Applying for jobs
Getting the mechanics right so a small mistake doesn't cost you the role.
How to ask someone to be your referee (with examples)
Four short messages to copy when you ask someone to be your referee, how to check they can give you a strong reference, and what to do if they say no or sound unsure.
How to decline a job offer, even one you've accepted
Four templates: the standard decline, declining for a better offer, declining over salary, and the harder case of backing out after you've already said yes.
How to follow up on a job application
When to follow up on a job application or interview, who to contact, what to say by email or phone, and when to stop waiting and move on.
How to write a job application email (with examples)
What to write in a job application email, how to word the subject line, whether to attach your cover letter, and how to name and format your files.
What a background check actually covers
What an Australian background check includes: police checks, spent convictions, Working with Children Checks, NDIS screening, VEVO and your privacy.