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A Complete Guide on How to Conduct an Effective Job Interview

Interviews aren't complicated, but, the way you conduct your interview could mean the difference ...

5 Tips for finding the best staff to add value to your business

Finding the best staff for your business will require a combination of actions and planning. Con...

Meet & Greet Matthew Christensen!

Meet and greet, Director, Matthew Christensen! Starting in the industry 18 years ago, Matt highl...

Meet & Greet Emma Henschke!

Meet Recruitment Resourcer, Emma Henschke! Emma joins our Adelaide team recruiting for manufactur...

What is it like to work for world-leading manufacturer, Orora?

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to work for a global leader in manufacturing, you’ve come...

7 reasons to abandon the city and move to a regional town

In recent years, the number of people moving to regional parts of Australia has increased signifi...

Meet & Greet Madeleine Martin!

Meet and greet Madeleine Martin, Manager of our Insurance and Wealth Management channel! Mads (o...

Our top 5 reasons why you should move to Gawler in South Australia

Located on the edge of the world-famous wine region, Barossa Valley, Gawler offers more than jus...

Fuse Recruitment's commitment to support employee mental health & wellbeing

Almost 1 in 2 Australians will experience a mental illness at some point in their life. If this i...

How Australian businesses will benefit from the Government's $15.2 billion Infrastructure funding

The Australian Infrastructure Sector has been promised a whopping $15.2 billion over the next 1...

How Victorian businesses can claim $20,000 by supporting priority job seekers

From the 26th of March 2021, Victorian businesses can apply for wage subsidies of up to $20,000 ...

2021 Federal Budget and what employers can do to support their employees

The 2021 Federal Budget brings great news to over 10 million Australians. Here’s what’s happening...

My First Week at Fuse: Rosie Stedman

Rosie has joined our team as a Recruitment Resourcer in the Brisbane office. Here's what her firs...

Meet & Greet Tyson McNeilly!

Meet and greet our CEO, Tyson McNeilly! Tyson talks about the most recent TV shows he's watched a...

8 benefits of hiring a temp and reasons to go through a recruiter

Hire a temp to support your team through peak periods and reap the other benefits without making ...

Ramping up energy reliability and creating jobs for South Australians

Australia takes the next step towards net-zero emissions after the Federal and South Australian ...

How to resolve gender inequity and empower women in insurance

The finance and insurance industry is leading the way in following best gender equity practices ...

Government announces $15.5 million worth of funding to encourage manufacturing capability growth

The future is looking bright for Australia as our manufacturers in Queensland receive much-needed...

How to guarantee health and safety in infrastructure and utilities’ new normal

As we recover from the pandemic it’s time to talk about how we’ll navigate the new normal to ens...

Meet & Greet Marlfory Duran

Meet our newest team member, Marlfory Duran!Marlfory initially began her Fuse journey as an inte...

Meet & Greet Sarah Francis

Meet our newest team member, Sarah Francis!Sarah joins our Brisbane team to support the Manufact...

Meet & Greet Luke Kondys!

Meet our newest team member, Luke Kondys!Luke joins us as a Senior Recruitment Consultant in Br...

Meet & Greet Grant Mitchell!

Meet our newest team member, Grant Mitchell!(Pictured above on the left with his family at Seawo...

How can we solve the infrastructure industry's skill shortage problem?

The government is injecting billions of dollars into the infrastructure industry to help economic...

Are Australian manufacturers ready for new development opportunities?

The pandemic has exposed areas of improvement and opened up development opportunities for Austral...

Australia’s property boom: what's happening and what are mortgage brokers saying?

Mortgage brokers see a surge in business as buyers and investors flock to market amidst the prope...

Lack of skilled migration and its effects on the Australian economy

Skilled migration has profound positive effects on the Australian economy – so, what will happen ...

My First Week at Fuse: Alyana Stoneman

Alyana has joined our team as a Recruitment Resourcer in the Melbourne office. Here's what her f...

Coronavirus and the Insurance Industry – are you up to date?

At this point, we probably don’t need to explain that the Coronavirus has been declared an insur...

Working from home - Compassionate ways to think about those who can't

Australians who don't work from home due to the nature of their work are often forgotten about wh...

Does job growth suggest a new job boom or a re-hiring boom?

Is the Australian workforce recovering to pre-pandemic levels? Is it doing better? Or have the dy...

Meet & Greet Pram Perera!

Meet our newest team member, Pram Perera!As our team continued to grow we found ourselves needing...

Meet & Greet Alyana Stoneman!

Meet our newest team member, Alyana Stoneman!("Here I am with my Fiancé at the Sofitel Spiral Buf...

5 Reasons why graduate hires are an asset to your business

The benefits of hiring graduates across any industry are limitless, and hiring them mutually ben...

Are you actually ready for the next step in your career

Taking the next step in your career can be both exciting and a little scary – especially if you’...

10 Ways to actually impress the hiring manager during a job interview

You’ve tailored your resume to the job and cleaned up your LinkedIn to look as attractive as pos...

Top reasons why you should build your professional network

Building a professional network opens doors to a world of opportunities including job offers and ...

How to properly prepare for an exit interview and leave a good impression

Exit interviews can be valuable to both the exiting employee and the employer if conducted succes...

Meet & Greet Shaun Rowe!

Meet our newest team member, Shaun Rowe!(pictured above in Rome)Shaun launched his career worki...

My first week at Fuse: Suzane Mai

Suzane has joined Fuse Recruitment in the Melbourne office as a Marketing Assistant. Her strengt...

Meet & Greet Suzane Mai!

Meet our newest team member, Suzane Mai!(pictured above on the Luge in Queenstown, New Zealand)S...

International Women's Day 2021

March 8th is International Women’s Day.We wanted to use IWD2021 as an opportunity to highlight t...

How to build healthy habits in the workplace for more energy

Some days it can feel like you’re adding more to your to-do list faster than you’re checking thi...

How to productively work from home and get home from work like a pro

As the days start to feel longer and motivation begins to dwindle as you work remotely, you may ...

What does work/life balance really mean?

A recent survey reports that up to 30% of us have thought about leaving our current employment to...

How to give an outstanding onboarding experience remotely

We probably don’t have to tell you that having a robust onboarding process is crucial to engagin...

Attracting the right talent to insurance, how to make it irresistible

After an extremely uncertain year tainted the job pool and left many worried about talent shorta...

Fundamentals of hiring your next insurance professional, you need to know

Before you start the process of hiring your next standout insurance professional, here are a few...

Beating the war on talent, are you in the game?

When it comes to the war on talent it might be time to consider looking internally and creating ...

How to hire for your customer centricity strategy

Having a customer-centric approach allows you to develop excellent customer loyalty, but have yo...

Looking to hire for remote work? Don't worry, ask these 5 questions

Working from home is too complex to be a ‘one size fits all’ setup; it is not best suited to eve...

The truth about overlooking experience for emerging talent

There is a lot to consider when deciding whether to hire for experience or for potential, but as...

How to talent pool now to save yourself the challenge of a post-COVID boom

Trying to get back in the office and back to work? The Australian Government has been pushing to ...

Agile Leadership for Insurance Leaders in a Volatile World

“Agile companies show superior operational, health, and financial results” - McKinsey & Comp...

Here's how to find the best employee while hiring remotely

If COVID-19 had happened 10 years ago, hiring would have been practically impossible. Luckily th...

In a volatile world, businesses need insurance now more than ever – is your team ready for a surge in demand?

As the current climate grows increasingly volatile, demand for insurance grows to unprecedented ...

Why resilience in the workplace is crucial to your success and how to get it

It is true that some are born with more resilience than others, however, it is a learnable skill...

10 Healthy habits you need to take into the workplace in 2021

Working all day, five days a week can take a toll if you’re not taking care of yourself. If you’v...

How to get savvy and utilise Personal Branding for your best job yet

It’s likely your objection to any concept of personal branding in your job hunt so far has sound...

How to explain your weaknesses and still get the job

So you’ve got your biggest strengths perfected, but weaknesses – probably make you squirm. This ...

This is how to improve your productivity immediately

Productivity can be elusive to sustain for many of us when times get stressful; it is much easie...

How to get the spotlight in this overcrowded Covid job market

The number of job applications per vacancy has never been higher, so standing out is more crucial...

Meet & Greet Aya Inazato

Meet our newest team member, Aya Inazato!(Pictured above, second from the left, with friends in P...

How to motivate yourself in the new year

If you find yourself continuously failing your new year goals and resolutions by the time Februa...

Wondering what happens to your resume after you apply? (and how to improve)

Anxiously awaiting a response from a recruiter? Wish you knew what the process from application ...

How to write the best LinkedIn summary to grow your professional network

The “about” section on your LinkedIn profile is arguably one of the most important. You’ve got 2...

The truth about career planning: how to create the best pathway for you

To create the career of your dreams you need to know where to start so you can pave the path ahea...

How to ask for a pay rise – and actually get it

Nothing makes people feel quite as awkward as asking for more money. Here’s the negotiation etiq...

Get excited for new year, new you, new job

You may have heard this saying thrown around a little too much this time of year, but when it com...

How to resign with less drama and leave on good terms

Regardless of whether or not you need a reference, leaving on good terms is crucial to keeping yo...

Before you forget about COVID this Christmas here’s the easy event etiquette

Brainstorming how to have a safe office Christmas party as we emerge from various quarantines ac...

My First Week at Fuse: Gary Armstrong

Gary joins the Fuse team, specialising in insurance and wealth management. With 5 years experie...

What to do if you need last minute staff this Christmas

An employer’s guide to hiring over Christmas.New data from Indeed has revealed more ads have bee...

How to plan the best COVID friendly office Christmas party

No one will argue that this year was easy and no doubt after such a long, difficult year you’re p...

Secrets to a superior and professional LinkedIn profile

If you’re not on LinkedIn, where are you being found? Did you know that more than 90% of recruite...

7 Reasons you didn’t get that interview and how to stop being overlooked

It can be extremely frustrating and disheartening when you don’t land a job interview that you t...

Meet & Greet: Gary Armstrong

Meet our newest team member, Gary Armstrong! (Pictured above, second from the left, with two mat...

Passive VS Active Candidates, who should you be searching for?

You may have heard candidates described as being ‘passive’ or ‘active’ somewhere in your recruitm...

How Natural Disasters affect Insurance Recruitment

Australia’s unprecedented 2019-2020 catastrophe season has been named the country's worst on rec...

Spotlight on: Sourcr

Sourcr is a third-party review platform made by recruiters, for recruiters. Sourcr automatically ...

5 Reasons you should use a recruiter for your next hire

Did you know on average it can cost $5000 and take 42 days to hire a new employee? Here is why i...

Innovative Recruitment Technology

At Fuse, we like to stay ahead with the most innovative industry technology available. Here is a ...

10 Tips to Help You on Your Job Hunt

Daunted by the prospect of trying to find your next job? You’re definitely not alone. There seem...

JobMaker Hiring Credit Guide: is your business eligible?

The 2020 Federal Budget announced the introduction of JobMaker Hiring Credit which could see you...

Top Tips For Filming A One-Way Video Interview

Meet & Greet: Rebecca Brennan

Meet our newest team member, Rebecca Brennan!(Pictured above, second from the left, with her two...

The Easiest Guide to Overcoming First Day Jitters and Exceeding Expectations

Boy does it feel good to land an amazing new job, but that confidence can quickly turn to butter...

16 Reasons Why You Should Hire Grads

16 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD HIRE GRADSBecause we couldn't stop at 10 ...They are drivenand enthusia...

Benefits of Starting with a Temporary Employee

The number of workers on a temporary or contract basis has risen significantly both in Australia ...

Meet & Greet: Andrew Chalkley

Meet our newest team member, Andrew Chalkley! (Pictured above, second from the left, enjoying a ...

How Can Fuse Help You?

HOW WE CAN HELP YOUIf you are seeking to hire, or find your next opportunity, within the Manufac...

Contracting Your Way Out of Covid-19

I think we are past the point of saying ‘I hope you are well / staying safe’. I’ll start with I ...

The Importance of Video during Self-Isolation

Over the last two weeks I have been isolated from the Fuse business, working from home.In this ti...

My First Week at Fuse: Pamela Old

My week actually started on Friday 7th of February with a Team Lunch. Great way to be introduced ...

The Importance of Workplace Values and Cultural Fit

As a Recruitment Resourcer, I can confidently say that cultural fit is always considered when con...

Resume Tips (That Actually Work!)

As a recruiters, we've read countless amounts of resumes daily. So, I feel like I can say that th...

The Art of Disappointing Others

We’re not in Kansas anymore. And we're certainly not in 2010 anymore.The world has changed and so...

The Intern Diaries: Lessons from an Intern

As someone who was a recent graduate and essentially new to workforce it’s difficult to sum up ho...

My First Week at Fuse: Chelsey Elfverson

Monday Today was a public holiday. I spent the day with my family, JetSkiing and tubing. ...

My Story: How I found Recruitment

Have you ever had that moment when you try a type of food you’ve always thought you hated and are...

5 Things I Have Learnt from Ralph Wiggum

The Simpsons is one of the most well-known cartoons of our generation. Generally enjoyed by child...

Work/Life Balance at Fuse Recruitment

Like many working parents I breathed a sigh of relief this week when holidays ended and school we...

Q & A with a Recruiter – Top Interview Tips

As a Recruiter, our job is primarily to source candidates for roles and should they be successful...

Road to Resourcer: An Interns Story

One of the biggest obstacles we hear from candidates and that we experience ourselves when recrui...

My First Week At Fuse: Jaquline Farag

My first week at Fuse Recruitment was an awesome first week! I was made to feel welcomed by t...

My First Week At Fuse: Jasmine Tite

From my very first day, working at Fuse Recruitment, I was made to feel like a part of the team! ...

Be the first to know with Job Alerts

Did you know you can sign up for job alerts with Fuse Recruitment?This is the best way to stay up...

Innovative Recruitment Agency? The jury agrees!

We like to think of ourselves as an innovative recruitment business.Not only are we utilising som...

How managers can survive an employee engagement crisis

According to a report regarding the State of Employee Engagement in Australia, our nation is expe...

Employee Behaviour At Work Functions: Do’s & Don’ts

In a lot of industries work functions and networking events are a common occurrence – they certai...

Creating A Positive Business Culture

When starting a company, most entrepreneurs are so fixated on perfecting the details of their pro...

Should You Hire For Attitude Or Aptitude?

According to a report by management consultant group McKinsey & Company, 57% of worldwide bus...

How To Succeed In An Insurance Career: Tips From The Experts

“… I actually worked with a Rocket Scientist at CGU…who said you don’t need to be a rocket scient...

What NOT To Ask A Candidate In An Interview

Chances are the top candidates you have short-listed for an interview are smart and will do their...

Your Company Is Represented By Your Recruitment Process

Whether internal or external, the person recruiting for your role is the first point of contact f...

Intern with Us!

The job ad says you need experience, but how do you even get experience if you need it in the fir...

We Have Acquired ME Recruitment!

It is with great pride that we announce the acquisition of ME Recruitment. Recently celebratin...

Self-Motivation: The Most Attractive Quality in a Candidate?

Gallup's study on the ‘State of the Global Workplace’ found only one in eight workers to be psych...

7 Body Language Mistakes to Avoid at Your Next Interview

Your perfectly crafted resume and flawless cover letter have landed you an interview. You’ve perf...

What to do After Losing Your Job

Losing your job is never a great experience. Although, sometimes it doesn’t come as a complete s...

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