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Learn how you can be more fulfilled using Ikigai

When you're considering a new job, project or investment, there are ways to identify whether it's a smart decision. Ikigai is an important Japanese concept that is largely misunderstood in the West. In this presentation, Japanese Psychology expert, Carly Taylor, will help you discover the true Japanese interpretation of Ikigai and learn how to find your own past, present and future sources of Ikigai which can lead to a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

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Getting your LinkedIn profile up to speed will help you attract recruiters and give you the edge when looking for a new job.

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How to Identify and Challenge Negative Self-Talk

In our Candidate Motivators Report for 2022, a whopping 40% of you said that wellbeing and balance are in your top 5 drivers when considering an employer. Mitchell McLean, Clinician at Veretis discusses how we can part ways with the voice in our head that’s holding us back.

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Finding a job that brings purpose to your life can be achieved. Find your purpose at work through a fulfilling role by using the Japanese method of Ikigai.

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Tech and digital projects are humming, meaning day rates are generous and job stability is the best we’ve seen in years. And yet, contracting can still get a bad rap. Unfair, we say. That’s why we’ve put together this blog. It covers the pros (spoiler: they’re good) and how it all works.

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For many years, Waterfall has been a widely used project management method with a linear approach. In comparison, Agile is believed to be the “new” iterative approach to project management that helps teams deliver value to customers faster, and with ‘fewer headaches.’ We’ve all heard it, Agile is the way forward. So an outdated Waterfall must not have a place – right?

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Here we come Melbourne!

On Tuesday 14th June 2022 we expanded into our third Australian state by occupying a new office location in Melbourne. You can find the new Talenza Melbourne offices at Level 14, 333 Collins Street, Melbourne.

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Good UX Design helps bridge the gap between us and any digital platform. In this digital-first world and especially post covid, UX Design is becoming the most sought-after position in any company. Whether you’re starting your UX career, or you work alongside UX and are looking to extend your knowledge, we’ve got you covered. We asked five experts to share their recommended reads.

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