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​Getting a new job is usually one of the most exciting moments in life, whether you are making progression in your career or just starting out in a new industry. However, on occasion, the day-to-day of new jobs can turn out to be quite different than what you expected. There’s lots of reasons that people enjoy their jobs, be it financial rewards, exciting opportunities, ...

​Wayne is the Design Director of Cureative, an integrated design studio bringing ideas to life through the power of design. https://www.cureative.co.uk/ Previously Wayne was a very popular and respected freelancer in the Sydney and London markets, having worked with many of Become Sydney and Become Londons clients. His creativity and technical skills were constantly in dema...

It’s no secret that hiring and retaining the right talent is critical to an organization’s success. After all, an organization is only as strong as its collective talent. In fact, studies have shown that high performers are 400% more productive than average ones.When you attract leaders in the field, your business or organisation builds a reputation of value. In turn, you fu...

​Recruiters and hiring managers see hundreds of applications for each role they have open. How do you ensure that your CV catches their attention? Your CV should be considered as a personal marketing pitch to sell yourself to potentials employers, so it is important for it to stand out. Below are three of the most important questions we suggest answering in your CV when app...

​Employee productivity is a deceivingly simple idea. The term itself refers to the amount of work a person produces within a set time. Increasing productivity of employees is always on the minds of business owners and managers, but many struggles with the steps to take. When you’re facing a lull in productivity, it can be hard to kickstart your business into a thriving and ...

Keeping Up with Become, a series of interviews with our candidate community across the digital, tech, creative and marketing space.We’re a bit over talking about ourselves, so we thought we’d shift the focus outwards!Welcome to a new series of interviews where we showcase different candidates and gain insights into their careers, how they got to where they are now and what a...

​The workplace and job market have evolved rapidly over the past year due to the pandemic. Of course, the job market is always evolving, but the pandemic has caused it to change more quickly than before. While on the hunt for a job in this new landscape, you are bound to come across the words “skills” and “competencies”. While they may seem interchangeable, believe it or not...

​Making anyone feel welcome without in-person contact can be challenging, but it is massively important. Team bonding and morale must take a higher priority while businesses embrace remote working as it won’t come naturally for some to communicate effectively from home. In order to avoid isolating your new colleague, schedule conference calls, introduce them to the team and ...

​Productivity has always been a challenge that most of us struggle with, but the pandemic adds another layer of complexity for those of us who are working from home. In the beginning, we saw a multitude of advantages of working from home; no time wasted on commuting, a chance to work uninterrupted on projects, and a change of environment. However as working from home gu...

​Searching for a new position is a physically, mentally and emotionally consuming journey. Whether you are currently employed and looking for a better opportunity or you have left a previous position and need a new job, the hunt can require a considerable amount of time and energy. It can sometimes feel discouraging and draining.How will you continue to stay motivated and en...

From the 1st of July 2021, there will be several important changes to the way superannuation works. The rate of superannuation contributions is increasing from 9.5% to 10% on 1 July 2021. The increase to super amounts is part of a gradual staged increase which will see the superannuation contribution rate rise to 12% by 2025. Businesses should consider communicating the chan...

Become Recruitment ANZ, a specialist creative and digital recruitment company, and part of Empresaria Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelly Pike to the newly created role of Regional Director for Become and LMA.Kelly has over 16 years’ experience in recruitment working in senior positions across HR, professional services and marketing. The role is newly crea...

Are you managing your team from home? Our consultants have put together our best practices for being efficient and effective in order to manage your team remotely. Here are our top tips:​​Avoid Multi-TaskingTry to avoid multi-tasking and use online video tools to maximise communication. This should help remote teams stay in ‘work mode’ and perform at their best. It’s also wi...

Best practices for video interviews to ensure successful hires while working remotely​1. One-way, or another?There are two types of video interview; one-way, where you send a candidate a list of questions and they respond via video, and two-way, where you both interact through a video call. We recommend always holding two-way video interviews where possible as you will get a...

Outlining best practices for onboarding new starters while working remotelyThe world pandemic, COVID-19, has resulted in many of us facing unprecedented circumstances and has required companies around the world to adapt quickly in order to ensure the safety and wellbeing of their employees.As businesses begin to embrace remote working, a new and flexible approach must be tak...

Are you working from home? Our team has put together our best practices for being efficient and effective while working remotely. Here are our top tips:​1. The tools to do the jobInnovations in technology make the current landscape the easiest that it has ever been to work from home efficiently. If it’s not something you’re used to already, do some research and find out what...

​Following this year's One Minute Briefcompetition that launched on Wednesday 25th March, we are proud to announce the winner from amongst the hundred of entries that we had (after a very passionate debate amongst the team, as they were all amazing).​But before we do this, we would like to thank every single person who sent an entry through, we received nearly 150 entries an...

Each year, we run a competition with One Minute Briefs in which we challenge our social media audiences to respond to our brief with fresh, creative ideas for ads.​Last year’s winner was @BhaveshVadukul, with his brilliant entry showcasing his creative talent:​​This year, we’ll be expanding our reach and running a global campaign for both Become UK and Become ANZ. This means...

The health and wellbeing of our staff, candidates and clients will always be a priority for us at Become Recruitment.With the rising concerns and uncertainty over the spread of COVID-19, we have conducted a survey with our freelancers and found at least 200 who are already fully equipped for any remote work that might be needed during this period.They have a full home set-up...

Considering a career in freelance design? This week, we caught up with our super-star freelance designer, Claudio Palma!We are thrilled to interview him and find out a little more about himself and what his day entails as a freelancer!​1. Tell us a little bit about yourself?Hello peeps! I am a passionate integrated designer that hails from New Zealand. I love all aspects of ...