The Big Fish Blog

Negotiating a pay rise can be a daunting task, but it’s a critical skill for advancing in your career. The key to a successful negotiation lies in preparation, timing, confidenc...

​Applying for jobs and not getting interviews can be incredibly frustrating and disheartening. It’s easy to feel like you’re putting in all the effort without seeing any results...

One critical mistake to avoid when applying for a job is failing to tailor your application to the specific position. This error can manifest in several ways, such as submitting...

For those of us who are less extroverted and outgoing, the thought of becoming a leader can often feel daunting or beyond reach, but the reality is that there are many introvert...

In the competitive realm of talent acquisition, employers often find themselves inadvertently creating hurdles that hinder their recruitment efforts. From crafting job descripti...

​What is the most crucial trait that employers seek in applicants? Adaptability. In today's dynamic and rapidly evolving work environments, adaptability is not just a desirable ...

In the modern job market, where opportunities abound and career paths intersect with diverse organisations, one crucial aspect often overlooked is the transparency of employer r...

As we usher in a new year, the air is thick with resolutions and promises of personal and professional transformation. However, instead of succumbing to the traditional cycle of...

The first few weeks of any new job is always a challenge. New colleagues, new processes, learning the day to day minutiae unique to every job - it’s a steep learning curve for a...

According to recent research by Indeed, Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is rapidly reshaping the job market, seeing a surge in job postings related to GenAI starting ...

With more businesses in Australia searching for ways to entice employees back into the office, the release of some interesting data around the service industry sector in the US ...

​You've just received a job offer when suddenly, you receive a call inviting you to attend an interview for another job from a different company. Should you go?Of course you sho...

How many times do you simply skim over a job ad then submit an application for the role because you like the salary, the company or the job title? While these are all good reaso...

​We have all fantasised about running our own business or spending our days freelancing for an exciting and varied range of clients, commanding great rates with heaps of work an...

Why Your Resume Should be Bias Free​Many people feel that by including a photo of themselves, they are able to convey a positive image and make their application feel more perso...

​So, how was 2022 for you?The end of the year is a wonderful time to celebrate and a great excuse to partake in a glass of bubbly or two! The start of a new year is also an oppo...

​Australia’s unemployment rate is at an all time low but what does this actually mean for employers and job seekers?In August, the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ (ABS) reporte...

​We all like to be in control of our lives, or at least enjoy the perception that we have some control of our destiny, however, the reality is that there are many factors over w...

​Did you know that in 2020 four million Australian’s had more than one superannuation account?That’s 36% of those who have super had more than the necessary amount of super acco...

​Respect@Work is the new bill that makes sexual harassment a sackable offence. This will help everyone in your workplace understand how important it is to respect each other reg...

​Dr Adam Fraser’s “Third Space” theory has been around for quite some time now but is more relevant than ever while working from home. The Third Space refers to the space betwee...

​Have you ever watched World Poker Tour? Full of tension, high stakes and drama, the contenders use their wits to interpret the slightest flick of an eyelid or the tiniest twitc...

On Friday 26 March 2021, the Fair Work Act 2009 (FW Act) was amended to update workplace rights and obligations for casual employees. These changes impact both employers and emp...

You’ve found and nurtured great talent for your business, but the work doesn’t stop there! Making your employees feel valued and satisfied in their role is the key to retaining ...

It’s undoubtedly been a year full of ups and downs and as the dust begins to settle in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, shifts within the job market are forming on the horizon...

​Confidence has returned with a vengeance with conversations, meetings and business activity gaining momentum along with the ABS reporting an incredible 3.3% growth for the Sept...

​​Many of us drift through life without any real plans and suddenly one day, we wake up to realise five years have passed by with very little change. But this year has been diff...

​The past few months have caused unprecedented times world wide. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for business to have an online presence and a focus on e-commerce...

​Vent.Regroup.Spread the word.These are the top three things that will help you successfully bounce back from the shock of an unexpected redundancy. Many people take redundancy ...

​Many workplaces these days are doing more with less. Organisations want greater output while reducing their level of input. They want to use less staff and resources whilst mai...

​Whether it’s procrastinating too long on social media, or checking personal emails at work, most of us have experienced a lack of self-control in the workplace. But are we crea...

​What do Woody Allen, Nikola Tesla, Mozart and Stephen King have in common? They all pursued very different creative endeavours – at different times and in different parts of th...

​How many of us have wished that we could work from home and daydreamed about curling up with a nice cup of coffee in our pyjamas, enjoying the peace and serenity of our home en...

​"One person's fantasy is another person's job." That was the inscription written inside a fashion photography book I read sometime ago, just before the internet came along. The...

​"Only a life similar to the life of those around us, merging with it without a ripple, is genuine life, and that an unshared happiness is not happiness."- Boris Pasternak, Russ...

"Perfect! Let's hire them”​What brought you to this conclusion? The resume seems perfect, they presented well in the interview and said all the right things.But ticking these th...

​It's taken a crisis to implement what was unthinkable three months ago into a reality: a majority of employees working from home. Many companies had to adapt virtually overnigh...

It's 7:30am and yet again you're stuck in peak hour traffic heading toward the city. As you stare at the car in front, you think to yourself “is this a freeway or a car park?!” ...

​If you continually accept every request in fear of upsetting your boss, your colleagues or your friends, it will be you that ends up feeling the pinch of stress and lack of tim...

​Despite a lack of political experience and amazingly outrageous comments, the ego of Donald Trump has ensured his name comes immediately to mind when asked to name the Republic...

We are often asked “I am competing with so many other people for jobs, how do I stand out from the crowd?”Pure talent alone does not always guarantee you will win your dream job...

​You're sitting at your work desk surrounded by colleagues. There is constant movement, noise and workplace chatter, and suddenly you realise you don't have a real connection wi...

Have you ever been given feedback that you are underselling your skills and experience when applying for a job or promotion? You are not alone; many of us unwittingly sabotage o...

​Bingo! The buzz words just keep on rolling in: authentic, freedom, buy-in, empower. From a recruitment perspective, the hottest topic in town is the trend towards assessing can...

​You've landed the interview but now you face the issue of what to wear?!Its difficult to decipher how to dress for an interview within the creative industry. Finding the balanc...

​"When we think about labor, we usually think about motivation and payment as the same thing, but the reality is that we should probably add all kinds of things to it: meaning, ...

​Leadership, clear communication and honesty - these are the qualities every good leader should possess, and now you can throw humour into the mix.New research from the Universi...

​Whether it’s for a couple of weeks or months at a time, unpaid internships are common, especially among entry level students. Many recent graduates accept the reality that in o...

​Forbes recently reported some interesting statistics that paint a vivid picture of how our online presence can have a far reaching effect on our future career prospects.Did you...

You've just started a job as a designer with a new employer. It's your first experience in the industry, the work is piling up slowly and you're starting to stress. You begin to...

​Whether you are looking for a full time or freelancer gig, a strong digital portfolio is a fantastic way to attract attention. Building yourself an online space shows potential...

​Have you ever declined a job offer only to later find out that it was the opportunity of a life time?Many of us enter an interview concerned about how to answer their questions...

​What’s the first thing you ask when you meet someone new? The most likely answer is ‘what do you do’?Work is inextricably linked to our identity. We are often attracted to a pa...

​Steve Jobs was renowned for his leadership and drive so when the extent of his illness was finally revealed publicly several years ago, the share price dropped.A successful bus...

​Not all great leaders are created equal. As much as we would love to believe that every thought leader and influencer was born with an innate ability to effectively lead and su...

​Does your resume showcase your best talents and achievements? Are you really selling yourself? Resume writing is a bane for many job seekers, but is usually the first point of ...

​Searching for your dream job can often feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. There are hundreds of job advertisements out there, but how do you know which is the righ...

​It would seem after a while resume writing would get easier, but that never seems to be the case. There are always so many things to think about, how do you differentiate yours...

​June 2014 and Andrew Flanagan is propelled into the spotlight as a Group GM at Australian retail giant, Myer then promptly sacked on his first day in the job. Why? His blatant ...

​We’ve all heard of the famous Stanford Marshmallow Experiment – a child is presented with one marshmallow and told they can eat it straight away, but if they wait 15 minutes fo...

​When it comes to freelancing, most of us envisage working from our beds, feet up, with a coffee in hand. No peak hour traffic, extra sleep, and a job you can complete from anyw...

​Richard Branson does it.LinkedIn now do it.So why shouldn't you?Unlimited leave, sounds like a dream come true to every employee and a productivity nightmare to business analys...