It is always essential to understand what companies are looking for when come to a job application. Further to that, understanding how you can stand out in the job market will allow you to go further. Here are some of the practical tips from our specialist recruiters in the Australian engineering market that will help you to stand out from the crowd.Be active beyond applicat...
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How to stand out in the Australia Engineering market
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Strategies on how to attract and retain female talent in engineering
about 1 month agoโCovering the state of diversity in the transportation market, LVI Associates Principal Consultant Sarah Davis discusses the challenges hiring managers and job seekers face within engineering, as well as how firms can attract female talent in a competitive market, and the importance of retention.60% of women say they have never negotiated their salary according to CNBC,...
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Acing your interview
about 1 month agoNow that you are this outstanding applicant who received an interview opportunity. Be prepared and get ready to ace your interview with the below tips at the different stages:Pre-interviewDuring the interviewPost-interviewโPre-interviewResearch the prospective company.Bring your portfolio and any work samples.Be proactive and prepare in advance any questions to ask the hirin...
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What Australia Engineering companies are looking for?
about 1 month agoTo make the list as a qualified candidate, you need to have specific skills and desirable experience to bring to the table. Whilst this is true across any industry, for the Australian engineering market, here are the top 3 skillsets and experiences that are currently of significant interest to companies:ย Technical skills - Software ExperienceTenureMulti-skilled - Beyond Tec...
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Top Tips to Secure Your Dream Engineering Job
3 months agoโWhen was the last time you considered a career move? Often when we are working we are focused on the job in hand, and sometimes forget the bigger picture, and that the job market is rapidly changing every day.
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Salary Snapshot 2022 is now available!
6 months agoOur 2022 results are in! This year, we have surveyed nearly 600 experienced Renewable Energy sector professionals and over 600 experienced Water sector professionals to create the LVI Associates Salary Snapshot 2022, to produce a YoY comparison report covering compensation and variants between locations and energy sources. Download full reports to peruse, reference and bench...
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Larson Maddox, Regulatory & Legal talent partner expands into APAC
9 months agoโโUnderย Phaidon Internationalย group, alongsideย LVI Associates,ย Regulatory and Legal talent partnerย Larson Maddoxย has now expanded its services across the Asia Pacific region, by setting up dedicated teams in Hong Kong and Singapore.ย The expansion in the Asia Pacific region will enable Larson Maddox to support the growing hiring demands in the regulatory and legal sector. โWe...
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The Case for Sustainable Business Practice
9 months agoโโEngineering a sustainable futureThe world relies on engineering and infrastructure, but both disciplines can have an impact on the climate,with estimates pointing to70% of global greenhouse gas emissions that stem from infrastructure.โฏHow can engineering and infrastructure be a catalyst for meaningful change and scale down the atmospheric temperature rise? The answer could...
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Resignation Best Practice Guide
10 months agoIt is no secret that the year of 2021 has become an overwhelmingly candidate driven market. With companies across many industries scouring for talent. Findings in our 2021 Water and Renewable Energy Salary Snapshots showed significant compensation and benefits discrepancies even between countries within the Asia Pacific regions.As we acclimatise to new working flexibility, s...
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Letโs Talk: Diversifying The Engineering Industry
11 months agoToday, women are disproportionately represented in the engineering industry; making up only 12% of the engineering workforce in Australia. ย While many firms have made significant inroads, gender disparity continues to persist, but why is this the case? ย And how can firms get women to break into the sector and, in turn, encourage them to stay?ย In our latest report, Letโs Tal...
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How To Avoid Bias In Job Descriptions
12 months agoโThere is overwhelming evidence that companies with diverse workforces perform better on every possible metric, with diversity positively impacting every level of a business, from the cleaning staff to the board of directors.Asian professionals say a workplace that respects diverse opinion is key to retaining talent. Bringing in as many perspectives, working styles and exper...
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Engineer Your Next Career Change
12 months agoโโEmbracing change, whether professionally or personally, can be a headache. However, whilst some change might be an uphill battle for individuals, it can also be an enabler of professional development and enhance a growth mindset. ย In your professional life, are you longing for a change in direction? Maybe you stayed put at the same business for a decade, but now is the rig...
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Year of the Tiger - what's in store for you in 2022?
about 1 year agoโโAs the year of the Tiger draws near, discover what 2022 has in store for your career!The Chinese zodiac isย represented byย 12 zodiac animals.ย In Chinese culture, it is believed that your relationships, health, well-being and career fortunes are closely tied to the year of your birth. Take this opportunity to find out what you can expect, and what to look out for in the new ...
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How to Secure the Pay Raise You Deserve
about 1 year agoโโNo-one likes to talk about pay but are you missing out on a hard-earned raise? Time to break the taboo and secure the pay rise you deserve. Start by asking.Know your worthBe prepared. Don't let impostor syndrome get the better of you and undervalue yourself. Likewise, don't expect your line manager to have a new salary already calculated for you in case you finally plucked...
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Learning During Lockdowns
about 1 year agoAs the global health crisis brings us more challenges to face, โ many are becoming more and more comfortable staying at home for more extended periods of time. With the days blending seamlessly into the next, how have individuals made productive use of this time during local lockdowns and periods of self-isolation?Some have utilised this new-found time to prioritise self-car...
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How to Decide if a Job Offer is Worth Taking
about 1 year agoโRoles within the infrastructure and engineering sector are often demanding and project-based, so it is important you choose the right role and projects that you find genuinely challenging and invigorating. Though your salary is important, it is vital to look beyond a salary number when considering a job offer.When evaluating a job offer, it is important to consider more tha...
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Water Treatment & Waste Water - Salary Review 2021
about 1 year agoโYour input will allow us to paint a detailed picture of the current industry-specific remuneration packages. The upcoming Salary Snapshot 2022 report will gather Salary, Holidays, Benefits and Career Progression data from across Asia Pacific regions. Help illuminate the Water Industry - Take the Survey below:Water Industry Salary Review 2021 Survey
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Renewable Energy - Salary Review 2021
about 1 year agoโYour input will allow us to paint a detailed picture of the current industry-specific remuneration packages. The upcoming Salary Snapshot 2022 report will gather Salary, Holidays, Benefits and Career Progression data from across Asia Pacific regions. Help illuminate the Renewable Energy industry - Take the Survey below:โRenewable Energy Salary Review 2021 Survey โโ
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Salary Review | Renewable Energy and Water Industry 2021
over 1 year agoโLVI Associatesโ annual Renewable Energy and Water Industriesย Salary Review has officially launched. Make sure you donโt miss the opportunity to participate in the comprehensive survey and contribute to our statistical research on the latest salary trends characterising the industry.Salary benchmarks offer a future-facing perspective into the current state of the industry. B...
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Reimagine the Future Through Talent
over 1 year agoโWith a rapidly evolving business climate on the horizon, how can firms be agile, innovative, and sharpen their operational capabilities to remain at the competitive edge of Engineering? It begins by reimagining the future through talent.ย By placing talent at the intersection of business decisions and growth strategies, Infrastructure and Engineering players can better pre...
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