According to a recent survey as reported by HRD, nearly four in 10 employees in Australia...
Leaving Your Job? DON’T Do This!
Many, many, many people are still making silly decisions when they leave their jobs. It never ends, and it almost always comes back to bite you on the proverbial. Whether it is saving/printing out client contacts lists ("These are my contacts, so I should be able to...
Employee Recognition Ideas: Creative Ways to Celebrate Achievements
Highlighting the importance of employee recognition is vital in boosting morale, improving retention, and fostering a positive work culture, but why do many Aussie workers feel undervalued? A little validation goes a hell of a long way, right? Let's look at a few ways...