Generated by All in One SEO Pro v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Aquent Australia ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://aquent.com.au/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://aquent.com.au/blog/) - Your one-stop blog for the latest work insights, career advice, hiring tips, leadership advice and more. - [What future marketing teams look like in the age of AI](https://aquent.com.au/blog/what-future-marketing-teams-look-like-in-the-age-of-ai/) - Find out how future marketing teams will use AI to scale smarter, with humans focused on strategy, creativity, governance, and commercial impact. - [Your complete guide to salary negotiation](https://aquent.com.au/blog/salary-negotiation-australia/) - Tackle salary negotiation with confidence in Australia. Practical scripts, salary expectations examples & tips for marketing, creative, design & tech job seekers - [5 simple (but powerful) ways to shine in your design interview.](https://aquent.com.au/blog/5-simple-but-powerful-ways-to-shine-in-your-design-interview/) - Five effective tips to help you show up with confidence for your design interview, articulate your experience clearly, and let your personality shine through. - [A new job... in this economy?](https://aquent.com.au/blog/a-new-job-in-this-economy/) - It’s easy to get overwhelmed in today’s job market. Here’s simple, actionable advice to get traction on your job hunt whilst protecting your mental energy. - [How your reputation gets defined before you know it](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-your-reputation-gets-defined-before-you-know-it/) - Your reputation isn’t built on big wins—it’s built in the quiet moments. Discover the habits that define you and where you should be paying attention. - [Beyond ageism: Why experience is the superpower your team needs](https://aquent.com.au/blog/beyond-ageism-why-experience-is-the-superpower-your-team-needs/) - Experience is a superpower. Bust ageism in the workplace and learn the untapped advantages of an inclusive, multigenerational workforce. - [Designers, how to get traction in a tough job market](https://aquent.com.au/blog/designers-how-to-get-traction-in-a-tough-job-market/) - Stop the endless jobhunting. Learn the exact CV, portfolio, and mindset shifts that help designers cut through a tough market and land more callbacks. - [How to confidently discuss & negotiate your salary](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-confidently-discuss-negotiate-your-salary/) - Ready to talk salary? Discover the steps to confidently negotiate a new offer, ask for a raise or discuss remuneration. - [Improve your hiring process to stop missing out on great talent](https://aquent.com.au/blog/improve-your-hiring-process-to-stop-missing-out-on-great-talent/) - Don't let a slow or inefficient job offer process lose you great talent. Here’s how to streamline your hiring process, from budget sign-off to onboarding. - [AI orchestration: The new operating model for Australian teams](https://aquent.com.au/blog/ai-orchestration-the-new-operating-model-for-australian-teams/) - Move beyond the fear of replacement from AI. Discover how AI orchestration and "skill stacks" are redefining Australian jobs. - [Want To Quit Without A New Job Lined Up? Read This First](https://aquent.com.au/blog/want-to-quit-without-a-new-job-lined-up-read-this-first/) - Is quitting before you have something new lined up the right decision or does it hurt your chances? - [Being a great designer isn’t enough to get hired—you need to prove your impact](https://aquent.com.au/blog/being-a-great-designer-isnt-enough-to-get-hired-you-need-to-prove-your-impact/) - Being a great designer is no longer enough; hiring managers are interested in how your design work contributes to business outcomes and proves your impact. - [Hiring in Australia: 5 trends redefining our job market](https://aquent.com.au/blog/hiring-in-australia-5-trends-redefining-our-job-market/) - Australia’s job market in 2026 is experiencing contradictory forces. Here are the 5 key trends redefining hiring across marketing, design and technology roles. - [Don’t Fear Pay Transparency—Embrace It](https://aquent.com.au/blog/dont-fear-pay-transparency-embrace-it/) - Embracing pay transparency is a smart move. Why? Being open about how pay is determined is one of the key ways to attract and retain top talent. - [How to avoid creative burnout and refill your creative tank (before you really need to)](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-avoid-creative-burnout-and-refill-your-creative-tank-before-you-really-need-to/) - Don’t ignore creative burnout. Discover why intentional “refuelling” is vital to keeping your creative work fresh and impactful—and how to properly do it. - [AI adoption failing isn’t the tech, it’s the people. How smart businesses overcome this.](https://aquent.com.au/blog/ai-adoption-failing-isnt-the-tech-its-the-people-how-smart-businesses-overcome-this/) - Why do AI projects fail? Learn why people, not tech, cause project failure and the 5 rules to move teams from fear to AI fluency. - [Temp-to-perm is the best way to hire today.](https://aquent.com.au/blog/temp-to-perm-is-the-best-way-to-hire-today/) - Temp-to-perm is a hiring model that benefits both employers and employees by offering a flexible hiring approach. Discover all the benefits of temp-to-perm hiring. - [Accessibility as a Design Principle: Lessons from Telstra’s Digital Design Team](https://aquent.com.au/blog/accessibility-as-a-design-principle-lessons-from-telstras-digital-design-team/) - Discover how Telstra has embedded accessibility through its A11y-first design, paving the way for a truly connected future. - [How to keep top talent: Strategies for successful onboarding](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-keep-top-talent-strategies-for-successful-onboarding/) - Have you hired new talent? Learn the 9 essential steps hiring managers need for a successful, engaging onboarding experience. - [AI and the job search: What’s changed and how to come out on top](https://aquent.com.au/blog/ai-and-the-job-search-whats-changed-and-how-to-come-out-on-top/) - Job hunting? AI-bias and a competitive market are making it tough. Learn how to beat AI tools, stand out in the crowd, and land your next role. - [How Creative Ops Leaders are driving value in 2025 and beyond](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-creative-ops-leaders-are-driving-value-in-2025-and-beyond/) - Learn what Creative Ops leaders are prioritising this year and beyond to align with and achieve creative department goals in times of flux. - [How designers can build a visually engaging case study](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-designers-can-build-a-visually-engaging-case-study/) - Even if you have a lot to say, you need to find a way to break your case study up with visuals so it is easy for the reader to consume. - [Breaking age barriers: Why we must rethink work, age, and progress](https://aquent.com.au/blog/breaking-age-barriers-why-we-must-rethink-work-age-and-progress/) - The traditional view of age and work is outdated. It's time to break down age barriers, embrace lifelong learning, and build a more inclusive future for everyone. - [Hiring managers, do this for guaranteed interview success.](https://aquent.com.au/blog/hiring-managers-do-this-for-guaranteed-interview-success/) - Hiring managers, are your interviews costing you? Here’s how to optimise your interview process, avoid costly mis-hires, and secure top-tier talent. - [Considering a career break? Why sabbaticals are a career essential.](https://aquent.com.au/blog/considering-a-career-break-why-sabbaticals-are-a-career-essential/) - Have you considered a long break in your career? They’re not just for recharging, but essential for finding renewed focus, creativity, and perspective. - [The ground is shifting: A guide for design leaders to thrive in the age of AI.](https://aquent.com.au/blog/the-ground-is-shifting-a-guide-for-design-leaders-to-thrive-in-the-age-of-ai/) - For Design Leaders, the AI transformation ahead demands the best of our discipline: our empathy, our systems thinking, our commitment to human dignity, our ability to solve complex problems with elegant simplicity. - [Ageism in hiring: Why your biggest mistake is overlooking workers 50+](https://aquent.com.au/blog/ageism-in-hiring-why-your-biggest-mistake-is-overlooking-workers-50/) - It’s time to talk about ageism. Professionals over 50 are being shut out, often due to outdated assumptions about their skills, ambition, or salary expectations - [The Importance of Storytelling for Designers](https://aquent.com.au/blog/the-importance-of-storytelling-for-designers/) - The Importance of Storytelling for Designers - Aquent - [How to create a UX profile that will help you land your dream job](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-create-a-ux-profile-that-will-help-you-land-your-dream-job/) - UX, CX & Service Design recruitment specialist, Kate Verran does a deep dive into how to craft your UX profile to best present your experience & work - [Niche Is In! The Rise Of Specialist Creative Design Skills](https://aquent.com.au/blog/niche-is-in-the-rise-of-specialist-creative-design-skills/) - As tools and companies' needs shift, staying current & sharpening your specialist edge will keep you in demand. These are the in-demand design skills right now - [Working from Home Can Boost Productivity](https://aquent.com.au/blog/working-from-home-can-boost-productivity/) - Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Twitter, Google, the list grows every day: the coronavirus threat has companies telling employees to work from home. - [#HereToHelp - How to stay motivated during your job search](https://aquent.com.au/blog/heretohelp-how-to-stay-motivated-during-your-job-search/) - I’d like to share some advice on how to stay positive & motivated in your job search, and achieve your ultimate goal of getting back into the workforce. - [Graphic Designers: Stay Relevant By Learning These Two Digital Skills](https://aquent.com.au/blog/graphic-designers-stay-relevant-by-learning-these-two-digital-skills/) - In today’s design world staying stagnant is a recipe for irrelevance. Here are two must-have tools for graphic designers looking to stay competitive. - [How to create a powerful creative portfolio](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-create-a-powerful-creative-portfolio/) - Here are some key tips on how I feel you can master your portfolio presentation. - [I can see clearly now: Colour and Accessibility in Design](https://aquent.com.au/blog/i-can-see-clearly-now-colour-and-accessibility-in-design/) - The use of low contrast colours can prevent people with visual impairments from reading text or viewing content on a website. - [Building Your Creative Network: How To Make Your Own Career Safety Net](https://aquent.com.au/blog/building-your-creative-network-how-to-make-your-own-career-safety-net/) - Newsflash: Your network is your safety net. Even if you hate networking, building genuine professional connections is the smartest career move you can make. Here’s how. - [What businesses can do to close the digital skills gap](https://aquent.com.au/blog/what-businesses-can-do-to-close-the-digital-skills-gap/) - 3 simple steps any business can do to close the digital skills gap & ensure talent are future ready. - [How To Break Into The Creative Industry Using Unconventional Pathways](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-break-into-the-creative-industry-using-unconventional-pathways/) - A couple of young people in my house seem pretty determined to become creative professionals. They’re asking me for advice. Here’s what I’m telling them. - [How to Scale Digital Accessibility and Cater for Diverse Audiences](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-scale-digital-accessibility-and-cater-for-diverse-audiences/) - Digital Accessibility should be practised, and wherever possible implemented, at every stage in the lifecycle of a new digital product or service. Here's how… - [Is there a good time to look for a job?](https://aquent.com.au/blog/is-there-a-good-time-to-look-for-a-job/) - Stop waiting for the "perfect" time to find a job. Here’s how to master your career search by focusing on these 3 things you can control. - [In a tough job market, building your personal brand on LinkedIn isn’t optional.](https://aquent.com.au/blog/in-a-tough-job-market-building-your-personal-brand-on-linkedin-isnt-optional/) - Building your personal brand on LinkedIn is essential. In a crowded job market, this kind of visibility and authenticity can make all the difference. - [Australian AI Tech: Our untapped business advantage.](https://aquent.com.au/blog/australian-ai-tech-our-untapped-business-advantage/) - Prioritising Australian AI solutions offers significant advantages in speed to value, return on investment, and the development of national sovereign capability - [How to not get fired from your next job](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-not-get-fired-from-your-next-job/) - When it comes to helping people find jobs, it’s fair to say I’m somewhat of an expert. As it happens, I’m also a bit of an expert at getting fired. - [How to demonstrate the value of your design team in 2025](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-demonstrate-the-value-of-your-design-team-in-2025/) - Leading a Design Team in 2025 means turning 2024's challenges into opportunities, linking the value of design to business priorities. - [7 Important Soft Skills Your Team Need To Have](https://aquent.com.au/blog/7-important-soft-skills-your-team-need-to-have/) - Looking for top creative talent? Don't just focus on technical skills. Learn about the 7 essential soft skills that make a truly exceptional creative. - [Ace your interview: Words to watch out for.](https://aquent.com.au/blog/ace-your-interview-words-to-watch-out-for/) - Did you know using strong, precise language in an interview can significantly boost your impact? Here’s what to ditch and what to say instead. - [Your Guide To Streamlining The Interview Process To Attract The Best Talent](https://aquent.com.au/blog/your-guide-to-streamlining-the-interview-process-to-attract-the-best-talent/) - Here’s a guide for hiring managers on how stay on track with their interview process and attract the best talent. - [Why learning is the skill that keeps you in the game](https://aquent.com.au/blog/why-learning-is-the-skill-that-keeps-you-in-the-game/) - The need to keep upskilling isn't going away anytime soon. It's never to early or late to establish a CV in the skill of learning. - [Why Diversity Is Crucial For Decision Making, Creativity And The Success Of Your Teams](https://aquent.com.au/blog/why-diversity-is-crucial-for-decision-making-creativity-and-the-success-of-your-teams/) - The research is clear – diversity delivers better performance and innovation. Here are some tips to overcome diversity issues in the workplace - [Why accessibility and inclusive design matters](https://aquent.com.au/blog/why-accessibility-and-inclusive-design-matters/) - There are many reasons why organisations need to address digital accessibility, and some of them might surprise you. - [Who The Hell Invited The Clients Into The Agency Creative Department?](https://aquent.com.au/blog/who-the-hell-invited-the-clients-into-the-agency-creative-department/) - In a radical re-think of the client-agency relationship, this Creative Director is adding clients to his creative team. - [Unlocking Creativity Through Diversity](https://aquent.com.au/blog/unlocking-creativity-through-diversity/) - So how do we tap into our creativity? In short, great minds don’t think alike. Diversity leads to more creativity and success. - [This is what you need to make work & life more enjoyable](https://aquent.com.au/blog/this-is-what-you-need-to-make-work-life-more-enjoyable/) - While you shouldn’t forget your to-do list at work, the question is what are you doing about you and your enjoyment of life? - [Social media, big data, and recruiters – What all job seekers need to know](https://aquent.com.au/blog/social-media-big-data-and-recruiters-what-all-job-seekers-need-to-know/) - As a job seeker it's really important to understand how others are assessing social data and how that can potentially reflect on you. - [Marketers: Why A Tight Agency Brief Is So Powerful And How To Write One](https://aquent.com.au/blog/marketers-why-a-tight-agency-brief-is-so-powerful-and-how-to-write-one/) - Marketers, whilst an agency brief can often feel like a chore, in truth they are the basis for great marketing and creative. - [It’s ALL about the company culture](https://aquent.com.au/blog/its-all-about-the-company-culture/) - Suddenly companies and their boards are starting to take company culture seriously. Why is that? - [It Pays To Build A Network Of Recruiters Who See Your Value](https://aquent.com.au/blog/it-pays-to-build-a-network-of-recruiters-who-see-your-value/) - Recruiters can be your biggest supporters and advocates, but the time to build connections with recruiters is not when you’re looking for a job—but before you need to. - [Inclusive Design Is The Process, Accessibility Is The Outcome](https://aquent.com.au/blog/inclusive-design-is-the-process-accessibility-is-the-outcome/) - Now is the time to up our game, and really think about who we are designing for, and — I need to emphasise this - include them in the process. - [The Importance of Innovation During Market Uncertainty](https://aquent.com.au/blog/importance-innovation-during-market-uncertainty/) - Don’t stop innovating now! 5 strategies to foster Innovation whilst navigating uncertainty - [How to write the best LinkedIn headline (and why it matters)](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-write-the-best-linkedin-headline-and-why-it-matters/) - Here are a few expert tips on creating and maximising your LinkedIn headline and building your personal brand on the professional network. - [How to tackle mental health and wellbeing for you and your team](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-tackle-mental-health-and-wellbeing-for-you-and-your-team/) - Sir John Kirwan & the team at Groov have been inundated by Australian & Kiwi businesses, on how best to navigate mental wellbeing in these unique times. - [How To Stay UX Job-Ready In An Ever-Changing Job Market](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-stay-ux-job-ready-in-an-ever-changing-job-market/) - Advice to help UX candidates quickly and easily update their profile and work samples on the go, allowing for a quick switch into job search mode and be ux job-ready. - [How to prevent a social media crisis in business](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-prevent-a-social-media-crisis-in-business/) - What to do if the latest #PRfail was you, or your organisation? - [How to build a business roadmap for growth in a post-pandemic world](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-build-a-business-roadmap-for-growth-in-a-post-pandemic-world/) - Aligning goals and priorities across the entire business is the backbone of a business roadmap. - [From Design to Profit — Business Acumen for Designers](https://aquent.com.au/blog/from-design-to-profit-business-acumen-for-designers/) - The concept of business acumen is barely being taught to designers & this knowledge gap drastically slows designers' career growth. Learn more from Jacalin Ding - [Five Questions To Help Guide Your Sustainability Program](https://aquent.com.au/blog/five-questions-to-help-guide-your-sustainability-program/) - To help guide your company to build a sustainability program, we've outlined five essential questions that every business should ask itself. - [Cover Letters, Yes or No?](https://aquent.com.au/blog/cover-letters-yes-or-no/) - There’s a gray area that comes into play when determining whether or not you should include a cover letter when applying to a position. - [Considering a career change? The grass is not greener](https://aquent.com.au/blog/considering-a-career-change-the-grass-is-not-greener/) - Craig shares his experience after undergoing a major career change, and why in most instances the grass is definitely not greener. - [Climate Change Requires Urgent Action From Leaders. Here’s How.](https://aquent.com.au/blog/climate-change-requires-urgent-action-from-leaders-heres-how/) - Leaders need to change the way we work to combat climate change and create a more sustainable business and future, and fast. - [Business As [Un]usual: Mindsets & frameworks to steer your business through the pandemic & beyond](https://aquent.com.au/blog/business-as-unusual-mindsets-frameworks-to-steer-your-business-through-the-pandemic-beyond/) - Use this time to move towards a more resilient, evolutionary business paradigm. Katja Forbes offers clear advice on how to plan the way forward. - [Branding yourself: why having a point of view is important](https://aquent.com.au/blog/branding-yourself-why-having-a-point-of-view-is-important/) - Standing for something isn’t just about writing it down — it’s about believing it and living it. - [Advice On How To Approach Culturally Sensitive Topics](https://aquent.com.au/blog/advice-on-how-to-approach-culturally-sensitive-topics/) - Learn how to navigate culturally sensitive topics in the workplace by embracing diverse perspectives, beliefs, and values. - [8 networking techniques for meeting people face-to-face](https://aquent.com.au/blog/8-networking-techniques-for-meeting-people-face-to-face/) - What is the first step to meeting someone in person? Not a trick question, your first answer is likely intuitive and would be correct. - [Advice for planning your next career move in UX](https://aquent.com.au/blog/advice-for-planning-your-next-career-move-in-ux/) - This post focuses on helping UX candidates to understand the market, use insights to build a business case for your career & to tell your career story - [13 ways to make your elevator pitch awesome](https://aquent.com.au/blog/13-ways-to-make-your-elevator-pitch-awesome/) - In a job interview you have the perfect invitation to present your elevator pitch, here's how… - [11 Questions Jobseekers Should Ask During An Interview](https://aquent.com.au/blog/11-questions-jobseekers-should-ask-during-an-interview/) - It pays to spend some time prepping some sharp and well-considered questions that you want to ask your potential employer in your job interview - [10 Tips to Make Your Job Interview Not Suck](https://aquent.com.au/blog/10-tips-to-make-your-job-interview-not-suck/) - Love them or hate them, job interviews are necessary. Talent Agent, Ryan Watts, shares his top tips to up your interviewing game! - [Are You Making The Most Of Linkedin To Build Your Personal Brand?](https://aquent.com.au/blog/are-you-making-the-most-of-linkedin-to-build-your-personal-brand/) - Whether you’re employed full-time, a freelancer or contractor, or unemployed — there is never a better time to build your personal brand on LinkedIn. - [10 resume mistakes that cost you job opportunities, salary & credibility](https://aquent.com.au/blog/10-resume-mistakes-that-cost-you-job-opportunities-salary-credibility/) - The Internet is awash with blog posts warning about the dangers of and a failure to use action verbs on your résumé. - [A Career Essential: Know Your Worth, Communicate Your Value](https://aquent.com.au/blog/a-career-essential-know-your-worth-communicate-your-value/) - Don’t miss this important step in career growth and fulfillment. Here are actionable steps to recognise and communicate your value for a fulfilling career. - [How to embed a learning culture to future-proof your organisation.](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-embed-a-learning-culture-to-future-proof-your-organisation/) - Leaders are often strapped for time, but creating a learning culture can help increase employee engagement and champion discovery. - [Transform Your Workplace: The Secret To Genuine DEI That Works](https://aquent.com.au/blog/transform-your-workplace-the-secret-to-genuine-dei-that-works/) - We’ve all heard loud & clear that with diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) actions speak louder than words. Here are ways to support DEI in the workplace. - [7 Ways Brands Can Support Allyship That Isn't Rainbow Washing](https://aquent.com.au/blog/7-ways-brands-can-support-allyship-that-isnt-rainbow-washing/) - Although the intentions of rainbow washing might be in the right place for allyship, it can often do more harm than good. - [How to create a great résumé that will get you noticed and hired!](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-create-a-great-rsum-that-will-get-you-noticed-and-hired/) - 5 tips on how to create a résumé that will hopefully not only get you noticed, but get you hired! - [How to prepare the perfect design portfolio](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-prepare-the-perfect-design-portfolio/) - Your portfolio is a reflection of your design skills. Here are 5 tips to help you to create a design portfolio that will really stand out from the crowd. - [Why Buying AI Agents Will Be The New Norm](https://aquent.com.au/blog/why-buying-ai-agents-will-be-the-new-norm/) - Is your business ready for the future of enterprise tech? Learn how AI Agents will be revolutionising the game of business operations and how it will impact you. - [Agentic AI: Transforming The Future Of Work With AI Agents](https://aquent.com.au/blog/agentic-ai-transforming-the-future-of-work-with-ai-agents/) - We’ve entered the era of Agentic AI, where autonomous AI Agents are capable of taking initiative, making decisions, and continuously learning. Find out more. - [How important is it to grow your connections on Linkedin?](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-important-is-it-to-grow-your-connections-on-linkedin/) - Making Linkedin connections is a core function of LinkedIn. But how many connections do you need to ensure you’re representing yourself in the best way? - [You Can Have A Huge Impact On This World—What Will It Be?](https://aquent.com.au/blog/you-can-have-a-huge-impact-on-this-world-what-will-it-be/) - Craig Badings shares his niece, Bella Bradford’s story, of strength, resilience and leaving an impact despite facing a terrible diagnosis. Here’s what Bella taught him. - [How To Land A Front-End Developer Role In A Competitive Market](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-land-a-front-end-developer-role-in-a-competitive-market/) - With so many front-end developers in the market, standing out in a sea of available front-end developer candidates isn’t just about technical skills. Here's the secret sauce. - [The Right To Disconnect From Work—A Blessing Or Curse?](https://aquent.com.au/blog/the-right-to-disconnect-from-work-blessing-or-curse/) - The right to disconnect from work during personal time, during the week and on weekends should be protected by law. But there are some challenges. Find out more - [Sustainability Challenges? Here's How Sharing Can Accelerate Solutions](https://aquent.com.au/blog/sustainability-challenges-heres-how-sharing-can-accelerate-solutions/) - The power of open communication and information sharing is vital for aligning sustainability goals and for the future of sustainability. - [Why our Reconciliation Action Plan is so important to us](https://aquent.com.au/blog/why-our-reconciliation-action-plan-is-so-important-to-us/) - It’s a time for all Australians to learn about our shared cultures & explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia - [Creating content that has readers swiping right](https://aquent.com.au/blog/creating-content-that-has-readers-swiping-right/) - Done right, sophisticated content marketing is a beautiful union of customer needs and company ambitions. It should be a win-win! - [Social media clean-up for job seekers](https://aquent.com.au/blog/social-media-clean-up-for-job-seekers/) - Recruiters and prospective employers are increasingly using social media in their processes. Maybe you don’t take social media too seriously, but how you approach it is somewhat irrelevant - if people are considering investing in you, there’s a good chance they’re going to type your name into Google. And as with the victims of this prank, there may be info there that you really don’t want to be sharing with the public. Here are some tips to help you sharpen up your online presence. - [Some exciting changes ahead for Aquent in Australia](https://aquent.com.au/blog/some-exciting-changes-ahead-for-aquent-in-australia/) - We would like to share some exciting news that will positively impact all the services we can provide to our Talent and Clients from now on. - [Why Top Talent Always Use a Recruiter](https://aquent.com.au/blog/why-top-talent-always-use-a-recruiter/) - When you need to fix your car or receive medical attention, you always go and get help from an expert, so why would finding a job be any different? - [Wisdom In The Workplace: The Competitive Edge Of Older Employees](https://aquent.com.au/blog/wisdom-in-the-workplace-the-competitive-edge-of-older-employees/) - Older employees offer many benefits. They can boost success, offer experience, have lower turnover, enhance innovation, and bridge generational gaps in workplaces. - [The State Of The Australian Job Market & Salaries In 2025](https://aquent.com.au/blog/the-state-of-the-australian-job-market-salaries-in-2025/) - 2025 is proving to be a complicated hiring landscape—here’s what to expect for Australian salaries across marketing, design and technology roles this year. - [How Digital Twins Are Changing The Game For Solar Energy Projects](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-digital-twins-are-changing-the-game-for-solar-energy-projects/) - Digital twins enhance renewable energy by improving decision-making, predicting issues, and boosting efficiency and output. - [Don’t Wait, Here’s Your Design Job-Seeking Plan For The New Year](https://aquent.com.au/blog/dont-wait-heres-your-design-job-seeking-plan-for-the-new-year/) - Tired of waiting for the new year to start job-seeking? Don't! Treat your job search like short "sprints" so you’re ready for opportunities while others wait. - [Job Interviews: The Perfect Time For Your Employer Brand To Shine](https://aquent.com.au/blog/job-interviews-the-perfect-time-for-your-employer-brand-to-shine/) - There’s no denying job interviews have changed. As much as candidates are being interviewed, employers are too. - [Is Your Employer Brand Ready For The ‘Great Reshuffle’?](https://aquent.com.au/blog/is-your-employer-brand-ready-for-the-great-reshuffle/) - Paul Nelson, MD of BrandMatters, shares the value of a strong employer brand & employee value proposition as the battle for talent continues. - [Marketers: How To Navigate A Competitive Job Market](https://aquent.com.au/blog/marketers-how-to-navigate-a-competitive-job-market/) - A volatile job market comes with its own set of additional challenges for the traditional job seeker. Here’s our advice on how to best approach your job search during this time. - [Job Search Tips For Marketers Looking To Switch Industries](https://aquent.com.au/blog/job-search-tips-for-marketers-looking-to-switch-industries/) - Are you looking to switch industries or pivot your career but getting nowhere? Marketing and Analytics Talent Agent, Jimmy Sutton, shares some tips. - [Is Your Skill Set Competitive? Try This ‘Skills Gap Analysis’](https://aquent.com.au/blog/is-your-skill-set-competitive-try-this-skills-gap-analysis/) - Career shifts happen—a Skills Gap Analysis can help you identify what your options are for your next career move. - [5 Simple Steps To Be Job-Ready In The New Year](https://aquent.com.au/blog/5-simple-steps-to-be-job-ready-in-the-new-year/) - The end of year can be the perfect opportunity to get job-ready for the new year. We break down how to get job-search ready and set yourself up for success in 5 steps. - [How To Stand Out In A Crowded Job Market](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-stand-out-in-a-crowded-job-market/) - Want to know how to best navigate a crowded and competitive job market? Our Talent Agent shares how to cut through the competition and land your next role. - [A Sustainable Future Starts Here: Your Guide To Materiality Assessments](https://aquent.com.au/blog/a-sustainable-future-starts-here-your-guide-to-materiality-assessments/) - Learn best practices for conducting successful materiality assessments, aligning with stakeholder expectations, and meeting regulatory requirements. - [How “Privilege Blinkers” Damage Inclusivity In The Workplace](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-privilege-blinkers-damage-inclusivity-in-the-workplace/) - Discover how acknowledging our privilege and challenging outdated norms helps create a more equitable and efficient future of work. - [Genuine Flexibility Is Essential For DEI In The Workplace](https://aquent.com.au/blog/genuine-flexibility-is-essential-for-dei-in-the-workplace/) - Flexible work arrangements are more than just a perk; they're integral to creating a more equitable and inclusive workplace. - [Interview Tip: What Are Your Salary Expectations?](https://aquent.com.au/blog/interview-tip-what-are-your-salary-expectations/) - The majority of job seekers don’t like to discuss money in their interviews, but if you are asked what your salary expectations are, here's some advice. - [How To Prevent Burnout When Times Are Tough (Like Now!)](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-prevent-burnout-when-times-are-tough-like-now/) - Lisa Tahu, Design Talent Agent at Aquent Australia, highlights different ways to spark joy and prevent burnout. - [Spotting Interview Red Flags: Tips For Hiring The Best Candidate](https://aquent.com.au/blog/spotting-interview-red-flags-tips-for-hiring-the-best-candidate/) - From reading body language to researching the company, here are red and green flags to look in the interview stage when hiring. - [The Difference Between A Graphic Designer And Art Director](https://aquent.com.au/blog/the-difference-between-a-graphic-designer-and-art-director/) - Unsure of what the difference between a Graphic Designer and an Art Director is? Our Design Talent Agent, Vanessa Dolan, breaks it down for you. - [Fair Work’s Closing Loopholes Part 2: A Quick Guide](https://aquent.com.au/blog/fair-works-closing-loopholes-part-2-a-quick-guide/) - Australian employment laws have seen some significant changes in recent years. Here’s a quick guide to Fair Work’s “Closing Loopholes Part 2” legislation amendment. - [6 New Ways AI Is Transforming Design & UX](https://aquent.com.au/blog/6-new-ways-ai-is-transforming-design-ux/) - The UX design process is changing in the age of AI. Learn 6 new ways AI is transforming UX design from tools to workflows. - [Why AI? Navigating The AI Revolution In The Workplace](https://aquent.com.au/blog/why-ai-navigating-the-ai-revolution-in-the-workplace/) - AI isn't just about automation; it's about enhancing human potential. By focusing on why we use AI, we can create more meaningful and connected workplaces. - [Advanced Use Cases Of Gen AI To Transform CX](https://aquent.com.au/blog/advanced-use-cases-of-gen-ai-to-transform-cx/) - Listen to Aquent Australia's Digitalks webinar: “Advanced Use Cases of Gen AI to Transform CX” presented by Jason Ross & Tim O'Neill from Time Under Tension - [How To Win At Self Promotion. Yes, It’s That Simple.](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-win-at-self-promotion-yes-its-that-simple/) - Self promotion is all about promoting how you’re different to others, not better than! - [How To Design Inclusive Onboarding Strategies From Day One](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-design-inclusive-onboarding-strategies-from-day-one/) - Onboarding isn't just inducting your new staff. Here are 7 inclusive actions you can take so your new-starters can begin with their best foot forward. - [Why Humans Are Still Essential In An AI-Driven World](https://aquent.com.au/blog/why-humans-are-still-essential-in-a-ai-driven-world/) - AI offers opportunities and risks, including the possibility that it will replace humans if we do not prioritise integration and application into our workflows. - [How To Showcase Leadership & Impact In Your Design Profile](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-showcase-leadership-amp-impact-in-your-design-profile/) - Leadership is more than just people management skills—here’s how to effectively showcase your leadership capabilities to progress your career. - [Contracting and Freelancing 101: Pros, Cons And How To Get Started](https://aquent.com.au/blog/contracting-and-freelancing-101-pros-cons-and-how-to-get-started/) - Contracting and freelancing are a great way to work, but it comes with its own set of pros and cons you need to consider to determine if it’s right for you. - [How To Navigate NDAs When Showcasing Design And Research](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-navigate-ndas-when-showcasing-design-and-research/) - Tips on showcasing Human Centred Design work, experience and impact within the confines of NDAs (Non-Disclosure Agreements) - [Navigating The Path To A Senior Role In Your Digital Career](https://aquent.com.au/blog/navigating-the-path-to-seniority-in-your-digital-career/) - Ready to move up in your digital career? What are our options for a Senior role in digital careers and what do we look for in our next job? - [Where To From Here With Web Accessibility?](https://aquent.com.au/blog/where-to-from-here-with-web-accessibility/) - Everyone producing digital content needs to be part of the conversation when it comes to accessibility — here's how! - [Juniors & Leaders: How To Fail In The Workplace The Right Way](https://aquent.com.au/blog/juniors-leaders-how-to-fail-in-the-workplace-the-right-way/) - Advice for juniors on how to ensure a slip-up doesn’t become a f*%# up—and how leaders can ‘fail-proof’ their workplace. - [Be Nice! Or They Will Quit](https://aquent.com.au/blog/be-nice-or-they-will-quit/) - This year poor leadership and management was by far the most common reason why people left their job. So remember, nice people finish first. - [4 Important Steps To Review And Improve Your ERG](https://aquent.com.au/blog/4-important-steps-to-review-and-improve-your-erg/) - Gemma Saunders, Founder of Workplace Edit provides excellent actionable guidance on how to maintain, scale, and sustain your ERG Groups. - [The Best Way To Hire A Great Web Developer](https://aquent.com.au/blog/the-best-way-to-hire-a-great-web-developer/) - Don't rely on code alone when hiring a web developer. Learn how to evaluate their teamwork, adaptability, and collaboration skills for the highest-quality work. - [How To Stay Motivated And Focused On Your Goals](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-stay-motivated-and-focused-on-your-goals/) - No matter your challenges, here is how you can overcome, stay motivated, and remain focused on your personal and career goals. - [How To Tell Your Career Story In An Interview](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-tell-your-career-story-in-an-interview/) - Whilst not technically a difficult question, failing to take the time to craft your career story is a wasted opportunity. - [How To Foster High-Performing Team Dynamics In A Fair And Equitable Way](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-foster-high-performing-team-dynamics-in-a-fair-and-equitable-way/) - From recognising diverse perspectives to addressing biases and supporting your team’s emotional well-being, find out more about how to foster a high-performing team. - [5 Practical Ways To Support Your Colleagues Going Through IVF](https://aquent.com.au/blog/5-practical-ways-to-support-your-colleagues-going-through-ivf/) - It can be tricky knowing how to support your colleagues through IVF, but they do need it. Karen Monjo, our Design Talent Agent, shares 5 practical ways you can offer support as a manager or coworker. - [How Starting Small With AI Can Make A Big Difference](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-starting-small-with-ai-can-make-a-big-difference/) - Integrating AI into the workplace can seem like a massive project, but starting small with AI holds untapped value. - [A Guide To Building A Data-Driven Sustainability Program](https://aquent.com.au/blog/a-guide-to-building-a-data-driven-sustainability-program/) - Sustainability initiatives and goals wouldn't be possible without data. Specifically, aggregated data which is critical when it comes to setting benchmarks. - [From Buzzword To Culture: Why Sustainability Should Be A Priority For Companies](https://aquent.com.au/blog/from-buzzword-to-culture-why-sustainability-should-be-a-priority-for-companies/) - Sustainability in the workplace is now, more than ever, more than just a buzzword; it’s a culture. Aquent Australia’s Managing Director, Monique Richards, shares the benefits for organisations. - [Would you hire this person?](https://aquent.com.au/blog/would-you-hire-this-person/) - 400,000 Australian stay-at-home mums aged between 25 and 44 who want to go back to work but can’t get a job because nobody will hire them. - [Why blurring work and home is not the answer to employee wellbeing](https://aquent.com.au/blog/why-blurring-work-and-home-is-not-the-answer-to-employee-wellbeing/) - Separating work from home is an important aspect of the hybrid work challenges we are facing. Fiona Wilhelm looks at some solutions. - [So you want to move from UX to CX?](https://aquent.com.au/blog/so-you-want-to-move-from-ux-to-cx/) - UX has reached a level of maturity meaning a majority of SMBs to large corporates are reaping the benefits of building their own in-house teams. - [Meet Me In A Minute: Vanessa Dolan, Digital Design & Development Talent Agent](https://aquent.com.au/blog/meet-me-in-a-minute-vanessa-dolan-digital-design-development-talent-agent/) - Get to know Vanessa Dolan, Aquent Australia's Melbourne-based, Digital Design & Development Talent Agent - [Interview Tip: "Tell me about your biggest achievement?"](https://aquent.com.au/blog/interview-tip-tell-me-about-your-biggest-achievement/) - We don’t just recruit job titles and responsibilities, we recruit people and this question can inform the interviewer of so much - [How to Carve Out Joy When You're Feeling Isolated](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-carve-out-joy-when-youre-feeling-isolated/) - Finding joy and maintaining hope are two of the kindest things we can do for ourselves right now — especially during lockdown or working remotely. - [Are silos destroying your customer experience?](https://aquent.com.au/blog/are-silos-destroying-your-customer-experience/) - How silos are preventing a seamless customer experience - [Marketing done right. How to deliver commercial outcomes without the BS](https://aquent.com.au/blog/marketing-done-right-how-to-deliver-commercial-outcomes-without-the-bs/) - In today’s competitive environment, brands that ‘win’ cut through the sea of sameness and embrace the fact we’re living in an attention economy - [3 Things Employees Want You To Know As We Return To The Office (Or Not)](https://aquent.com.au/blog/3-things-employees-want-you-to-know-as-we-return-to-the-office-or-not/) - Let's take a look at what leaders and organisations should look out for when responding to the post-COVID world of work - [The Key to Being Job-Ready is Being Resume-Ready](https://aquent.com.au/blog/the-key-to-being-job-ready-is-being-resume-ready/) - Do you only update your resume when you realise you need it? Staying resume-ready puts you ahead of the game, and ensures you’re not rushing last minute and putting your second-best foot forward. - [How To Answer “Tell Me A Little Bit About Yourself” In Interviews The Right Way](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-answer-tell-me-a-little-bit-about-yourself-in-interviews-the-right-way/) - “Tell me about yourself” is one of the first things an interviewer will ask, and although upfront it might seem like an easy interview question, how should you answer it? - [How To Give Your Creative Career More Stability In Times Of Change](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-give-your-creative-career-more-stability-in-times-of-change/) - Innovation, agility, disruption, chaos. How to give your creative career a little more stability in times of change through the concept of ‘Career Throughlines’. - [Are Companies Taking Advantage Of Job Seekers In A Competitive Market?](https://aquent.com.au/blog/are-companies-taking-advantage-of-job-seekers-in-a-competitive-market/) - In a talent-rich and job-poor market hiring companies have the upper hand, but there’s a concerning trend emerging to the detriment of candidates. - [Questions you should ask at the end of a job interview](https://aquent.com.au/blog/questions-you-should-ask-at-the-end-of-a-job-interview/) - Remember, interviews are a two-way street. Here are some questions you should ask at the end of a job interview. - [How To Use The Amazing Power Of Gen AI To Transform CX](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-use-the-amazing-power-of-gen-ai-to-transform-cx/) - Learn the unique opportunities gen AI presents for companies to transform their CX & employee experiences with Jason Ross & Tim O’Neill from Time Under Tension. - [How to prepare for an interview](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-prepare-for-an-interview/) - Interviewing for your dream job can be an intimidating process but we've got you covered! - [How to become more creative by breaking these three habits](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-become-more-creative-by-breaking-these-three-habits/) - Do you feel like you are in a creative rut? Or perhaps it feels like you haven’t been creative since art class in school? - [5 Ways To Support Your Employees’ Return From Parental Leave](https://aquent.com.au/blog/5-ways-to-support-your-employees-return-from-parental-leave/) - Returning to work after parental leave is a unique journey for each new parent, but a supportive workplace can make all the difference. - [5 Tips to Make Your Resume Not Suck](https://aquent.com.au/blog/5-tips-to-make-your-resume-not-suck/) - Looking to level up your resume and stand out from the crowd? Marketing Recruiter Ryan Watts shares his top 5 tips. - [Why Hiring Autistic Employees Is A Smart Business Move](https://aquent.com.au/blog/why-hiring-autistic-employees-is-a-smart-business-move/) - Let’s clear up some misunderstandings many businesses have around autism and employing autistic professionals in the workplace. - [Navigating Your Job Search After Redundancy: A Step-by-Step Checklist](https://aquent.com.au/blog/navigating-your-job-search-after-redundancy-a-step-by-step-checklist/) - When you first find out your role has been made redundant, the task of pivoting into job search mode can seem overwhelming — where do you start? What do you do? I've created a checklist to help people pivot through redundancy. - [Top Tips To Make Your Talent Interview Process Not Suck](https://aquent.com.au/blog/top-tips-to-make-your-talent-interview-process-not-suck/) - Ryan Watts, shares four simple tips to help you create an exceptional talent interview process and experience. - [Designers: How To Future-Proof Your Design Career](https://aquent.com.au/blog/designers-how-to-future-proof-your-design-career/) - Here are 5 things you can do as a Designer to stay ahead and future-proof your design career. - [How To Increase Diversity In The Workplace The Right Way](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-increase-diversity-in-the-workplace-the-right-way/) - There is no one-size-fits-all approach to diversity recruitment, but this is something leaders can, and should, do to support diversity. - [How To Invest In A Digital Nomad](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-invest-in-a-digital-nomad/) - Discover the exciting world of digital nomads and learn how they balance work and travel, overcome challenges, and find freedom on the road. - [Simple Ways To Stay True To Yourself In Work And In Life](https://aquent.com.au/blog/simple-ways-to-stay-true-to-yourself-in-work-and-in-life/) - Time outs, holidays, hobbies and boundaries are some of the ways we can ensure we’re not falling into the hamster wheel trap. - [How To Evaluate A Freelance Job Offer](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-evaluate-a-freelance-job-offer/) - It’s important to think beyond salary—consider the benefits, location and future prospects to find the best freelance opportunity for you. - [Why Empowering Employees Is The First Step To Successful AI](https://aquent.com.au/blog/why-empowering-employees-is-the-first-step-to-successful-ai/) - AI has disrupted the world of work but workplaces investing in AI and empowering their employees to thrive in this new landscape will undoubtedly be set apart. - [AI in Marketing: Embracing Opportunities & Navigating Threats](https://aquent.com.au/blog/ai-in-marketing-embracing-opportunities-navigating-threats/) - AI is no longer just a buzzword—it's a tool reshaping the entire marketing landscape. As marketers, we must ask ourselves what this innovation means for our careers and how we can best utilise AI without losing the integrity of our craft. - [Navigating Job Descriptions To Understand What’s Really On Offer](https://aquent.com.au/blog/navigating-job-descriptions-to-understand-whats-really-on-offer/) - Job descriptions can offer the world, but job satisfaction starts at navigating the difference between the job ad and the reality of the workplace to ensure it’s the right fit for you. - [Why Aquent Australia’s Flexible Work Culture Leads To Happier, More Productive Employees](https://aquent.com.au/blog/why-aquent-australias-flexible-work-culture-leads-to-happier-more-productive-employees/) - Here at Aquent Australia, flexibility in the workplace is more than just a buzzword. - [Don’t Let People Issues Hold You Back As A Creative Leader](https://aquent.com.au/blog/dont-let-people-issues-hold-you-back-as-a-creative-leader/) - Here’s how to find the balance between being a boss who wants to help and still being a responsible leader. - [Employees And AI Working Together ARE The Future Of Work](https://aquent.com.au/blog/employees-and-ai-working-together-are-the-future-of-work/) - The use of AI brings one of the biggest shifts to the way we work, and collaboration between AI and employees is at the forefront. - [Leadership Double Standards: Why Rules For Women Aren’t The Same](https://aquent.com.au/blog/leadership-double-standards-why-rules-for-women-arent-the-same/) - The game has changed and that’s a good thing. But gender biases are still creating challenges for women in leadership positions. - [Level Up Your Design Team With Informal Mentorship](https://aquent.com.au/blog/level-up-your-design-team-with-informal-mentorship/) - All parties benefit from mentorship—and making it happen is much easier than you may think. - [AI Can Help Diversity Recruiting, But Ask These Questions First](https://aquent.com.au/blog/ai-can-help-diversity-recruiting-but-ask-these-questions-first/) - There are benefits and potential drawbacks to using AI, but it can change your diversity recruiting game by removing unconscious bias. - [How To Land Your Dream UX Job](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-land-your-dream-ux-job/) - With many different roles and specialisations in the world of UX, how do you find the role you’ll love? Here’s how. - [How To Conquer Your Fears And Achieve Your Goals](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-conquer-your-fears-and-achieve-your-goals/) - Here are some ways in which you can live with your fears, act, and start thriving. - [How To Create An Inclusive Hiring Experience For Transgender And Gender-Diverse People](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-create-an-inclusive-hiring-experience-for-transgender-and-gender-diverse-people/) - Learn more about the challenges faced by members of the transgender & gender-diverse community & how we create more affirming & inclusive hiring experiences - [This Is Why You’re Not Hiring The Best Talent](https://aquent.com.au/blog/this-is-why-youre-not-recruiting-the-best-talent/) - Is your hiring approach shortsighted? Here’s a simple fix to opening your talent pool and broadening your hiring horizons. - [Predictions For AI And The Future Of Product Design](https://aquent.com.au/blog/predictions-for-ai-and-the-future-of-product-design/) - If you're curious (or nervous) about AI, here are 10 ways AI can improve product design workflows and increase efficiency. - [Is The Voice In Your Head Holding You Back?](https://aquent.com.au/blog/is-the-voice-in-your-head-holding-you-back/) - We have 6,200+ thoughts every day, but is the voice in your head a champion for who you are, or is it a constant reminder of how inadequate you are? - [9 Resume Tips You Really Need To Know](https://aquent.com.au/blog/9-resume-tips-you-really-need-to-know/) - How is your resume really looking? Are you making these mistakes that are turning employers away? - [The Impact Of AI On UX Jobs](https://aquent.com.au/blog/the-impact-of-ai-on-ux-jobs/) - UX work is likely to be disrupted by AI. Here are the changes that are coming, and how to best future-proof yourself. For over 100 years, there have been doomsayers regarding robots in the workplace. From 1921, when the New York Times wrote a review titled “Will Machines Devour Man?” to the 1950s when there was talk of a ‘robot revolution’ in the UK. In the 1960s, there were calls for John F Kennedy to create an - [How To Create Perspective At Work And In Your Life](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-create-perspective-at-work-and-in-your-life/) - Craig Badings opens up about the importance of perspective during hard times whether at work or in our personal lives. - [Why NAIDOC Week Is So Special](https://aquent.com.au/blog/why-naidoc-week-is-so-special/) - Monique Richards, MD of Aquent Australia embraces the chance to reflect on why she personally believes NAIDOC Week is so special. - [Meet Me In A Minute: Lisa Tahu, Design & Development Talent Agent](https://aquent.com.au/blog/talent-agent-meet-me-in-a-minute-lisa-tahu-design-development/) - Get to know our Design & Development Talent Agent, Lisa Tahu. - [The First Rule Of Remote Working For Freelancers: Demonstrate Remote Thinking](https://aquent.com.au/blog/the-first-rule-of-remote-working-for-freelancers-demonstrate-remote-thinking/) - Here’s exactly how involved your client wants you to be when you’re a remote freelancer. - [Stop Settling: Aligning Your Work To Your Core Values](https://aquent.com.au/blog/stop-settling-aligning-your-work-to-your-core-values/) - Before we can begin aligning your values to your work we first need to be able to define them. - [Is The CBD Office Still A Drawcard For Employees?](https://aquent.com.au/blog/is-the-cbd-office-still-a-drawcard-for-employees/) - Businesses have to work harder than ever to create employee experiences that attract and keep the best talent — here’s what some are doing. - [Design Leaders: 4 Key Areas To Consider When Hiring Your Team](https://aquent.com.au/blog/design-leaders-4-key-areas-to-consider-when-hiring-your-team/) - Building a team & hiring the right people is always a struggle. Learn how to plan out your business so you’re hiring strategically — not filling seats - [Connection: The Missing Link For Hybrid & Remote Teams](https://aquent.com.au/blog/connection-the-missing-link-for-hybrid-remote-teams/) - Employees are lonelier than ever craving something more than better meetings. Here’s how to make hybrid and remote teams feel connected. - [Increasing Diversity In The Workplace Is Everyone’s Responsibility](https://aquent.com.au/blog/increasing-diversity-in-the-workplace-is-everyones-responsibility/) - It’s well proven a diverse workforce brings better business, but growing a company’s diversity is not just the hiring manager’s responsibility. - [How To Make Your Work More Meaningful To You](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-make-your-work-more-meaningful-to-you/) - About a third of our life is spent at work. If you want to be fulfilled you may want to rethink what you’re doing and why you’re doing it. - [How (And Why) To Build The Optimal Content Team](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-and-why-to-build-the-optimal-content-team/) - In today’s marketing world, content is king. Here’s how to build the best content team for your business. - [Leaders, 4 Ways To Create A Workplace Culture Your Team Will Love](https://aquent.com.au/blog/leaders-4-ways-to-create-a-workplace-culture-your-team-will-love/) - Employees crave authentic connections, and without them, they leave—or worse. - [Top Jobs In The Metaverse That Aren't In Design](https://aquent.com.au/blog/top-jobs-in-the-metaverse-that-arent-in-design/) - The potential of the Metaverse is growing and the amount of transferrable job opportunities beyond design might surprise you. - [DEI Unplugged: Real People, Real Stories, Real Solutions](https://aquent.com.au/blog/dei-unplugged-real-people-real-stories-real-solutions/) - Watch and re-watch the meaningful stories and solutions our diverse panelists shared on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. - [How To Rebuild Your Team’s Culture With The 3 Cs](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-rebuild-your-teams-culture-with-the-3-cs/) - How to nurture your team in a work environment that improves results, and attracts and retains the best Talent through all the changes to come! - [Are Our Juniors Missing Out Because Of Remote Work?](https://aquent.com.au/blog/are-our-juniors-missing-out-because-of-remote-work/) - 'The ones who may fail to gain from the shift to remote working will not be those with years of experience and knowledge' says Lee Shorter. - [Unpacking The Hiring Process: Questions You Can Ask To Identify Bias](https://aquent.com.au/blog/unpacking-the-hiring-process-questions-you-can-ask-to-identify-bias/) - What are you doing to contribute to the inequitable bias of the hiring process, and what can you do to generate better outcomes? - [The Golden Handcuffs Dilemma: Being Stuck In A Job You Don't Love](https://aquent.com.au/blog/the-golden-handcuffs-dilemma-being-stuck-in-a-job-you-dont-love/) - Stuck in a job you don’t love, but the pay and/or conditions are just too good for you to quit? Welcome to the Golden Handcuffs Dilemma. - [Are You A Good Listener?](https://aquent.com.au/blog/are-you-a-good-listener/) - Having the ability to listen is one of the most essential skills that you can learn. Here’s some advice on how to do it well. - [How Design Thinking Unlocks Your Team’s Full Creative Potential](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-design-thinking-unlocks-your-teams-full-creative-potential/) - Change your team’s approach to problem-solving by changing the way you think. - [People Like People: How To Humanise Your Brand To Capture Attention](https://aquent.com.au/blog/people-like-people-how-to-humanise-your-brand-to-capture-attention/) - Wondering how to optimise your marketing campaigns to create a powerful brand that people know, trust, and genuinely like? - [Is Vulnerability Your Workplace Superpower?](https://aquent.com.au/blog/is-vulnerability-your-workplace-superpower/) - How many of us clock in and out of work every day and put on our emotional armour? And if we do, are we leading a truly fulfilling work life? - [Every Creative Should Write Code. No, Not That Code.](https://aquent.com.au/blog/every-creative-should-write-code-no-not-that-code/) - Finding yourself making regrettable choices after working as a commercial creative? Deal with it ahead of time by having your own Code Of Conduct. - [Are You Being Micromanaged? 6 Tips On How To Deal With It](https://aquent.com.au/blog/are-you-being-micromanaged-6-tips-on-how-to-deal-with-it/) - The fastest way to lose talent is to micromanage them, but it still happens. Here’s what to do if you find yourself managed by a micromanager. - [Is Your Design Portfolio Heading For The Portfolio Graveyard?](https://aquent.com.au/blog/is-your-design-portfolio-heading-for-the-portfolio-graveyard/) - Is your design portfolio setting you up for success or heading for the portfolio graveyard? - [Preparing For An Interview: The Power Of Storytelling](https://aquent.com.au/blog/preparing-for-an-interview-the-power-of-storytelling/) - In this competitive job market, the power is in your hands to make your application stand out. With your storytelling. - [Switching From Perm To Freelance or Contract Work? 4 Things You Need To Know](https://aquent.com.au/blog/switching-from-perm-to-freelance-or-contract-work-4-things-you-need-to-know/) - Rosie McAlister, our Senior Talent Agent, shares four things you need to know if you're considering switching to freelance or contract work. - [Digitalks: Creating A Human-Centred Design System That People Love To Use](https://aquent.com.au/blog/digitalks-creating-a-human-centred-design-system-that-people-love-to-use/) - Join Hamish O'Neill and Jonathan Stening as they share their journey in creating a community-driven design system using HCD methodologies. - [The Design Leader Job Search. It's All About the Brand (Yours)](https://aquent.com.au/blog/the-design-leader-job-search-its-all-about-the-brand-yours/) - Even design leaders need to search for new job opportunities. Susie Hall explains how to package your unique and wonderful skills into 'Brand You'. - [Think Before You Shame People For Working Hard](https://aquent.com.au/blog/think-before-you-shame-people-for-working-hard/) - We all have our own measure of success, so what’s with this new trend of hard work shaming? - [5 Areas Of Business Where Designers Can Make A Strategic Difference](https://aquent.com.au/blog/5-areas-of-business-where-designers-can-make-a-strategic-difference/) - When designers think of strategic work, they want to get away from the hands-on craft and do more purposeful thinking work. - [Meet Me In A Minute: Karen Monjo, Digital Design & Development Talent Agent](https://aquent.com.au/blog/meet-me-in-a-minute-karen-monjo-digital-design-development-talent-agent/) - Get to know Karen Monjo, our Sydney-based Digital Design & Development Talent Agent! - [So, What’s The Key To Career Success? Courage.](https://aquent.com.au/blog/so-whats-the-key-to-career-success-courage/) - To hold one’s own and others’ concerns with respect, dignity and legitimacy is what distinguishes high performing, effective teams. - [3 Key Steps To Reposition Yourself For Your Next Design Role](https://aquent.com.au/blog/3-key-steps-to-reposition-yourself-for-your-next-design-role/) - In the time of the Great Resignation, there's many roles available in the digital space. Repositioning is an essential part of making your next move. - [5 Ways To Create A Mentally Healthier Workplace](https://aquent.com.au/blog/5-ways-to-create-a-mentally-healthier-workplace/) - Mental and emotional health is a key consideration and it's time to address the toll that the past two years has taken on employees. - [3 Digital Talent Insights You'll Need To Succeed As An Employer in Australia](https://aquent.com.au/blog/3-digital-talent-insights-youll-need-to-succeed-as-an-employer-in-australia/) - After 24 months of unpredictability due to the pandemic, we're seeing a seismic shift in how Talent want to work and what they now expect. - [Influencers: A Dirty Word Or Power Tool Of Marketing Strategy?](https://aquent.com.au/blog/influencers-a-dirty-word-or-power-tool-of-marketing-strategy/) - Industry data reports that influencers aren't going anywhere. But before we get our marketing budget wallets out, we need to answer a few questions. - [5 Portfolio Tips For Designers To Boost Your Job Search](https://aquent.com.au/blog/5-portfolio-tips-for-designers-to-boost-your-job-search/) - Aquent Australia's Digital Design & Development Talent Agent, Karen Monjo, shares 5 portfolio tips to boost your job search in design - [We Are Not The Same Anymore: The Post-COVID Workforce](https://aquent.com.au/blog/we-are-not-the-same-anymore-the-post-covid-workforce/) - The employee who is returning to work is not the same employee who left the office in early 2020, and companies need to take notice and adapt. - [How To Navigate The 7 Stages Of Your Design Career](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-navigate-the-7-stages-of-your-design-career/) - Mags Hanley explains another way to think about your design career that is not dependent on your role, but the amount of experience & lessons learnt. - [46 Favourite Interview Questions From Top Design Leaders](https://aquent.com.au/blog/46-favourite-interview-questions-from-top-design-leaders/) - Your guide to preparing for interviews or prioritising what your candidates really need in order to add value and thrive. - [Digitalks: Why Every Brand Needs A Web3 & Metaverse Strategy](https://aquent.com.au/blog/digitalks-why-every-brand-needs-a-web3-metaverse-strategy/) - Learn all about the Metaverse, NFTs and Web3 from our recorded #Digitalks webinar presenter, Lisa Teh, Co-founder of Mooning - [Your Intrapreneur Talent Are The Key To Business Growth. Here's How To Retain Them](https://aquent.com.au/blog/your-intrapreneur-talent-are-the-key-to-business-growth-heres-how-to-retain-them/) - We know that old ways won’t create new growth. So, what are you doing to fuel ideas from the employees already within your business? - [Want to hire faster and better? Embrace flexibility](https://aquent.com.au/blog/want-to-hire-faster-and-better-embrace-flexibility/) - There are many reasons why exploring new ways of working can boost your results and help you hire faster. Let's take a look at a few. - [4 Ways to Keep Your Talent During the Turnover Tsunami](https://aquent.com.au/blog/4-ways-to-keep-your-talent-during-the-turnover-tsunami/) - Before we simply brace for the impact of inevitable, radical turnover, it’s time to explore what leaders can do to try and retain their staff. - [Meet Me In A Minute: Carolyn Hyams, Marketing Director](https://aquent.com.au/blog/meet-me-in-a-minute-carolyn-hyams-marketing-director-aquent-australia/) - She's been our Marketing Director for nearly 20 years…! Meet Carolyn Hyams, our Marketing Director at Aquent Australia. - [Why Are Mature Age Workers Not Being Hired?](https://aquent.com.au/blog/why-are-mature-age-workers-not-being-hired/) - The missed opportunity costs of not hiring people who bring unrivalled knowledge and experience are immeasurable. Richard Sauerman shares why! - [Living With & Without Others: WFH Edition](https://aquent.com.au/blog/living-with-without-others-wfh-edition/) - Right now I’m guessing the people you’re complaining about most are the people you are trapped with at home! - [3 Distinct Career Paths for Designers: Where Do You Sit?](https://aquent.com.au/blog/3-distinct-career-paths-for-designers-where-do-you-sit/) - Moving up is the usual way of career progression, but it is not the only path. Mags Hanley explores the many options available to designers! - [Turning Pandemic Lemons Into PR Lemonade](https://aquent.com.au/blog/turning-pandemic-lemons-into-pr-lemonade/) - The COVID crisis may have wreaked havoc on our best-made PR plans, but it's also provided plenty of new communication approaches for us to consider. - [What Can We Learn From The Happiest Man On Earth?](https://aquent.com.au/blog/what-can-we-learn-from-the-happiest-man-on-earth/) - Eddie Jaku's greatest joy was sharing his happiness secret sauce with others so it may help us be happy! - [So, What Does A PR Professional Do Anyway?](https://aquent.com.au/blog/so-what-does-a-pr-professional-do-anyway/) - Want to pursue a career in the PR and Communications industry, but don’t know what it entails? Read on… - [4 Tips To Boost Your Remote Onboarding Game](https://aquent.com.au/blog/4-tips-to-boost-your-remote-onboarding-game/) - With some businesses slowly transitioning back to offices and others remaining remote, it’s more important than ever to up your onboarding game! - [3 Ways To Win The COVID War On Talent](https://aquent.com.au/blog/3-ways-to-win-the-covid-war-on-talent/) - Fiona Wilhelm explores clear data on the workplace attributes that will keep your current employees and attract new talent in your industry! - [How To Stand Out From The Job Seeker Crowd](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-stand-out-from-the-job-seeker-crowd/) - Melbourne based Talent Agent, Jimmy Sutton, shares practical tips for job seekers looking to up their game in a talent-short market! - [So, Why Is Aquent Building Solar Panels On A Kombucha Factory?](https://aquent.com.au/blog/so-why-is-aquent-building-solar-panels-on-a-kombucha-factory/) - Find out how Aquent is addressing climate change by going Carbon Negative globally by the start of 2022! - [Marketers: What To Pack & What To Leave Behind For 2022](https://aquent.com.au/blog/marketers-what-to-pack-what-to-leave-behind-for-2022/) - Barrie Seppings picks through the rubble of the pandemic to make a call on what marketers should retain for the road ahead and what to leave behind. - [Making a Perfect Hire: Why a 70% Match is 100% Awesome](https://aquent.com.au/blog/making-a-perfect-hire-why-a-70-match-is-100-awesome/) - Susie Hall poses 6 questions to ask during the hiring process to determine when hiring a 70% match to your job description is perfectly okay. - [5 ways to overcome virtual event fatigue](https://aquent.com.au/blog/5-ways-to-overcome-virtual-event-fatigue/) - The conversation has shifted from whether to do a virtual event to finding ways to better engage audiences and drive attendance numbers - [10 reasons why Aquent’s Employer of Record Service is your competitive advantage](https://aquent.com.au/blog/10-reasons-why-aquents-employer-of-record-service-is-your-competitive-advantage/) - Did you know that you can payroll transfer your contingent Talent as Aquent’s employees — risk free? We call this service Employer of Record - [Why you should stop calling it 'Return to Work'](https://aquent.com.au/blog/why-you-should-stop-calling-it-return-to-work/) - There will be no “Return to Work” moment where what work looks like is final, so stop calling it that. - [Top 5 tips for building a creative culture, whether remote or in-house](https://aquent.com.au/blog/top-5-tips-for-building-a-creative-culture-whether-remote-or-in-house/) - "The Brand Guy" Richard Sauerman shares his top 5 tips for building a creative culture, every day of the week, whether working remote or in-house. - [How to architect and plan your career in design](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-architect-and-plan-your-career-in-design/) - There are 5 principles that Design Career Mentor Mags Hanley uses to ground designers in career conversations & help them architect their career - [How To Make Your UX Case Study Stand Out](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-make-your-ux-case-study-stand-out/) - Aquent Australia's CX, UX, & Service Design Talent Specialist, Kate Verran, explores what makes a good UX case study, great! - [5 Tips to Make Your LinkedIn Profile Not Suck](https://aquent.com.au/blog/5-tips-to-make-your-linkedin-profile-not-suck/) - To help make your LinkedIn profile pop, Marketing recruiter Ryan Watts has compiled his top 5 tips to help turn your LinkedIn profile from drab to fab - [What Every In-House Creative Team Needs To Be Successful](https://aquent.com.au/blog/what-every-in-house-creative-team-needs-to-be-successful/) - Let’s take a look at the positive impact the role of Creative Operations leader can have an in-house design team. - [In a candidate short market, why isn’t the candidate experience prioritised?](https://aquent.com.au/blog/in-a-candidate-short-market-why-isnt-the-candidate-experience-prioritised/) - With a lack of available talent and an abundance of opportunities, employer branding and candidate experience is more important than ever. - [Fix Your Talent Cycle Or Lose Your Talent!](https://aquent.com.au/blog/fix-your-talent-cycle-or-lose-your-talent/) - With 43% of employees considering leaving their role within 6 months, Aquent's Susie Hall shares how leaders can fix the talent cycle. - [Meet Me in a Minute: Jimmy Sutton, Aquent Melbourne Digital Marketing Talent Agent](https://aquent.com.au/blog/meet-me-in-a-minute-jimmy-sutton-aquent-melbourne-digital-marketing-talent-agent/) - Get to know Jimmy Sutton, our Melbourne Talent Agent who specialises in Digital Marketing, Content & Analytics recruitment - [Virtual design workshops don’t have to suck. How to make yours great](https://aquent.com.au/blog/virtual-design-workshops-dont-have-to-suck-how-to-make-yours-great/) - These tips will help improve your design team’s virtual workshop experience as virtual continues to be the norm. - [Setting SMART goals: A great way to inject purpose into your year](https://aquent.com.au/blog/setting-smart-goals-a-great-way-to-inject-purpose-into-your-year/) - SMART goals do not have to be complicated - [When onboarding remotely, keep your team close & your new hire closer](https://aquent.com.au/blog/when-onboarding-remotely-keep-your-team-close-your-new-hire-closer/) - Statistics directly link a positive boarding experience to employee success, engagement and retention. But how do you do this in a pandemic? - [Want to win your next pitch? Here’s what it’ll take](https://aquent.com.au/blog/want-to-win-your-next-pitch-heres-what-itll-take/) - Barrie Seppings reveals what agencies go through when they have to pitch for work to marketers - [12 steps to help kickstart your Instagram business marketing](https://aquent.com.au/blog/12-steps-to-help-kickstart-your-instagram-business-marketing/) - Jess Dickinson from Aquent Australia shares a list of useful apps, tips, tricks and techniques to start your Instagram marketing journey - [Using your UX skills to architect your career](https://aquent.com.au/blog/using-your-ux-skills-to-architect-your-career/) - What if at every inflection point in their career, a person could use a UX process to help them work through the career decisions? - [3 strategic ways to strengthen your design team’s culture](https://aquent.com.au/blog/3-strategic-ways-to-strengthen-your-design-teams-culture/) - The culture of a design team is its heartbeat. In the best groups, it’s reliable, palpable, and energising. In troubled ones, it’s inconsistent & weak - [Don’t Ignore The Side Effects Of Remote Work. Take Action.](https://aquent.com.au/blog/dont-ignore-the-side-effects-of-remote-work-take-action/) - Let’s take a look at some of the challenges of leading a virtual team and some possible solutions to overcome them - [What are the benefits of temp-to-perm?](https://aquent.com.au/blog/what-are-the-benefits-of-temp-to-perm/) - When it comes to finding a new job or hiring staff, wouldn’t it be nice to try it or someone out first before you sign up for the long haul? - [If your team isn’t learning, they’re falling behind. Fix it.](https://aquent.com.au/blog/if-your-team-isnt-learning-theyre-falling-behind-fix-it/) - Crafting learning plans that match business needs, tap into passions, and ultimately improve job satisfaction and retention. - [Contingent & Casual Labour Law Changes in Australia: What these mean for you](https://aquent.com.au/blog/contingent-casual-labour-law-changes-in-australia-what-these-mean-for-you/) - There are changes to the IR Omnibus Bill that organisations who employ contingent and casual workers should be aware of. Find out more - [What’s the difference between a Front End, Full Stack and a Back End Developer?](https://aquent.com.au/blog/whats-the-difference-between-a-front-end-full-stack-and-a-back-end-developer/) - Unless you are immersed in the technology sector, understanding the difference between front end, full stack & back end development can be tricky - [Could flexible working lead to healthier, connected communities in our cities?](https://aquent.com.au/blog/could-flexible-working-lead-to-healthier-connected-communities-in-our-cities/) - If work is no longer a place you go, but a thing you do, then by definition you can do it anywhere. So, instead of just ‘WFH’ let's embrace 'WFA'… - [Marketers: Why you need to focus on the middle of the funnel right now](https://aquent.com.au/blog/marketers-why-you-need-to-focus-on-the-middle-of-the-funnel-right-now/) - With many leads getting lost through the funnel, why are marketers focused on the top and not spending more of their time on the middle of the funnel? - [What makes an exceptional Marketing Manager?](https://aquent.com.au/blog/what-makes-an-exceptional-marketing-manager/) - A big part of a company's success or failure is directly tied to the effectiveness of its marketing efforts. - [How to use resilience to thrive instead of survive](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-use-resilience-to-thrive-instead-of-survive/) - Resilience can make the difference between surviving and thriving. The good news is that it's a skill you can build and practise. - [The Future of Work is Empathy](https://aquent.com.au/blog/the-future-of-work-is-empathy/) - If there is one thing COVID has taught us in business, it’s to question whether we understand our employees as well as we understand our customers. - [Meet Me In A Minute: Alex Kenning, Managing Director at Aquent](https://aquent.com.au/blog/meet-me-in-a-minute-alex-kenning-managing-director-at-aquent/) - Get to know Alex Kenning, our Managing Director at Aquent in Australia - [Ageism is alive and well](https://aquent.com.au/blog/ageism-is-alive-and-well/) - Perceptions about the value of mature age workers are distorted, misplaced, and totally incorrect. And there are many, many studies that bear this out - [How to present and persuade over a small screen](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-present-and-persuade-over-a-small-screen/) - Here are 5 hot tips to reduce your stress and improve your performance next time you’re presenting in front of a camera. - [Meet Me In A Minute: Jen Gottlieb, Human Resource Director at Aquent](https://aquent.com.au/blog/meet-me-in-a-minute-jen-gottlieb-human-resource-director-at-aquent/) - Remote Bushcamper, slow cooker and scrapbooker… Get to know Jen Gottlieb, our HR Director at Aquent Australia - [Women: Here are 3 ways to lead with your strengths](https://aquent.com.au/blog/women-here-are-3-ways-to-lead-with-your-strengths/) - Women, we need to get better at advocating for ourselves at work, being confident in the work we do, and showing the effectiveness of our work. - [Why you should focus on your core business and outsource your digital needs](https://aquent.com.au/blog/why-you-should-focus-on-your-core-business-and-outsource-your-digital-needs/) - In many cases today, partnering with a skilled organisation is no longer an optimisation strategy – it's a necessity. - [Women in Digital: How to position yourself for success](https://aquent.com.au/blog/women-in-digital-how-to-position-yourself-for-success/) - We’ve been told that being confident will help us get the role and promotion, but a study by Leonora Risse, found being confident only works for men… - [“Normal” died this year](https://aquent.com.au/blog/normal-died-this-year/) - If there is one lesson we have learnt in 2020, it’s that there is nothing normal about “normal”. - [5 ways to lead your employees post-COVID](https://aquent.com.au/blog/5-ways-to-lead-your-employees-post-covid/) - Transformation and new ways of working aren’t new topics, but there has never been a more critical time to grab employee experience with both hands - [Authentic resilience and how to manage it](https://aquent.com.au/blog/authentic-resilience-and-how-to-manage-it/) - Craig Badings, Partner at SenateSHJ interviews Gabi Lowe, Founder & Director at The Resilience Factory about using resilience to excel in everyday - [Gender Neutral Marketing: Is Unconscious Bias Holding Back Your Brand?](https://aquent.com.au/blog/gender-neutral-marketing-is-unconscious-bias-holding-back-your-brand/) - Role modeling and inclusion in a natural and unforced way will make society easy at adopting a minority or integrating the disadvantaged into the ever - [Story-powered communication: how to engage, influence and inspire](https://aquent.com.au/blog/story-powered-communication-how-to-engage-influence-and-inspire/) - If your objective is to be engaging, influential and inspirational, using a story is by far the better choice when you communicate. - [Meet Me In A Minute: Rosie McAlister, Senior Talent Agent](https://aquent.com.au/blog/meet-me-in-a-minute-rosie-mcalister-talent-agent-aquent-melbourne/) - Meet Rosie McAlister, one of our Talent Agent's in the Aquent Melbourne office. - [LinkedIns & Outs: Get Noticed and Find Opportunities](https://aquent.com.au/blog/linkedins-outs-get-noticed-and-find-opportunities/) - Opportunities often come along when we least expect them. Make sure you’re always showing your best self to your boss you haven’t met yet on LinkedIn. - [7 tips for hiring managers who are interviewing on video](https://aquent.com.au/blog/7-tips-for-hiring-managers-who-are-interviewing-on-video/) - When you can’t be face-to-face, a Google hangout or Zoom is the next best thing. So how can you embrace the video interview? - [Top 6 Digital Marketing Buzzwords Explained](https://aquent.com.au/blog/top-6-digital-marketing-buzzwords-explained/) - Understanding these terms and what they mean for your digital marketing strategy could be the difference between having success and being left behind. - [No, You Are Not ‘Running Late’, You Are Rude And Selfish](https://aquent.com.au/blog/no-you-are-not-running-late-you-are-rude-and-selfish/) - This post may offend some readers, recruiters or not. But only because it’s going to cut close to the bone for many. - [Why Your Reputation Is More Valuable Than Money](https://aquent.com.au/blog/why-your-reputation-is-more-valuable-than-money/) - The scary thing about your reputation is you don’t own it. Reputation precedes trust and once a reputation is tarnished it's very difficult to reclaim - [Meet Me In A Minute: Lee Shorter, Practice Manager Design & Development](https://aquent.com.au/blog/meet-me-in-a-minute-lee-shorter-sydney-recruitment-specialist/) - Meet me in a minute: lee shorter, Sydney recruitment specialist - Learn about our one of our leading recruiters. - [Your employee resigns - What you say and do next is important](https://aquent.com.au/blog/your-employee-resigns-what-you-say-and-do-next-is-important/) - How should a manager respond when they receive a resignation from their employee? - [The hidden opportunity for 3 times more effective customer profiling](https://aquent.com.au/blog/the-hidden-opportunity-for-3-times-more-effective-customer-profiling/) - To reach your best potential audience it may be by putting aside everything you thought you knew about your customer profiles. - [Humanising your brand through online video](https://aquent.com.au/blog/humanising-your-brand-through-online-video/) - Publishing original content online is a great way to humanise your brand. Of the many publishing mediums, video is perhaps the most effective - [Why you shouldn't keep your full skill set a secret](https://aquent.com.au/blog/why-you-shouldnt-keep-your-full-skill-set-a-secret/) - Some jobs don’t allow you to fully strut your stuff. If your current job doesn’t require you to demonstrate your full skill set, find another way - [Stop trusting your digital data to improve strategic performance](https://aquent.com.au/blog/stop-trusting-your-digital-data-to-improve-strategic-performance/) - Now it's time to really dig deeper and be sure that what we’ve been measuring is actually reflecting the current and future customer. - [When job hunting reach for the mud, not for the stars](https://aquent.com.au/blog/when-job-hunting-reach-for-the-mud-not-for-the-stars/) - If you’re job hunting, it’s really worthwhile doing 2 things: firstly, it’s worth asking, what is it about the job that you think will make you happy? - [7 Webinar Tricks Every Marketer Should Master](https://aquent.com.au/blog/7-webinar-tricks-every-marketer-should-master/) - Aside from a hot button topic and some mind-blowing slides, what are the basics for hosting a successful webinar? - [The Gap Between Chasing Your Dreams And Building A Career](https://aquent.com.au/blog/the-gap-between-chasing-your-dreams-and-building-a-career/) - Chasing your dreams has always been a pretty awesome thing to do — but sometimes there’s a gap between ‘chasing your dreams’ and ‘building a career’. - [How to manage and overcome imposter syndrome](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-manage-and-overcome-imposter-syndrome/) - Imposter syndrome is real. It affects more people than you can imagine but don’t let it hold you back or restrict your learning and your progress. - [What motivates you to be successful in your career?](https://aquent.com.au/blog/what-motivates-you-to-be-successful-in-your-career/) - What truly matters to you? What genuinely motivates you to come to work every day and be successful? The motives behind success usually boils down to: - [What is a design sprint and should you be running them?](https://aquent.com.au/blog/what-is-a-design-sprint-and-should-you-be-running-them/) - Design sprints — when run correctly, they help you kill non-valuable ideas early to reduce wastage & poor investment decisions. - [Brand is the purpose and passion that propels everything your company does](https://aquent.com.au/blog/brand-is-the-purpose-and-passion-that-propels-everything-your-company-does/) - Brand is your “reason why”. Why I should believe you, why I should work for you, why I should choose you, why I should endorse you. - [How to have a successful career: advice when starting in a new role](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-have-a-successful-career-advice-when-starting-in-a-new-role/) - I've been thinking about the best piece of career advice I have received or which I could give someone starting out in a new career or a new role... - [Interview tip: What is your biggest weakness?](https://aquent.com.au/blog/interview-tip-what-is-your-biggest-weakness/) - This is a question you're probably not looking forward to answering. I know this because it is the one question that people ask my advice on the most. - [How to ace a phone interview for freelance work](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-ace-a-phone-interview-for-freelance-work/) - Phone interviews are commonplace but you may be wondering whats the purpose and why wouldn't you be asked to attend a traditional face-to-face meeting - [Job seekers: What digital marketing can teach you about good job hunting](https://aquent.com.au/blog/job-seekers-what-digital-marketing-can-teach-you-about-good-job-hunting/) - Recently someone asked me about job hunting advice. I told them I knew the secret to absolutely, positively getting a job. So let me share that secret - [The one employee benefit that no-one is talking about: a great manager](https://aquent.com.au/blog/the-one-employee-benefit-that-no-one-is-talking-about-a-great-manager/) - Bad managers are everywhere, and they leave a bad, lasting taste. So bad, in fact, that employees will leave their job to get away from them. - [Why company leaders need to be actively engaged on social channels](https://aquent.com.au/blog/why-company-leaders-need-to-be-actively-engaged-on-social-channels/) - Having leaders and senior executives who are part of a company’s social & PR efforts will speak volumes about your brand in a positive way. - [Five things you need to know for a perfect presentation](https://aquent.com.au/blog/five-things-you-need-to-know-for-a-perfect-presentation/) - Presenting: you either love it or hate it. Whether you like it or not, at some point in your life the spotlight will be on you. - [How to Calm Your Pre Interview Nerves](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-calm-your-pre-interview-nerves/) - Do interviews make you feel anxious? Check out our advice on how to calm your nerves and land the job. - [Job seekers: think like the person you're applying to](https://aquent.com.au/blog/job-seekers-think-like-the-person-youre-applying-to/) - One of the keys to great marketing is understanding your target audience. The same is to be said about great job applications! - [Why a Great UX Designer is a Creative Director’s Secret Weapon](https://aquent.com.au/blog/why-a-great-ux-designer-is-a-creative-directors-secret-weapon/) - Every CD needs to team up with a UX designer to help bridge the gaps between artistry, analytics and the customer POV. - [Use Design Systems To Do Your Best Creative Work](https://aquent.com.au/blog/use-design-systems-to-do-your-best-creative-work/) - Pattern Lab is a powerful piece of software that helps UI designers make the most of their time, skills, and creativity. - [Are you damaging your career with short-termism?](https://aquent.com.au/blog/are-you-damaging-your-career-with-short-termism/) - Just as workplaces must keep pace with new ways of doing business in a digital world so too must employees. - [Digital Marketing Hiring Tips and Interview Questions](https://aquent.com.au/blog/digital-marketing-hiring-tips-and-interview-questions/) - By asking the right marketing job interview questions, you’ll seriously improve your chances of building a great digital marketing team - [Is your content strategic enough?](https://aquent.com.au/blog/is-your-content-strategic-enough/) - If you produce the right kind of content, directly targeted to your audience and helpful or inspiring for them in some way, you will break through. - [How to use content to grow your personal and professional influence](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-use-content-to-grow-your-personal-and-professional-influence/) - The greater authority a person or brand is perceived to have, the better the chance of being able to exert influence in the marketplace or community. - [Should I accept a counter-offer from my employer?](https://aquent.com.au/blog/should-i-accept-a-counter-offer-from-my-employer/) - You go to hand in your notice to your employer and they counter-offer as a way of getting you to stay. One question creeps into your mind... - [Your personal brand: Why your online visibility matters](https://aquent.com.au/blog/your-personal-brand-why-your-online-visibility-matters/) - In a world where people do their homework online before doing business with you, how do you stack up? Do you have visibility? - [Customer-Centric UX Must Be a Top Priority For Your Business](https://aquent.com.au/blog/customer-centric-ux-must-be-a-top-priority-for-your-business/) - A 1-second page delay could potentially cost you $2.5 million in lost sales every year. Take these steps to prioritize customer-centric UX. - [What Digital Marketers Can Learn From UX](https://aquent.com.au/blog/what-digital-marketers-can-learn-from-ux/) - Learn the five key takeaways from our webcast “Simple UX Principles That Will Drastically Improve Your Marketing Campaigns.” - [How to plan the next chapter of your career story](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-plan-the-next-chapter-of-your-career-story/) - If you want to be a bit more intentional about where the next chapter of your career story is going to take you, here’s my advice on how to plan it: - [Building trust and reputation in your career: how do you rank?](https://aquent.com.au/blog/building-trust-and-reputation-in-your-career-how-do-you-rank/) - You need both capability and character to build reputation to survive and thrive in business today. Through building reputation, you earn trust. - [5 vital steps for creating strategic, stackable & shareable micro-content](https://aquent.com.au/blog/5-vital-steps-for-creating-strategic-stackable-shareable-micro-content/) - Audiences are time poor & we need to reach them without interrupting them. Micro-content is a perfect because it's strategic, stackable & shareable. - [The art of storytelling: 5 things you need to know](https://aquent.com.au/blog/the-art-of-storytelling-5-things-you-need-to-know/) - In a rush to become ‘Brand Storytellers’, we may have overlooked a significant ingredient: Story. Here's 5 things you need to know about storytelling - [Do you have a job, a career, or a calling?](https://aquent.com.au/blog/do-you-have-a-job-a-career-or-a-calling/) - Consider that there are three kinds of relationships you can have with work: you either have a job, a career, or a calling. - [How to declutter your way to career success](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-declutter-your-way-to-career-success/) - If you have big goals in your sights, the best way to begin is to get rid of the old habits, patterns and physical clutter that are holding you back. - [How to tell your brand story through micro-content](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-tell-your-brand-story-through-micro-content/) - What we publish to our social channels — micro-content — can have a tremendous impact on how people perceive, and ultimately interact with your brand. - [Optimizing the customer experience for business success](https://aquent.com.au/blog/optimizing-the-customer-experience-for-business-success/) - How to be ahead of the customer experience game on changes that apply to your industry. - [Why you don't have to be the best person for the job](https://aquent.com.au/blog/why-you-dont-have-to-be-the-best-person-for-the-job/) - I’ve said it once, when it comes to looking for a job, you are a product. I know it sounds harsh and impersonal, but that doesn’t mean it’s not true. - [3 ways job hunting is like running a marathon](https://aquent.com.au/blog/3-ways-job-hunting-is-like-running-a-marathon/) - Job hunting - you don’t have to be good at it, you just have to keep going. - [I lost my job to a robot](https://aquent.com.au/blog/i-lost-my-job-to-a-robot/) - For centuries, we have been unbelievably adaptable no matter the changes to our workplace. Will we be able to adapt to the threat of robots? - [Differentiation is the magic sauce of modern business & career success](https://aquent.com.au/blog/differentiation-is-the-magic-sauce-of-modern-business-career-success/) - I want to share a piece of career advice that will seem outrageous. Lunacy! Stay calm when you read it. Ready? - [5 things you can do this weekend to help your career](https://aquent.com.au/blog/5-things-you-can-do-this-weekend-to-help-your-career/) - This weekend, skip brunch and make time to check in and start some small projects that could make a big difference to your career. - [5 ways you’re sabotaging your job search](https://aquent.com.au/blog/5-ways-youre-sabotaging-your-job-search/) - Are you sabotaging your job search? - [How to build your personal brand when you’re not a CEO](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-build-your-personal-brand-when-youre-not-a-ceo/) - At the start of your career there are a lot of things out of your control. Unfortunately, these days you have to do more than work hard to stand out. - [Interviewing Tips: What To Do Before Your Interview](https://aquent.com.au/blog/interviewing-tips-what-to-do-before-your-interview/) - Job interviews are a delicate dance between employer and candidate. This is how both sides can prepare before stepping into the interview room. - [How to network your way to a new job](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-network-your-way-to-a-new-job/) - It’s time to get out from behind your computer, network and make some connections that will set you up for success. - [The key to marketing yourself](https://aquent.com.au/blog/the-key-to-marketing-yourself/) - Use marketing principles to create your personal brand. - [Redefining work goals to take control of your career](https://aquent.com.au/blog/redefining-work-goals-to-take-control-of-your-career/) - When it comes to your career, reaching your ultimate goals seems like an equally challenging task, but it requires more than perseverance & pluckiness - [Want to become a great UX practitioner? Use these free online resources](https://aquent.com.au/blog/want-to-become-a-great-ux-practitioner-use-these-free-online-resources/) - One of the key tenets of User Experience is to share knowledge and expertise. I have compiled a list of the best free UX content out there. - [The horrible truth about résumés](https://aquent.com.au/blog/the-horrible-truth-about-rsums/) - Many resumes do have a “Hobbies & Interests” section, as a sort of token “this is the real me”. - [5 ways to boost your LinkedIn profile and elevate above the back](https://aquent.com.au/blog/5-ways-to-boost-your-linkedin-profile-and-elevate-above-the-back/) - The truth is, whenever you go for a job these days, your prospective employer is going to look you up on LinkedIn. - [Workplace design lessons you can steal from the big end of town](https://aquent.com.au/blog/workplace-design-lessons-you-can-steal-from-the-big-end-of-town/) - It might seem like second nature to organisations, but you’d be surprised how late the big end of town are in getting to the ‘agile workplace party'. - [The difference between content marketing & thought leadership](https://aquent.com.au/blog/the-difference-between-content-marketing-thought-leadership/) - In the rush to “content strategy” the words “thought leadership” are often bandied in the conversation between those offering content management. - [How to master the art of setting achievable career goals](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-master-the-art-of-setting-achievable-career-goals/) - Set yourself short-term, achievable goals in everything you do. Set goals that have ambition, absolutely, but that ARE attainable. - [3 LinkedIn updates & how they can help your personal brand](https://aquent.com.au/blog/3-linkedin-updates-how-they-can-help-your-personal-brand/) - The job seeking process is changing, transforming like all traditional media options on the back of the evolving online landscape. - [Five things content marketers need to get their head around](https://aquent.com.au/blog/five-things-content-marketers-need-to-get-their-head-around/) - If you work in the digital space, you’ll know that it’s an ever-evolving, fast-paced world that if you don’t keep up then you'll fall very far behind. - [How to progress your career in UX](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-progress-your-career-in-ux/) - UX experts talk about how they got into UX, what they look for in a UX hire and give tips on interviews, portfolios and more. - [The four barriers of modern marketing led innovation](https://aquent.com.au/blog/the-four-barriers-of-modern-marketing-led-innovation/) - For many marketers, the 4 Ps are often a distant memory. We may have studied them at university but few of us get to see how they play out in reality - [Gender equality in the workplace: The 8 most powerful actions to drive change](https://aquent.com.au/blog/gender-equality-in-the-workplace-the-8-most-powerful-actions-to-drive-change/) - The research shows that genuinely diversified workplaces perform much, much better. It starts with a story about me. - [Don’t neglect your most valuable asset to power your career](https://aquent.com.au/blog/dont-neglect-your-most-valuable-asset-to-power-your-career/) - Are you neglecting the most valuable asset you have to power your career during turbulent times? - [Networking: How to do it properly](https://aquent.com.au/blog/networking-how-to-do-it-properly/) - Before you read on, you should know this is not your average networking post. I want to talk about networks that foster relationships. - [The secrets of job hunting on social media](https://aquent.com.au/blog/the-secrets-of-job-hunting-on-social-media/) - Advice on how to use social media to your advantage when job hunting. - [This is the real truth about work and your career](https://aquent.com.au/blog/this-is-the-real-truth-about-work-and-your-career/) - You manage your day, time, work, and your career. The only person who’s seen every performance you’ve ever done is you. The real boss of you is you. - [How to use popular news items to inspire creative content ideas](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-use-popular-news-items-to-inspire-creative-content-ideas/) - Are you a news junkie? Do you love current affairs? Or, is your favourite guilty pleasure indulging in the gossip section of a glossy magazine? - [5 essential skills for your marketing team of the future](https://aquent.com.au/blog/5-essential-skills-for-your-marketing-team-of-the-future/) - We need to look at the future of marketing, the challenges of skill gaps, technology encroachment, and a shifting customer expectation. - [Brands beware: you can't put a price on the value of your credibility](https://aquent.com.au/blog/brands-beware-you-cant-put-a-price-on-the-value-of-your-credibility/) - With social media the backbone of behaviourally based marketing, brand associations could be the longest consumer based con of all time. - [Are you fit enough for your career marathon?](https://aquent.com.au/blog/are-you-fit-enough-for-your-career-marathon/) - Think of your career as a marathons. Regularly check in on how you’re going in keeping ‘career fit’ for that marathon. - [How to win the content marketing game](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-win-the-content-marketing-game/) - Content disappears down the content marketing black hole never to be seen again. This is why there is increasing disillusionment with the content game - [Is it time to update your job application packaging?](https://aquent.com.au/blog/is-it-time-to-update-your-job-application-packaging/) - As a job hunter, feel free to have different varieties of yourself to make it easier for potential employers to feel the same way. - [Why inspirational quotes are ruining your career](https://aquent.com.au/blog/why-inspirational-quotes-are-ruining-your-career/) - Those cute inspirational quotes are ruining your career. Your business. And possibly your life. - [Forget technology — the future of marketing is all about people](https://aquent.com.au/blog/forget-technology-the-future-of-marketing-is-all-about-people/) - In marketing we are constantly seeking our unique value proposition. We are constantly striving to deeply and emotionally engage with our customers. - [3 reasons why having a ‘sidebar’ project is good for your personal brand](https://aquent.com.au/blog/3-reasons-why-having-a-sidebar-project-is-good-for-your-personal-brand/) - Why don’t more business professionals commit publicly to an online publishing project on the side? I’m talking about a ‘branded’ web passion project. - [6 unorthodox steps to getting noticed by recruiters on social media](https://aquent.com.au/blog/6-unorthodox-steps-to-getting-noticed-by-recruiters-on-social-media/) - When it comes to using social media for job search, the biggest mistake people make has nothing to do with social media itself. - [How to make your content stand out from the crowd](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-make-your-content-stand-out-from-the-crowd/) - You have to do everything in your power to interrupt people and get their attention long enough to stop, take notice and engage with you. - [4 ingredients to enhance your creative side](https://aquent.com.au/blog/4-ingredients-to-enhance-your-creative-side/) - On a personal level, creativity enriches us. It encourages our individuality and is enhanced by the very things that set us apart. - [You're more creative than you think, and why that's important](https://aquent.com.au/blog/youre-more-creative-than-you-think-and-why-thats-important/) - In a world where differentiation is getting more and more difficult, creativity is becoming more and more important. - [Job seekers: 5 golden rules to finding a mentor](https://aquent.com.au/blog/job-seekers-5-golden-rules-to-finding-a-mentor/) - Finding a mentor isn’t necessarily easy, but it is worthwhile. Find out why it could be your fastest way into your next job. - [The most important skill to keep your career thriving](https://aquent.com.au/blog/the-most-important-skill-to-keep-your-career-thriving/) - One of the most dangerous enemies of successful careers today is a university degree. Chris Savage reveals why this is the case. - [Where to focus your digital marketing efforts](https://aquent.com.au/blog/where-to-focus-your-digital-marketing-efforts/) - Digital marketing sometimes seems like a bottomless pit — you blink and there’s something new you need to do (or learn). - [Why we need to embrace the concept of thought leadership (and all it stands for)](https://aquent.com.au/blog/why-we-need-to-embrace-the-concept-of-thought-leadership-and-all-it-stands-for/) - The term thought leadership, and by default, ‘thought leader’ — has been rendered meaningless in recent years. - [Why a rogue employee is one of your biggest social media risks](https://aquent.com.au/blog/why-a-rogue-employee-is-one-of-your-biggest-social-media-risks/) - Employees gone rogue on social media isn’t a new phenomena. Time and again we see organisations unable or unwilling to reign in their employees. - [8 skills to look for when hiring a content marketer](https://aquent.com.au/blog/8-skills-to-look-for-when-hiring-a-content-marketer/) - With last year being heralded as the ‘year of content marketing’, we started to see more organisations implementing content marketing strategies. - [Job seekers: How to get the attention of your dream employer](https://aquent.com.au/blog/job-seekers-how-to-get-the-attention-of-your-dream-employer/) - Companies are people. They have unique styles, voices, appearances, and personalities. Here are 6 steps to get heard by your dream employer. - [3 tips for designing a career of distinction](https://aquent.com.au/blog/3-tips-for-designing-a-career-of-distinction/) - Crafting an area of expertise and depth of knowledge in your career field can help you build a career of distinction. - [Data Visualisation: What's the big deal?](https://aquent.com.au/blog/data-visualisation-whats-the-big-deal/) - Data visualisation is rapidly evolving as a blend of science and art and is certain to change the corporate world. However, there are some challenges. - [How to get on the path to UX career success](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-get-on-the-path-to-ux-career-success/) - Recruitment specialist Michael Rummery shares tips that will help you take steps towards achieving a great career in UX. - [Why lazy job applications get ignored](https://aquent.com.au/blog/why-lazy-job-applications-get-ignored/) - Internationally awarded creative & brand consultant Sputnik reveals the job applications that drive him crazy! - [3 social media skills you should be working on right now](https://aquent.com.au/blog/3-social-media-skills-you-should-be-working-on-right-now/) - The social media landscape is constantly changing. The ongoing evolution of social platforms is happening at an ever-increasing rate. - [Why the customer is NOT always right on social media](https://aquent.com.au/blog/why-the-customer-is-not-always-right-on-social-media/) - Customers expect to be kept happy; and by and large we feed that sense of entitlement by trying to please everyone — often to our own detriment. - [The number one mistake most job seekers make](https://aquent.com.au/blog/the-number-one-mistake-most-job-seekers-make/) - There are 3 main questions that will guide you through this important step to avoid making the biggest mistake most job seekers make. - [10 skills a digital marketing professional must have to succeed](https://aquent.com.au/blog/10-skills-a-digital-marketing-professional-must-have-to-succeed/) - Being a digital marketer means understanding the nuances of the new web paradigms and how they interact. - [8 tips to impress employers with a great UX portfolio](https://aquent.com.au/blog/8-tips-to-impress-employers-with-a-great-ux-portfolio/) - UX is still an area of growth for most businesses in Australia. This means that there is great opportunity for new UX talent. - [The underestimated value of asking questions in a job interview](https://aquent.com.au/blog/the-underestimated-value-of-asking-questions-in-a-job-interview/) - Most of us are very well practiced on making a statement — and the more interviews you go to the better you get at rifling off your work history. - [What no-one ever told you about personal branding](https://aquent.com.au/blog/what-no-one-ever-told-you-about-personal-branding/) - Assuming you’ve accepted the fact that you do, indeed, need a personal brand, it becomes a question of ‘what’ and ‘how,’ not ‘why.’ - [Rethinking your marketing team for the digital age](https://aquent.com.au/blog/rethinking-your-marketing-team-for-the-digital-age/) - Large marketing teams have the opportunity to build deep skills in a centralised team which can then be used to support other marketing functions. - [3 entrepreneurial lessons you can use to get your next job](https://aquent.com.au/blog/3-entrepreneurial-lessons-you-can-use-to-get-your-next-job/) - Most job hunters might not necessarily think of themselves as entrepreneurs at this point in their careers. But they should. Here’s why. - [5 social media faux pas to avoid](https://aquent.com.au/blog/5-social-media-faux-pas-to-avoid/) - 5 social media faux pas that people are committing on a daily basis and why you need to cut them out to improve your social media presence. - [The best career advice & what it could do for you](https://aquent.com.au/blog/the-best-career-advice-what-it-could-do-for-you/) - Do you stand out in your job or are you that ‘beige’ person in the background just getting along? - [What’s in a name? Navigating UX titles and roles](https://aquent.com.au/blog/whats-in-a-name-navigating-ux-titles-and-roles/) - User experience is business vernacular, but it can be difficult to understand the various types of expertise held by someone with UX in their title. - [3 powerful ways to turn your good ideas into great ideas](https://aquent.com.au/blog/3-powerful-ways-to-turn-your-good-ideas-into-great-ideas/) - Most of the time our ideas aren't bad at all. It's just that they're unfinished. So how do we turn these good ideas into great ideas? - [7 tips for getting into the social media industry](https://aquent.com.au/blog/7-tips-for-getting-into-the-social-media-industry/) - Whether you’re a student, graduate, or looking for a career change, here are 7 top tips for preparing yourself for your first social media job. - [How to keep up with UX trends and stay relevant](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-keep-up-with-ux-trends-and-stay-relevant/) - As a UX Designer you need to keep your skills on the cutting edge to stay ahead in today’s market. Here's how. - [Professional authenticity: Can you be too authentic online](https://aquent.com.au/blog/professional-authenticity-can-you-be-too-authentic-online/) - Authenticity is key but how exactly do you develop an authentic voice & ensure your social media voice remains authentic & true to your core purpose. - [Social media research for job seekers: 5 tips to help you land your perfect job](https://aquent.com.au/blog/social-media-research-for-job-seekers-5-tips-to-help-you-land-your-perfect-job/) - Here are five ways to utilise social and online data to better position yourself as the ideal candidate for any position. - [How to turn your UX career from good to great.](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-turn-your-ux-career-from-good-to-great/) - Jared Fossey gives some amazing insights into preparing for an interview and how UXers can turn their careers from good to great. - [How To Hire A Full Stack Developer](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-hire-a-full-stack-developer/) - Mike Bifulco, Director of Technology for Aquent Gymnasium, explains what to look for when hiring a good Full Stack Developer. - [HOW TO INTERVIEW A DESIGNER](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-interview-a-designer/) - Choosing the right designer can be difficult, especially when you can’t tell the difference between a vector and a bitmap graphic. - [How to future-proof your career](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-future-proof-your-career/) - Here are some tangible tips to future-proof your career, and ensure its survival. - [5 tools and technologies to reinvent your résumé](https://aquent.com.au/blog/5-tools-and-technologies-to-reinvent-your-rsum/) - How you present yourself in CV format is more important than ever. Here are some tools to help you get a head start. - [Customer Experience: 4 key reasons why it should be high on your digital agenda](https://aquent.com.au/blog/customer-experience-4-key-reasons-why-it-should-be-high-on-your-digital-agenda/) - With everything shifting to online, business is 24/7. Consumers will quickly judge your brand by your online presence or lack thereof. - [Three pitfalls of bringing UX designers in too late](https://aquent.com.au/blog/three-pitfalls-of-bringing-ux-designers-in-too-late/) - UX designers are being involved far too late in the sales process. The problem is there’s a level of context that’s lost. - [9 things that job hunting and dating have in common](https://aquent.com.au/blog/9-things-that-job-hunting-and-dating-have-in-common/) - There are some uncanny similarities between job hunting and dating. Barrie Seppings reveals some humorous but helpful tips. - [How being a ‘lab rat’ can fast-track your career](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-being-a-lab-rat-can-fast-track-your-career/) - A young graduate recently joined our firm. I was scheduled to catch up with her but before I did I mulled over what I could share based on my 26 years in the PR industry that would add value to her new role and her career longer term. I boiled it down to six key points which I’ve called LAB RAT – I know, the acronym doesn’t exactly conjure up the best connotations for someone starting a new job, and in fact in some industries it’s a bit close to the truth, but at the very least it’s memorable and they apply to anyone starting out their career. - [How to Get a Job Using Social Media](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-get-a-job-using-social-media/) - What can you do to make sure your Social Self is helping you get a job and not scaring off prospective employers? Check out our 6 Social Media Job Hunting Tips to make sure that you’re getting a competitive advantage using social media. - [10 things you can do to improve your personal brand online](https://aquent.com.au/blog/10-things-you-can-do-to-improve-your-personal-brand-online/) - 10 easy things you can do to improve your personal brand online - [What is the best job in the world for you?](https://aquent.com.au/blog/what-is-the-best-job-in-the-world-for-you/) - I was talking with advertising creative icon Bruce Matchett in Singapore about careers and making sure we don’t waste the opportunity to do something every day we really love doing. Then he asked me a question that stunned me. I have been thinking about it ever since. Here’s the question. Bet it’s the toughest you’ve been asked in a while. - [Why a body of work builds trust in your personal brand](https://aquent.com.au/blog/why-a-body-of-work-builds-trust-in-your-personal-brand/) - There will come a time I'm sure that if you can't be found online, you won't 'exist' in a professional sense. We're not at that point yet but it's certainly a path we're heading down. - [6 questions to ensure you get a “yes” at your next interview](https://aquent.com.au/blog/6-questions-to-ensure-you-get-a-yes-at-your-next-interview/) - I want tell you the most powerful job hunting secret you’ll ever hear. OK, big call, I know, but time after time, when I speak with job hunters, this is one of the most radically under-used strategies I see. Or rather, don't see. - [Marketing is about to invent a new kind of expert: the Data Storyteller](https://aquent.com.au/blog/marketing-is-about-to-invent-a-new-kind-of-expert-the-data-storyteller/) - These are confusing times for brands, and the people charged with growing them. On the one hand, we need to ensure the ROI of everything, while on the other we must pursue constant innovation. We need to be open to new technologies, platforms, and networks, but we can’t spread our investments too thinly. We’ve got to stay on brand and on message, but we also need to go viral. These competing ambitions make it very difficult for marketers and agencies to make intelligent choices for their brands - but it is largely our own fault. As an industry, marketing is particularly susceptible to ‘the shiny new object’ syndrome and, after attending SXSW interactive in Austin, Texas, I’m predicting that we’re about to start chasing after two diametrically-opposed aims yet again. - [How to land that dream UX role](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-land-that-dream-ux-role/) - How to get in front of that UX Manager to demonstrate your UX knowledge, and how to make the right impression when you finally meet - [5 ways to use social media to boost your employer brand](https://aquent.com.au/blog/5-ways-to-use-social-media-to-boost-your-employer-brand/) - Social media is often seen as just a channel for organisations to build their corporate brand with the ultimate goal being to generate more leads and in turn more sales. But social media can also play an essential role in many other facets of the business, including building your company’s employer brand, and in essence making you a hot ticket when it comes to attracting talent. There are a number of ways in which an organisation can lift their employer brand in order to get more candidates knocking at their door. Here are my top 5 suggestions of where social media can drive results. - [Why trust is the new bottom line & how social media drives it](https://aquent.com.au/blog/why-trust-is-the-new-bottom-line-how-social-media-drives-it/) - The number of people online has doubled since 2007. There are 2.55 billion people online and 91% of those use social or mobile networks. That’s an awe-inspiring number, but it’s just the start of a steep trajectory. Just as you’ve never lived in a world without cars and think of the horse-and-cart as quaint, so billions have never lived without hyper-connection. Would you tether a horse to a cart? Take it to a meeting across town? Could you even do so if you wanted to? No I imagine. So why do we expect others will want to connect with us on antiquated systems? - [How to make sure your career goes from strength to strength](https://aquent.com.au/blog/how-to-make-sure-your-career-goes-from-strength-to-strength/) - Consistently throughout my career I have been told of the areas I need to work on - my weaknesses. I have tried. Promise. Really, I have. Worked hard at them - at addressing these ‘weaknesses’. Made progress. One inch at a time. I still get the same feedback on the ‘development areas’, but not as robustly as before. Here’s my point. And a suggestion for you. - [The 1 mile rule: What NOT to do after your interview](https://aquent.com.au/blog/the-1-mile-rule-what-not-to-do-after-your-interview/) - I’ve spent hours every day of my 10 year recruitment career interviewing people. Sometimes I am interviewing for my clients and sometimes I am interviewing for me and my own team. I take a huge amount of pride in providing the best possible environment for someone to shine and really show me what they are made of. I feel a huge responsibility to make sure I ‘bring it’ to the interview and by ‘it’ I mean the very best version of myself. - [What it takes to be a thought leader today](https://aquent.com.au/blog/what-it-takes-to-be-a-thought-leader-today/) - Embarking on a strategic thought leadership marketing program for your professional brand can be a great move career-wise. Here's how to do it - [Personal Branding: 10 words you should NEVER use to describe yourself](https://aquent.com.au/blog/personal-branding-10-words-you-should-never-use-to-describe-yourself/) - Recruiters, hiring managers, potential clients, and those in your social community will scorn you based on the emotion these 10 words evoke. - [Why employees are the key to your digital transformation](https://aquent.com.au/blog/why-employees-are-the-key-to-your-digital-transformation/) - How can companies adopt Digital Age working practices and maintain a path to ‘Digirati’? - [8 lessons to learn from the mistakes of other job hunters](https://aquent.com.au/blog/8-lessons-to-learn-from-the-mistakes-of-other-job-hunters/) - From the perspective of an actual potential employer with a real role to fill, here ar some lessons to learn from the mistakes of other job hunters - [Do YOU pack an online punch? How to measure your influence online](https://aquent.com.au/blog/do-you-pack-an-online-punch-how-to-measure-your-influence-online/) - Do you know if you pack an online punch? You should. Because it’s likely that plenty of other people know exactly where you stand. - [Top Tips for Female Job Hunters](https://aquent.com.au/blog/top-tips-for-female-job-hunters/) - Add job-hunting to your list of superpowers with our top tips on International Women's Day! - [What Is An Equity Audit and Why Is It Important?](https://aquent.com.au/blog/what-is-an-equity-audit-and-why-is-it-important/) - So what exactly is an equity audit? And how can it assess a company’s commitment to racial equity and social justice? - [Salary, Flexibility & Projects: The 3 Ways To Attract Top Design Talent](https://aquent.com.au/blog/salary-flexibility-projects-the-3-ways-to-attract-top-design-talent/) - Aquent Australia's Kate Verran and Rosie McAlister share three key strategies to attract and retain the best HCD Talent. - [I’d Be Naked Without My Suits: A Creative Director Writes In Defence Of Account Service](https://aquent.com.au/blog/id-be-naked-without-my-suits-a-creative-director-writes-in-defence-of-account-service/) - The best agency account managers are worth their weight in gold. So how do we ensure that everyone in the agency gets the recognition they deserve? ## Pages - [Aquent Australia: Marketing, Design & Technology Recruitment Agency](https://aquent.com.au/) - Aquent is an award-winning global leader in marketing, design, and technology recruitment. Hire freelance, contract, remote, or permanent talent. - [Compare My Salary](https://aquent.com.au/compare-my-salary/) - Use this salary comparison tool to anonymously compare marketing, design, creative, or tech salaries in real-time within Australia. - [Freelance and Contract Talent](https://aquent.com.au/solutions/aquent-talent/contract-freelance/) - Hire Aquent's specialist marketing, design and technology freelance and contract talent with the right skills for any project for any length of time. - [Aquent Talent](https://aquent.com.au/solutions/aquent-talent/) - Over 30 years of recruitment experience sourcing Aquent Talent skilled in marketing, design and technology—from full-time permanent talent to remote freelancers. - [About Us](https://aquent.com.au/about-us/) - More about Aquent, the leading global work solutions company specialising in marketing, design and technology recruitment, on-demand teams and creative strategy - [Insights & Resources](https://aquent.com.au/insights/) - Access insights, salary guides, reports and resources relating to hiring and talent within marketing, design and technology. - [Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy](https://aquent.com.au/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-policy/) - Supporting diversity, equity and inclusion at Aquent helps us to serve our people and our customers better and ensure an inclusive experience for our community. - [Corporate Social Responsibility](https://aquent.com.au/about-us/corporate-social-responsibility/) - We take social responsibility seriously and support not-for-profits, social justice, environmental sustainability, and lifelong learning, amongst other things. - [Careers at Aquent](https://aquent.com.au/careers-at-aquent/) - When you join our Aquent team, you will feel a sense of belonging and support like no other. Find out more about careers at Aquent - [Diversity, Equity & Inclusion](https://aquent.com.au/about-us/diversity-equity-inclusion/) - We believe in diversity, equity & inclusion — where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow and thrive. - [Climate Action](https://aquent.com.au/about-us/climate-action/) - Aquent is addressing climate action by becoming the first major company in the industry to go carbon negative and work to erase its 35-year carbon footprint. - [Permanent Hire](https://aquent.com.au/solutions/aquent-talent/permanent/) - Aquent’s permanent recruitment service is our highly personalised solution, matching marketing, design and technology talent to your hiring needs. - [Find Work](https://aquent.com.au/find-work/) - Find work in marketing, design, creative, or technology in Australia. Freelance, contract, full-time, part-time, remote — we have it all. - [Referral Rewards](https://aquent.com.au/referral-rewards/) - Get referral rewards when you help us make a great match. If your referral gets placed, you could earn over $1,000 in the first six months! A win-win, right? - [Job Scams](https://aquent.com.au/privacy-policy/job-scams/) - Aquent is aware that scammers are using our company name to trick people into applying for jobs that don't exist. These job scams also try to get job seekers to provide sensitive personal information, financial information, or payment to the scammer. - [Privacy Policy](https://aquent.com.au/privacy-policy/) - Find out more about our creative staffing agency by exploring our creative marketing jobs and talent. - [Thank You](https://aquent.com.au/contact-us/thank-you/) - Find out more about our creative staffing agency by exploring our creative marketing jobs and talent. - [Aquent Sustainability](https://aquent.com.au/solutions/aquent-sustainability/) - Need an in-house sustainability team or need an expert to advise on best practices, contact Aquent's sustainability recruitment and consulting services. - [Aquent Digital Accessibility](https://aquent.com.au/solutions/aquent-digital-accessibility/) - Our talent pool of digital accessibility experts means we can help your organisation’s digital products & assets become 100% digitally accessible and compliant. - [Temp-to-Perm Recruitment](https://aquent.com.au/solutions/aquent-talent/temp-to-perm/) - With Aquent’s Temp-to-Perm recruitment service specialising in Marketing, Design & Technology, you can assess job performance impact over 90 days before hiring permanently. - [Aquent Employer of Record](https://aquent.com.au/solutions/aquent-employer-of-record/) - Bring on contingent talent without employing them directly through Aquent Employer of Record. Mitigate risks that come with using contractors for temp needs. - [Areas of Expertise](https://aquent.com.au/areas-of-expertise/) - We represent freelance, contract, and permanent Talent with the areas of expertise to match all your business needs, from Front End Development to Content Production, and UX Design to Marketing and Analytics. - [Aquent Studios](https://aquent.com.au/solutions/aquent-studios/) - Aquent Studios is a global co-creation agency, curating multi-disciplinary teams at scale across strategy, design, creative, and emerging technology for organisations - [Talent Benefits](https://aquent.com.au/talent-benefits/) - From career and personal brand coaching, to free online training, and regular educational events, we offer many talent benefits to the talent who work with us. - [Our Aquent Team](https://aquent.com.au/about-us/our-aquent-team/) - Meet our Aquent team in Australia. Each person plays an important role and brings something unique to the table to enable us to keep putting people first. - [Aquent RoboHead](https://aquent.com.au/solutions/aquent-robohead/) - Aquent RoboHead is a project management tool designed to help marketing and creative departments manage their team, deadlines, and deliverables with ease. - [Events](https://aquent.com.au/events/) - Attend or watch free, educational online and face-to-face events for marketing, design and technology professionals in Australia. - [Relationships](https://aquent.com.au/relationships/) - Take a look at some of the relationships we've build with our clients around the globe. - [Solutions](https://aquent.com.au/solutions/) - Find out more about our creative staffing agency by exploring our creative marketing jobs and talent. - [Contact Us](https://aquent.com.au/contact-us/) - Contact us in Sydney, Melbourne or 35+ offices around the globe. Aquent is everywhere you need us. - [Resources](https://aquent.com.au/resources/) - Find out more about our creative staffing agency by exploring our creative marketing jobs and talent. - [Talent](https://aquent.com.au/talent/) - Find out more about our creative staffing agency by exploring our creative marketing jobs and talent. ## Leadership - [Monique Richards](https://aquent.com.au/leadership/monique-richards/) - As the MD at Aquent, Monique Richard's role is to continually review, develop, diversify and grow our business in Australia. - [Zena Nicolson](https://aquent.com.au/leadership/zena-nicolson/) - As the Practice Manager for Aquent, Zena Nicolson's role incorporates devising best practice processes, and developing our high performing Talent Agent teams. - [Zachary Hunter](https://aquent.com.au/leadership/zachary-hunter/) - Zachary Hunter leads software strategy for Aquent, leveraging best-of-breed, and custom-built solutions to power the staffing organisation. - [Steve Kapner](https://aquent.com.au/leadership/steve-kapner/) - Steve Dempsey co-founded Aquent in 1986 in his dorm room at Harvard University alongside John Chuang and Mia Wenjen. Find out more… - [Steve Dempsey](https://aquent.com.au/leadership/steve-dempsey/) - As Head of People, Steve Dempsey leads a team that drives the company’s efforts to be a great place to work. Find out more… - [Mia Wenjen](https://aquent.com.au/leadership/mia-wenjen/) - Mia Wenjen launched the West Coast operations and grew the Los Angeles market into one of the Aquent's largest. Find out more... - [Lee Shorter](https://aquent.com.au/leadership/lee-shorter/) - Lee Shorter has the great pleasure of leading Aquent's Design & Technology recruitment teams across Australia. Find out more... - [Jen Gottlieb](https://aquent.com.au/leadership/jen-gottlieb/) - As an HR Executive within the recruitment sector and with more than 16 years experience at Aquent, Jen Gottlieb's role is to look after our people. More info... - [Daniel Perez](https://aquent.com.au/leadership/daniel-perez/) - Daniel Perez heads up Aquent's SaaS division that produces RoboHead, a leading project management solution for in-house marketing and creative. - [Cheryl King](https://aquent.com.au/leadership/cheryl-king/) - Cheryl King has led Aquent Studios since the launch of the global creative studio in 2006. Find out more about her background. - [Carolyn Hyams](https://aquent.com.au/leadership/carolyn-hyams/) - As Marketing Director for Aquent in Australia, Carolyn Hyams is responsible for our digital marketing strategy and execution. - [Simon Lusty](https://aquent.com.au/leadership/simon-lusty/) - As the Chief Marketing Officer, my primary responsibility is cultivating brand enthusiasm and driving significant business impact across our diverse entities. - [John H Chuang](https://aquent.com.au/leadership/john-chuang/) - Learn more about John Chuang, Co-Founder and CEO, and our executive leadership team at Aquent.com. - [Alex Kenning](https://aquent.com.au/leadership/alex-kenning/) - I am responsible for the operation and future growth of Aquent's business in the UK and Europe. - [Nunzio Domilici](https://aquent.com.au/leadership/nunzio-domilici/) - Learn more about Nunzio Domilici, CFO, and our executive leadership team at Aquent.com. ## News - [Death of the Job Title: Aquent 2026 Australian Salary Guide Urges Hiring Managers to Recruit for Skill Stacks and AI Orchestration](https://aquent.com.au/news/death-of-the-job-title-aquent-2026-australian-salary-guide-urges-hiring-managers-to-recruit-for-skill-stacks-and-ai-orchestration/) - As AI impacts 90% of Australian jobs through augmentation rather than replacement, the Aquent 2026 Australian Salary Guide urges hiring managers to stop recruiting for static titles and start buying skill stacks - [The Human Touch Premium: Strategy and Client Service Salaries Surge by up to 20% in AI-Driven Market](https://aquent.com.au/news/the-human-touch-premium-strategy-and-client-service-salaries-surge-by-up-to-20-in-ai-driven-market/) - As automation starts to handle routine production tasks, agencies and brands are placing a premium on the people who manage relationships and steer business strategy. - [Gender Pay Gap in Marketing, Design & Tech Drops to 3.56%: Why Transparency is Finally Paying Off for Women](https://aquent.com.au/news/gender-pay-gap-in-marketing-design-tech-drops-to-3-56-why-transparency-is-finally-paying-off-for-women/) - The gender pay gap in Australia’s marketing, design, and technology sectors has narrowed significantly to 3.56%, outperforming the broader national average (21.1%). - [Aquent 2026 Salary Guide: Skill Stacks Replace Job Titles as AI Augments 90% of Roles](https://aquent.com.au/news/aquent-2026-salary-guide-skill-stacks-replace-job-titles-as-ai-augments-90-of-roles/) - As AI augments 90% of the Australian jobs, hiring managers in marketing, design, and technology are advised to abandon traditional job titles in favour of skill stacks - [Aquent Launches "The Age Advantage" Guide To Champion Age-Inclusive Hiring In Australia](https://aquent.com.au/news/aquent-launches-the-age-advantage-guide-to-champion-age-inclusive-hiring-in-australia/) - Aquent announced the release of its comprehensive guide, The Age Advantage: A Guide to Age-Inclusive Hiring in Australia. - [Recruiter sees marketing and agency jobs go hybrid with AI ](https://aquent.com.au/news/recruiter-sees-marketing-and-agency-jobs-go-hybrid-with-ai/) - Hiring managers in marketing, design and technology are being advised to abandon traditional job titles in favour of “skill stacks,” according to the Aquent 2026 Australian Salary Guide. - [APSCo Australia & AgeInc Land Foundation Member Aquent For Age Inclusive Recruiter Program](https://aquent.com.au/news/apsco-australia-ageinc-land-foundation-member-aquent-for-age-inclusive-recruiter-program/) - APSCo Australia, in collaboration with AgeInc, has announced Aquent as the first marketing recruiter to commit to the principles of the APSCo Age Inclusive Recruiter program. - [Recruiter program to tackle hiring bias against people aged 50 plus launches](https://aquent.com.au/news/recruiter-program-to-tackle-hiring-bias-against-people-aged-50-plus-launches/) - Peak body APSCo Australia has introduced the 'Age Inclusive Recruiter' program in collaboration with AgeInc. Marketing recruitment firm Aquent is the first to commit to this initiative. ## Agents - [Monique Richards (She/Her)](https://aquent.com.au/agent/monique-richards/) - As the Managing Director, Monique Richard's role is to continually review, develop, diversify and grow our business in Australia. - [Lee Shorter (He/Him)](https://aquent.com.au/agent/lee-shorter/) - About I have the great pleasure of leading Aquent's Design and Technology recruitment team in Australia, helping my team to devise sales and recruitment strategies aimed at building on their candidate and client networks. My day-to-day involves coaching and mentorship, devising strategies for team and individual growth, identifying new business opportunities and implementing effective recruitment - [Zena Nicolson (She/Her)](https://aquent.com.au/agent/zena-nicolson/) - About As the Practice Manager, Marketing & Analytics for Aquent in Australia, my diverse role incorporates devising best practice processes, building and developing our high performing Talent Agent teams and instilling our culture and business values. My focus is to encourage a continuous learning, collaborative environment and nurture our Talent Agents' knowledge within key digital - [Jen Gottlieb (She/Her)](https://aquent.com.au/agent/jen-gottlieb/) - About As an HR Executive within the recruitment sector and with more than 16 years experience at Aquent, my role is looking after all things regarding our people. This includes ongoing hiring of great recruiters, managers and salespeople; inducting, onboarding, supporting and developing diverse training and development plans to ensure all our employees reach their - [Carolyn Hyams (She/Her)](https://aquent.com.au/agent/carolyn-hyams/) - About As Marketing Director for Aquent in Australia, I am responsible for our digital marketing strategy and execution. I bring a wealth of local and international experience to the team, including expertise in digital marketing, content marketing, social media marketing, event marketing, brand strategy and development, marketing strategy and execution, PR, sponsorship negotiation and partnerships - [Claudia Linares (She/Her)](https://aquent.com.au/agent/claudia-linares/) - About As Aquent Australia’s Marketing Specialist, I am responsible for our strategic marketing execution across email, content, PR, partnerships, web, and events, to name a few. I have a competitive blend of B2B and B2C marketing experience, having worked with start-ups, NGOs, medium-sized organisations, and global multimillion-dollar companies across various industries, including tech, construction, real - [Jimmy Sutton-Hill (He/Him)](https://aquent.com.au/agent/jimmy-sutton/) - About Cat Dad & new Human Dad with 11 years of recruitment experience in Australia & England. I'm working with some great candidates and clients across Australia in the Marketing & Analytics space, so I'm keen to chat if you're keeping an eye on the market or looking to grow your team.My hobby of squeezing - [Lisa Tahu (She/Her)](https://aquent.com.au/agent/lisa-tahu/) - Hi, I'm Lisa Tahu and I specialise in freelance and perm creative recruitment at Aquent Australia. Find out more about me via my website profile. - [Karen Monjo (She/Her)](https://aquent.com.au/agent/karen-monjo/) - About Hi there! I'm Karen, a Talent Agent at Aquent specialising in UX, UI, Product & Digital, and Graphic Design across freelance, permanent, and contract roles. My recruitment journey comes with a unique twist. Before joining Aquent, I spent a fulfilling decade running my own successful outdoor fitness business. Unfortunately, the challenges of Covid led - [Rose McAlister (She/Her)](https://aquent.com.au/agent/rosie-mcalister/) - Greetings, I'm Rose McAlister (She/Her), a seasoned Recruitment Professional who specialises in CX, UX, UI, Product, Service Design, Accessibility, and Development. ## Downloads - [Candidate Interview Workbook - Hiring Toolkit](https://aquent.com.au/downloads/interview-guide-hiringtoolkit/) - [2026 Salary Guide - Hiring Toolkit](https://aquent.com.au/downloads/2026-salary-guide-hiringtoolkit/) - [Onboarding Guide - Hiring Toolkit](https://aquent.com.au/downloads/onboarding-guide-hiringtoolkit/) - [A Practical Guide: Navigating A Tough Design Job Market](https://aquent.com.au/downloads/a-practical-guide-navigating-a-tough-design-job-market/) - [2026 Salary Guide - Open](https://aquent.com.au/downloads/2026-salary-guide-open/) - [2026 Salary Guide - Gated](https://aquent.com.au/downloads/2026-salary-guide/) - [2025 Salary Guide - Gated](https://aquent.com.au/downloads/2025-australian-salary-guide/) - [The Age Advantage](https://aquent.com.au/downloads/the-age-advantage/) - [Digital Accessibility Guide (Updated Version)](https://aquent.com.au/downloads/digital-accessibility-guide/) - [AU Digital Accessibility Guide - Gated - Old Report](https://aquent.com.au/downloads/au-digital-accessibility-guide/) - [2025 Salary Guide - Open](https://aquent.com.au/downloads/2025-salary-guide-open/) - [2024 Salary Guide - Gated](https://aquent.com.au/downloads/2024-australian-salary-guide/) - [Gen AI for Design Whitepaper](https://aquent.com.au/downloads/gen-ai-for-design-whitepaper/) - [Diversity Toolkit (Part 3)](https://aquent.com.au/downloads/diversity-toolkit-part-3/) - [Diversity Toolkit (Part 2)](https://aquent.com.au/downloads/diversity-toolkit-part-2/) - [Diversity Toolkit (Part 1)](https://aquent.com.au/downloads/diversity-toolkit-part-1/) - [Employee Experience 3.0 (Part 3)](https://aquent.com.au/downloads/employee-experience-3-0-part-3/) - [Employee Experience 3.0 (Part 2)](https://aquent.com.au/downloads/employee-experience-3-0-part-2/) - [Employee Experience 3.0 (Part 1)](https://aquent.com.au/downloads/employee-experience-3-0-part-1/) - [Onboarding Guide](https://aquent.com.au/downloads/onboarding-guide/) - [Candidate Interview Workbook](https://aquent.com.au/downloads/candidate-interview-workbook/) - [2024 Salary Guide - Open](https://aquent.com.au/downloads/2024-australian-salary-guide-open/) - [Candidate Interview Worksheet - Open](https://aquent.com.au/downloads/candidate-interview-worksheet-open/) - [90 Day Onboarding Worksheet - Open](https://aquent.com.au/downloads/90-day-onboarding-worksheet-open/) - [2023 Talent Insights Report - Gated](https://aquent.com.au/downloads/talent-insights-australia-2023/) - [Candidate Interview Worksheet](https://aquent.com.au/downloads/candidate-interview-worksheet/) - [90 Day Onboarding Worksheet](https://aquent.com.au/downloads/90-day-onboarding-worksheet/) ## Landing Pages - [2026 Australian Salary Guide](https://aquent.com.au/lp/australian-salary-guide/) - Aquent’s 2026 Australian Salary Guide features salary benchmarks and hiring insights for Creative, Marketing, Design, Technology, and AI roles. Download it now. - [Hiring Toolkit (Gated)](https://aquent.com.au/lp/hiring-toolkit/) - Want to hire and retain great talent? Access our free resources to interview, onboard and keep your best talent. Three resources, one easy hiring toolkit. - [Aquent A-List (Digital Accessibility)](https://aquent.com.au/lp/aquent-a-list-dig-acc/) - It IS who you know after all. Access our most in-demand Marketing, Design and Technology Talent. - [Aquent A-List](https://aquent.com.au/lp/a-list/) - It IS who you know after all. Access our most in-demand Marketing, Design and Technology Talent. - [Aquent Annual Report Talent](https://aquent.com.au/lp/aquent-annual-report-talent/) - Get the support you need for your annual report. We'll source specialist freelance talent, or a small team, to deliver your annual report. - [The Age Advantage - Gated](https://aquent.com.au/lp/age-inclusive-hiring-guide/) - With 1 in 3 Australian workers aged 50 and above, the need for age-inclusive hiring has never been more urgent. Download Aquent's guide to age-inclusive hiring - [Candidate Interview Worksheet - Gated - Old](https://aquent.com.au/lp/candidate-interview-worksheet/) - Our candidate interview workbook contains top hiring manager interview questions and focus areas to help you identify high performers and hire the right talent - [90 Day Onboarding Worksheet - Gated - Old](https://aquent.com.au/lp/90-day-onboarding-worksheet/) - Download our new hire onboarding guide which includes inclusive work preferences. It’s an effective way to ensure they know they’re valued in their new role - [Candidate Interview Workbook - Gated](https://aquent.com.au/lp/candidate-interview-workbook/) - Our candidate interview workbook contains top hiring manager interview questions and focus areas to help you identify high performers and hire the right talent - [Onboarding Guide - Gated](https://aquent.com.au/lp/onboarding-guide/) - Download our new hire onboarding guide which includes inclusive work preferences. It’s an effective way to ensure they know they’re valued in their new role - [The Age Advantage - Thanks](https://aquent.com.au/lp/age-inclusive-hiring-guide/the-age-advantage-thanks/) - Thank you. Download the age-inclusive hiring guide by using the button below. Once you're done, take a look at our blog posts below for additional resources, insights, and tips. From the Blog Ready to talk? - [Employee Experience 3.0 - Thanks](https://aquent.com.au/lp/employee-experience-3-0-thanks/) - Thank you. Download the Employee Experience 3.0 Reports by using the buttons below. Ready to talk? From the Blog - [The Future is Inclusive: A guide to digital accessibility (Gated)](https://aquent.com.au/lp/the-future-digital-accessibility-guide/) - This digital accessibility guide is your gateway to understanding why digital accessibility matters and how you can build a more inclusive future. - [The Future is Inclusive - Thanks](https://aquent.com.au/lp/the-future-digital-accessibility-guide/the-future-is-inclusive-thanks/) - Thank you. Download the Digital Accessibility Guide by using the button below. Once you're done, take a look at our blog posts below for additional resources, insights, and tips. From the Blog Ready to talk? - [Digital Accessibility Guide - Old](https://aquent.com.au/lp/au-digital-accessibility-guide/) - Our digital accessibility guide will provide you with an intro to digital accessibility and the steps you can take to improve your company's digital assets. - [Diversity Toolkit: Shift Your DEI Efforts - Thanks](https://aquent.com.au/lp/diversity-toolkit-shift-your-dei-efforts-thanks/) - Thank you. Access all three Diversity Business Toolkits by using the buttons below. Ready to talk? From the Blog - [Talent Insights Report](https://aquent.com.au/lp/talent-insights-australia-2023/) - Generative AI, DEI programs, the return to onsite—today’s workplace environment is constantly changing. Get the latest insights from our Talent Insights Report.