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What It’s Really Like Working in Australia vs Overseas
Australia continues to attract qualified accounting professionals from around the world, offering the chance to build international experience while enjoying a high quality of life. At Lawson Delaney, we regularly speak with candidates who have made the move from overseas and have since built successful careers here. Based on these conversations, we’ve pulled together the…
Read MoreThe impact of a pay rise on your employer
Every week, I listen to candidates say they want a pay rise and not have a clue where the money is going to come from for it. Let’s shine a light on this to help employees make stronger cases for a pay rise and help employers make easy, practical decisions. Like any good negotiation, you…
Read MoreHow to highlight salary in annual review
No matter how well you are doing in your job or if a promotion is on the cards, there’s no denying that a salary increase is very welcome when going through your annual review. For many of us, being compensated fairly for our skills and experience impacts job satisfaction and being happy at a firm,…
Read MoreUnderstanding the New Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482)
On 7 December 2024, the Australian Government introduced the Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482), replacing the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa. This change is part of a broader effort to modernise and simplify employer-sponsored visas, making it easier for businesses to address skills shortages. Key Updates at a Glance Streamlined Occupation Lists. The…
Read MoreInterviewing for Multiple Jobs
In today’s professional practice job market, it’s common to interview for several positions simultaneously. While having multiple options is advantageous, it can also complicate your job search. Why It Can Get Complicated: You have to manage numerous interviews in a short period, often while fulfilling current work responsibilities. You might receive multiple job offers at…
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