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The Importance of Feedback
If you're a manager, to be effective, you need to be skilled at giving out both praise and criticism. It's your responsibility to the people on your team, and the only way to do this is with frequent feedback.Firing someone – the right way
Do you know the right way to handle terminating someone's employment? Employment specialist Danielle McNamee from ProcessWorx explains how to get it right.457 Visa: An expert guide on complying with the new working regulations
The new TSS working visa comes with strict regulations and a higher chance of penalties. Immigration law experts explain how sponsoring businesses can establish compliance processes to protect themselves against legal liability.Your digital spring clean in six simple steps
With technology woven into so many parts of our daily lives, doing a regular digital spring clean is essential.Industries that attract ‘imaginative’ CVs
Some industries attract more 'padded' CVs than others. Is your industry one of them?Don’t be scammed by fake job ads
Imagine applying for a job only to find that it doesn't exist and some faceless, nameless person has made off with your details. It happens. Here, we explore this growing practice.New rules, new fines: How the 457 work visa changed
The 457 working visa has been abolished, and the rules are changing for businesses that sponsor foreign workers. Along with stronger enforcement of the new regulations, fines for non-compliance have increased. Here's what every recruiter needs to know to avoid…How to talk about your past
Nobody’s perfect. Organisational Psychologist Dr Eraj Ghafoori explains how to talk about your past – the good, the bad and the ugly – and still make a positive impression in a job interview.Curtin University shines a light on the CVCheck story
Curtin have just released a range of case studies on successful graduates of Ignition, and CVCheck is honoured to be profiled.Racing Victoria: Racing for the best employees
As the body responsible for staging Australia’s greatest horse-racing event every year – the Melbourne Cup – Racing Victoria needs to make sure everyone they employ is made of the right character.457 Visa abolishment has big impact on Australian businesses
If you’re a business owner or hiring manager who employs foreign staff, you’re responsible for your staff’s compliance, and are at risk of heavy fines if you don’t follow the new regulations.Getting fired: what are your rights?
Is your job on the chopping block? Getting fired is never great. Even if you’re glad to be moving on to a new opportunity, it’s good to know your rights.Building trust and transparency: CVCheck continues partnership with Privacy Awareness Week
At CVCheck, we conduct more than 100,000 verification checks every year for private and government organisations, employers and individuals. With our services including 300 online checks across 190 countries, it’s no surprise that our customer’s privacy is of the utmost…Predict a candidate’s future performance: harnessing the power of data
Finding the right staff for your business is one of the most important, and one of the most difficult, things to do well. How much better would you feel knowing that you could predict which candidates are a great fit…eBook: Just moved to Australia? Here’s what you need to know
Australia is home to five of the top 20 most liveable cities in the world. This makes it an appealing destination to people from all around the world. So what do you need to know if you've just moved here?…Reference checks by the numbers
Hiring the wrong person can not only cost time and money, you might end up with a far more serious situation than you anticipated. Check out the stats before you recruit next.How to write a winning resume
You may only have seconds to impress a recruiter with your resume. In some cases, your application will also be screened by a computer. What can you do to get your resume noticed?LinkedIn: 6 ways to get the truth
LinkedIn is an invaluable tool for recruiting top talent. But how do you know whether your favourite candidate really completed a 12-week volunteering role in Kenya? If you're an HR manager, here are the top six tips to help you…The top 10 professions that require a police check
The number of jobs you need a police check for is growing. While many people get a police check for volunteer work, an increasing number of paid jobs now require a police check, too. Here're the top 10 professions that…CVCheck New Zealand honoured with gazetting
We’re pleased to announce that CVCheck has been gazetted by the New Zealand Director-General of Health, Chai Chuah.eBook: The cost of a bad hire
Ever hired the wrong person for the job? You’re not alone. Around 95% of organisations admit they make bad hires each year, but what's the real cost of a bad hire to your business? Find out here.Don’t let a bad reference get in the way of a great career
Worried a bad reference might get in the way of your dream job? Don't. There are many ways you can prove yourself to the person you want to be your next boss.Why your Australian National Police Check might be ‘referred’
If you’ve ordered a police check for employment and it’s been delayed, don’t panic. We explain the Australian National Police Check process and what being ‘referred’ really means.How technology is changing HR
It's taken it's time but now big data has its sights set on HR, disrupting recruitment processes for the better.HUGO BOSS: Finding the right fit
As one of the most recognisable fashion houses in the world, HUGO BOSS knows its two greatest assets are luxurious merchandise and the talented staff who sell it.Checks before cheques: Why the finance industry conducts background checks
Want to work in banking or finance? Make sure your personal paperwork is up-to-date, because potential employers will thoroughly vet your credentials. Here's what you need to know – and provide.Moving overseas? Here’s how to find a new home
Heading overseas to live, work or play? Great. You're going to need to find somewhere to call home. As a foreigner, that can be hard work. Here's how to create a successful rental application.Job hopping: Does it matter?
So you've changed jobs. A lot. Is it really a bad look?CVCheck awarded 13th in Deloitte’s Tech Fast 50 Australia
2016 was a massive year for CVCheck, and we were honoured and thrilled to end the year on a high by being nominated and then placing 13th in the Deloitte Tech Fast 50 Australia, and 95th across Asia Pacific in…Check this out: The history of reference checks
To safeguard their businesses against unscrupulous employees, it’s common practice for employers to run screening and vetting on new recruits. Although it all sounds very modern, it's not. Throughout history, background checks have, in various forms, been part of the recruitment…