In the fast-paced realm of IT, the transition from university to professional life can be both exhilarating and daunting. Having spent over 5 years working closely with international students, I’ve witnessed first-hand the challenges many graduates face as they navigate this critical phase of their careers. One recurring obstacle that stands out is the persistence

How to prepare for a successful interview   Even the thought of an interview can be quite daunting for an unprepared and inexperienced candidate. If you are one of those who are really scared and not confident with their interview skills, then trust us, we’ve got your back. To make this blog interactive and easy

Working in Australia can be very different compared to other countries. So, what is the Australian attitude to work? Australians tend to have a laidback approach, and while workplaces are generally more informal, arriving on time to work is important. We prefer chit-chat to start a business meeting, as this assists with easing into the

Are you facing a skills shortage and a vacuum of fresh talent that could assist your business in taking a big step towards success? Are you looking at expanding to an overseas market, and are you keen to tap into specific cultural habits and trends but there is a language barrier? Are you at a

As the world is now settling into the ‘new norm’ post COVID, the immigration landscape in Australia is starting to change, once again, for the better.   This upward trend in immigration highlights a skills and knowledge gap that might be preventing international graduates from starting their professional careers in Australia. While they might have

How to Handle Job Application Rejection: Strategies for Dealing with Rejection and Turning it into Growth     “Thank you for your interest in [insert job role here]. Unfortunately, we will not be moving forward with your application”    Ah yes, the generic job application rejection email from a job you applied for. I’m sure

This is what our Professional Year program can do for you        “If you are looking to make your big step towards your professional career, Performance Education is the best place to start off your journey from theory to practical” Aasa “We did our Professional Year with Performance Education and it was

Are you a recent graduate and struggling to find a good job?   You are not alone. I had a quick look on LinkedIn today before I started writing this article, and I found one graduate job advertisement from Amazon Web Services (AWS) which received 383 applications within 8 days. Just imagine the level of

There can be so much pressure to make a good first impression in a job interview that sometimes we make mistakes… Fortunately, there are several options and recovery tips to help you stay in the game ensuring the mistake doesn’t cost you an entire interview. It’s also important to know what mistakes can look like

In a strong job market, some may deliberate why they’d bother with an internship? Generally, internships are unpaid (which is a downside) so it’s important to understand why they enhance future job prospects specifically your employability so greatly. It’s not just about getting the job (albeit it helps!) but more so being ready and prepared