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Through Budgets, Booms and Global Crises: 25 Years in Defence Recruitment
Twenty-five years ago, there was no such thing as a defence industry recruitment specialist in A...
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DII12 Report: Slow Salary Growth, Rate Stabilisation and A Workforce that is Watching and Waiting
Defence Industry Insights – 12th Edition (DII12) is now live.In February 2026, Kinexus surveyed ...
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APS vs Subcontractors: Who Will Deliver Australia’s Defence Capability?
The structure of the Australian Defence workforce is changing.Defence has confirmed its intentio...
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Retaining Mid-Career Defence Talent: Why They Leave and How to Keep Them
Attracting and retaining talent in the Australian defence industry can be tricky. Projects like A...
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Engineering in Defence: How to Progress Without Leaving the Sector
If you already work as an engineer in defence, progression is rarely about working harder or wait...
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Planning for 2026 After a Cautious Year in Defence Hiring
It’s been a big year for Kinexus. We launched our 11th edition of Defence Industry Insights, sec...
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The Hidden Job Market in Defence: How to Get Hired Without Applying
The Australian defence industry job market continues to grow, fuelled by major programs such as ...
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Are Contractors the Solution to the Talent Shortage in Defence Industry?
Building workforce capability in a changing defence industry landscapeRecruiting and retaining sk...
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Hiring A New Employee? Here Are Your Security Clearance Must-Knows
In the Australian defence industry, where access to sensitive information is the norm rather tha...
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The Most Common Fears About Contracting, and How to Kick Them to the Curb
Updated for 2025: Defence workforce insights and trendsContracting plays a critical role in Austr...
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It's Not You, It's Me: 10 Hidden Reasons Why Hiring Managers Say No
Rejection stings. Especially when you've invested time and effort into an application or intervi...
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New and Successful Ways To Recruit and Retain Workers
This blog has been updated in 2025 to reflect more recent trends.Recruitment and retention strate...
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What Employee Benefits are Primes and SMEs Offering?
At Kinexus, if we had a dollar for the number of times we’ve been asked: what do other companies...
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Top Resources for a Successful Transition from the ADF: Our Tried-and-Tested Picks
This blog has been updated in 2025 to reflect more recent trendsLeaving the Australian Defence F...
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Jobseekers, When Is It OK to Use AI?
AI use is increasing at a rate of knots in Australia. 49% of Australians say they’ve used AI in ...
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How To Avoid Letting Unconscious Bias Get Between You And Your Perfect New Hire
This blog has been updated in 2025 to reflect recent trends. Unconscious bias is defined as the ...
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How to Build a Defence Recruitment Process That Attracts the Right Candidates
Recruiting in the Australian defence industry is no small feat. With high demand for skilled work...
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Your Security Clearance Journey: What to Expect at Every Stage
If you are thinking about working in defence industry, or more generally for the Australian Gove...
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More Than Salary: What Defence Candidates Actually Want in 2025
The latest Defence Industry Insights data provides insight on what drives worker satisfaction i...
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Working in Defence Industry Right Now? Get to Know the Most Recent Data
Defence Industry Insights – 11th Edition is now live.Kinexus surveyed the defence industry workf...
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Fresh Defence Industry Workforce Data Uncovers What Employers Really Need To Know
Defence Industry Insights – 11th Edition is now live.Kinexus surveyed the defence industry workf...
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The Defence Projects Map; Defence Industry Insights 11th Edition Sneak Peak
The eleventh edition of our Defence Industry Insights will be published in the coming weeks. La...
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Why You Should Think Twice About Accepting a Counter Offer
This blog has been updated in 2025 to reflect more recent trends.Counteroffers. As recruitment p...
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The Cost of Hiring Slow in the Defence Industry: Why Speed Matters
When it comes to hiring in defence industry, speed really matters. Making decisions quickly doesn...
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How to Conduct a Video Interview
This blog has been updated in 2025 to reflect more recent trends. Video interviewing really wasn’...
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Five Must-Dos When Looking For Work in 2025
Looking to make a change in 2025? If, like many people, time off over Christmas has given you th...
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A Year in Review; Reflecting on 2024 and Looking Ahead to 2025
As we near the end of 2024, it’s a good time to pause and reflect. Reflect both on the events of...
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Interested In Top-Secret Work? Here’s How It Works
There’s heaps of interesting work going on in defence industry right now. None more so than at Au...
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Four Ways To Safeguard Your Workforce During Uncertain Times
Things have changed in the land of defence industry workforce. The DSR of 2022 caused much uncer...
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Turning Job Rejection into Resilience: How to Stay Motivated and Secure the Right Position
Job interviews can be tough, especially if you're a seasoned professional facing a competitive m...
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Optimising Your Recruitment Process: Key Tips for Success
Finding the right candidate for a job can be challenging, but a deliberate approach can signific...
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Mastering the Interview: How to Uncover Company Culture and Find Your Perfect Fit
When looking for a new role it is important to not only ensure that the job is right for you but...
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The Battle For Talent: What Additional Benefits Are On Offer
Key Points:Increasing focus on Employee Value Proposition (EVP) within the defence industryEVP i...
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EVP and Employer Brand; How to Position Your Business As An Employer of Choice
Updated May 2024:At Kinexus we speak to a lot of businesses about their employees, their hiring ...
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Navigating Professional Growth: Understanding the Difference Between a Sponsor and a Mentor
We often see two figures play crucial roles in one's professional development, a sponsor and a m...
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Security Clearances Holders: What are Your Responsibilities?
Here at Kinexus, we often get asked many questions regarding the Australian Government Security ...
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Defence Industry Insights 10: Our Top Five Takeaways
Since 2016, Kinexus has been publishing our Defence Industry Insights to help people and employe...
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Major Defence Projects by State Map: Defence Industry Insights 10th Edition Excerpt
Our long-awaited Defence Industry Insights will be published in the coming weeks! Here is a snea...
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Perfecting Your Elevator Pitch: A Personal Touch for Lasting Impressions
Crafting a personalised elevator pitch isn't just a knack; it's the secret weapon for leaving a ...
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Winning the Talent Game: Strategies for SMEs in Defence
Attracting and retaining talent can be a tricky quest for SMEs who are competing with large comp...
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What 2023 Uncovered and What We Are Looking Forward to in 2024
We are all thinking it, where did this year go? 2023 seemed to bring a mixed bag of challenges, ...
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Cracking into the Civvy Workforce: How to Make the Most of Your Job Search
The prospect of what you will do when you leave your role in the Australian Defence Force can be...
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Decoding the Dilemma: Is It Time to Bid Farewell to Your Current Job?
We all have ups and downs in our workplaces and sometimes the downs are far more frequent than t...
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Strategies for Successful Project Team Recruitment: From Bid Phase to Launch
When you’re in the tender phase of a bid, the focus is on winning the bid. Loose plans might be ...
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How to Select a Referee for Your Security Clearance
We’ve all needed to rely on a referee before – to support an application for a new job, to secur...
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Expected Recruitment Trends: What Projects are Stimulating Hiring Activity
The Defence Strategic Review has been the talk of the industry over the past year. We have all p...
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How to Transition from Permanent to Contract Work: a Toolkit
Here at Kinexus we often get questions from permanent employees about exploring the world of con...
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Defence Industry Survey Results Show Workforce Confidence Still Sky High Despite DSR
It’s that time of year again: the results are out of Kinexus’ annual defence industry workforce ...
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Highest workforce demand in years; location and sector growth explained
Kinexus’ 2023 Hiring Intentions report reveals insights into the hiring demands of defence indus...
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How ChatGPT Can Help Write Veterans' Resumes
This blog has been updated to reflect more recent trends in 2025As a veteran transitioning from a...
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A Nuclear-Powered Submarine Capability, But Can Our Workforce Deliver?
As Australia begins preparations to acquire and develop its first nuclear-powered submarine flee...
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Interested In Contract Work? Here's How Your Pay Rate Gets Calculated
In 2023 Kinexus launched a brand-new insight document: the Contractor Rate Card – Victoria Editi...
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5 Ways SMEs Can Avoid Losing Out On Talent to Big Companies
We all know it’s tough out there. Finding the right candidate for a role, at the right time, and...
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5 Things Not to Do in Your Last Week at a Job
When you’re finishing up with one employer and getting ready to start your next adventure it’s ea...
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Why Company Culture Matters: A Guide for Job Seekers
The defence industry is booming and there’s never been more choice for jobseekers. But how do yo...
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Lessons We Learned in 2022 and What We Can Expect in 2023
And just like that, the year 2022 is wrapping up. It’s been a big year in defence industry recru...
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What Projects are Stimulating Hiring in Defence Industry?
Kinexus recently released the Defence Industry Insights – Ninth Edition. It is in this document t...
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Defence Industry Insights 9; Workforce Insights And The Latest Salaries
Each year we publish a new edition of our Defence Industry Insights. This year, our ninth editio...
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How To Answer The Interview Question 'Why Do You Want To Work Here?'
On the surface this little question, ‘why do you want to work here?’ might seem like a throwaway...
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Considering A Career Change In The Next Six Months? Take These Steps Now
Deciding if it’s time to move on from your current role is a really big decision. Perhaps you’ve...
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Two Top Tips For Finding a Contract Job in Defence Industry
So you’ve decided you want to give contracting a go. You’ve considered the facts, and decided th...
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Get Noticed On LinkedIn: Top Tips On How To Supercharge Your LinkedIn Profile
The chances are that if you’ve looked for work at any point in the last five years, you’ll have u...
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Defence Industry Growth In 2022: What, Where and How?
Kinexus has published our 2022 Hiring Intentions and Workforce Report. You can download the full...
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A Spotlight On the Cyber Talent Pool
The cyber sector looks set to take out the title of sector to experience the most significant gr...
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Wondering What You Need To Apply For A Security Clearance?
Many defence industry jobseekers will be familiar with seeing the words ‘Australian defence secu...
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A Spotlight On The Maritime Engineering Talent Pool
With the amount of Defence projects coming downrange, it is crucial to understand what the candi...
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Is Contract Work Right For You? Q&A With Real Defence Industry Contractors
With confidence remaining high, our recent survey showed that 27% of the Kinexus 2024 Salary Surv...
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A Spotlight On The ILS Talent Pool
With the amount of Defence projects coming downrange, it is crucial to understand what the candi...
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How To Secure The Promotion You Deserve
Even the most stellar careers feature periods of stagnation, which require strategy, patience an...
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Talent Shortages, Strategic Alliances And Flexible Work; Lessons And Learnings From 2021
Ongoing Defence spending maintains stability in defence industry despite the ongoing talent short...
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The Defence Industry Naval Sector: Here's What You Need To Know
Whether you are new to the industry or a defence industry veteran, Kinexus’ Defence Industry Ins...
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Women Uplifting Women: Valuable Advice For Any Career Transition
Kinexus establishes Women's Defence Networking Alliance, a space for women to connect, uplift and...
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How The Defence Industry Workforce Wants To Work, And Why
Kinexus has surveyed the defence industry workforce since 2005 and publish the results in the De...
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The Defence Industry Aerospace Sector: Here's What You Need To Know
Whether you are new to the industry or a defence industry veteran, Kinexus’ Defence Industry Ins...
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The Defence Industry ICT And Cyber Sector: Here's What You Need To Know
Whether you are new to the industry or a defence industry veteran, Kinexus’ Defence Industry Ins...
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The Defence Industry Land Sector: Here's What You Need To Know
Whether you are new to the industry or a defence industry veteran, Kinexus’ Defence Industry Ins...
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Important Takeaways From DTC’s Defence Leaders Breakfast
On 29th September 2021, Kinexus Director and Defence Sector Lead Rob Kremer was a speaker and pa...
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A New Submarine Capability, But What Happens Now?
The landmark announcement from the Australian, UK and US governments declaring the AUKUS security...
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Where Are Adjacent Industries Bidding For Defence Industry Talent?
It’s that time of year again. Kinexus has launched the Defence Industry Insights – Eighth Editio...
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What Defence Industry Opportunities Are Out There For You?
Each year we publish a new edition of our Defence Industry Insights. This year, our eighth editi...
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No Challenge Too Great For Industry Collaboration Mentoring Program
Kinexus, alongside several other trail-blazing defence industry organisations, co-founded the TF...
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How To Maintain Your Mental Health While Looking For Work
Looking for a new job can be a stressful experience. Many people face feelings of isolation, unce...
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Why Having No Defence Industry Experience Is A Strength, Not A Flaw
A lot has changed since we originally published this blog in 2021. Although large projects like L...
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The Rise of Cloud and Cyber Technologies in Defence Industry
Australia’s defence sector is undergoing a transformative technological upgrade, as the nation b...
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Kinexus Celebrates 20 Years: Key Business Lessons From The Founder
Kinexus turns 20 this year. A lot has changed since we began. We started with two desks in a sha...
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How Do You Get Sponsored For A Security Clearance in Defence Industry?
This blog has been updated in 2026 to reflect recent trends. Working in Australia’s defence indu...
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Land Forces 2021: What We Learned
It was with much excitement and anticipation that last week the Defence community finally welcome...
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Defence Industry Hiring Intentions And Workforce Report
While COVID-19 re-defined the Australian business and social landscape, the defence industry’s u...
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Defence Industry Networking: Why You Need To Nail It
Networking is important for all career pathways, and in the tightly knit defence industry, it’s c...
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Mentoring Success: Women Leaders In The Defence Industry
Strong mentor-mentee relationships can have transformative impacts on careers, workplaces, and in...
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Defence Industry Salary Slowdown. How Does Your State And Skill Set Stack Up?
Unique state and territory capabilities and requirements, along with the ever-changing project la...
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The Current State Of Play In Defence Industry - A Breakdown By Sector
Whether you are new to the industry or a defence industry veteran, Kinexus’ Defence Industry In...
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How To Professionally Manage Multiple Job Offers
BLUFTake time to consider your optionsKeep prospective employers informed When declining, do so p...
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What Additional Benefits Do Gen X Want Compared To Gen Z?
Gen X: born between 1965 and 1980Millennials: born between 1981 and 1996Gen Z: born between 19...
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How To Tailor Your Resume For a Specific Role
Resumes must be fit-for-purpose for the roleIsolate keywords and phrases in the job descriptionCo...
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RPO vs Project Recruitment: What's Right For You
Defence industry growth requires agile recruitment methods to keep paceProject Recruitment and RP...
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The Year That Was: A Defence Industry Wrap Up
Defence industry has been resilient during COVID-19 and is set for strong growthFederal Governme...
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Defence industry interview questions: what to expect and how to prepare
Being really well prepared for an interview is essential if you want to give yourself the best po...
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Returning To The Office: How To Thrive
Preparing the defence industry workforce for a return to the officeMore Australians want to work...
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What Happens If My Security Clearance Is Rejected?
We have previously written about the basics of Australian defence security clearances, and the t...
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Recession Proof Careers: Defence Jobs Australia
Key points: Australian defence industry experiencing job growthMass job losses across other Aust...
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See What Defence Industry Is Working On Right Now
Here are the current defence projects broken down by state.Our Defence Industry Insights – Sevent...
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A Spotlight on the Aerospace Engineering Talent Pool
With the amount of defence projects coming downrange, it is crucial to understand what the candid...
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How To Get the Most Out of Working With a Recruiter
Unlocking career opportunities is an art, and working with a recruiter can be your masterstroke. ...
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A Spotlight on the Security Cleared ICT Talent Pool
With the number of Defence projects coming downrange, it is crucial to understand what the candid...
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Can I Lie in a Job Interview to Make Myself Look Better?
This blog has been updated in 2025 to reflect current trends. With job markets more competitive...
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A Spotlight on the Electrical Engineering Talent Pool
With the amount of Defence projects coming downrange, it is crucial to understand what the candid...
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4 Things You Need To Remember Heading Into Performance Review Season
One of the main reasons people hate performance reviews is the official/unofficial formality boun...
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How is Defence Industry Feeling about COVID-19?
As a part of our annual Salary Survey we asked respondents how the COVID-19 crisis has affected...
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How to Get Noticed by Recruiters on LinkedIn
Dolly Parton said it best – it's hard being a diamond in a rhinestone world. But with our insid...
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Update: How Defence Industry is Faring During COVID-19
Things are starting to stabilise, but we are still far from normal. We are still talking to worke...
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How We're Seeing Defence Companies Adapt During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Crazy times. We have been speaking to hundreds of managers and job seekers over the last two w...
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Interviewing in Isolation: Tips and Tricks to Ace That Video Interview
As you’re adapting to these changing times, it might be helpful to get a few tips under your belt...
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COVID-19: Keep Calm and Hire On
A message to Australia's defence industry community – from 1.5 metres away We have been s...
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How Long Does A Security Clearance Take?
This blog has been updated in 2026 to reflect current trends.Here at Kinexus, we often work with ...
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A Spotlight on the Mechanical Engineering Talent Pool
Much like a mechanical engineer, we at Kinexus break apart, inspect and help form the workforce i...
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Is A Contract or Permanent Role Going to Be the Best Fit for You?
Roles within the defence industry come in all shapes and sizes, and sometimes it can be hard to k...
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Why Should Graduates Choose Defence?
Congratulations, you’ve graduated! Freedom at last! But alas – here comes the ontological crisis....
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The 20 Skills Defence Companies Are on the Hunt For
It’s no secret that the Australian defence sector is facing a skills shortage. While this present...
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Invest For Success; Why A Professional Development Program is Vital, And How to Build One
Professional development. If your organisation doesn’t already have a robust program, then this b...
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What's the Difference Between Working Above or Below the Line?
You’ve probably heard the terms “above the line” and “below the line” thrown around a lot in the ...
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Swiping Right on Your Career: How Job Hoppers Are the Tinder Generation of the Workforce
Disclaimer: This article is not about being “single and ready to mingle” but about workforce tren...
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3 Ways Defence Companies Are Losing Out on Great Talent
The defence industry is a tough market for talent. Ask anyone involved in hiring at the moment an...
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What It's Like Working for an MSP
Giuliana is a passionate leader at Jacobs Australia. As the Program Manager responsible for the J...
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What is Better For You: An SME or Large-Scale Company?
Kinexus' consultants are truly experts in their fields. This week, our own Tom Butters shares his...
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What Are The Biggest Challenges as An ILS Manager?
Kinexus chats with Amanda Lam, ACT Operations Manager at Jacobs Australia Amanda is an Integra...
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4 Tips for Hiring Veterans and Ex-Service Personnel
We are all aware of the current skill shortage that the defence industry is facing. Our veterans ...
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How to Successfully Negotiate a Pay Rise
In the defence forces, remuneration is standardised with a 6% increase over a 3-year period. Whic...
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Moving into Defence from an Adjacent Industry
The Defence Industry has traditionally been notoriously difficult to break into. Some of the r...
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What are the Differences Between Military and Business Leadership?
Being a leader in the business world vastly differs from being a leader in the military. After...
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3 Things I Wish I Knew Before Transitioning into The Civilian Workforce
After 20 years of US Navy service in the Submarine Force as an Electrician, including four differ...
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10 Tips for Interviewing for a Role in Defence Industry
Job interviews are one of the most important stages of any job application process. Interviews...
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Why You Should Consider a Career in Defence Industry
There has never been a better time to develop a career in the Defence Industry.The industry is gr...
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The Best Way to Connect with Someone You Professionally Admire
Networking is the cornerstone to success in any career. It opens new avenues and perspectives ...
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How to Translate Your ADF Experience into Civvy Street
More has been written on the transition of ex-service men and women out of uniform and into Defen...
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How to Work Out if a Fixed Term Contract is for You
Fixed-term contracts continue to play a vital role in the employment landscape. They offer signif...
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What to Consider Before Applying for a Role Interstate
Before applying for that great interstate role you saw advertised or expressing your interest in ...
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Why Now Could be the Right Time for You to Contract
Contract work is increasingly prevalent in the defence industry. With an increase in available w...
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Shipbuilding in South Australia - The Skills Currently in Demand
Now is an ideal time to look at South Australia (SA) as a potential location for Defence Sector w...
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What You Need to Know Before Entering the Defence Industry Workforce
Defence Industry is currently one of the fastest growing industries in the country, with the year...
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4 Vital Interview Tips for Defence Industry
There is a lot of information out there on how to do well in interviews, from preparation tips, t...
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How to Maximise LinkedIn to Find Work in Defence Industry: Dos and Don'ts
Updated November 2024LinkedIn is the go-to platform for networking professionals. With over one b...
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Relocating to Adelaide for a Defence Role
Working within the Defence Sector in Australia, why would you look to Adelaide as a potential loc...
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The Top Traits of a Defence Business Development Manager
The top traits of a defence Business Development Manager (BDM) are evolving as time goes by, and ...
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Defence Industry and Overseas Workers
With defence industry being required to grow significantly over the next decade, new ways of grow...
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Why Employers Want To Hire Ex-Defence Staff (And How To Make It Work)
Individuals leaving the forces often think they need to start at the bottom because their experie...
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5 Reasons to Work in Defence Industry
If you have ever considered a career in Defence Industry, now is the ideal time to take the plung...
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How to prepare for an interview in Defence Industry
Congratulations! You have secured yourself an interview for a position within Defence Industry. S...
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How to choose your next employer in today's thriving defence market
This blog has been updated to reflect the latest 2025 trends.When looking for a new employer, i...
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The Importance of Not Burning Bridges in the Defence Industry
Navigating Professional Relationships and Career Growth in DefenceThe Australian Defence Industr...
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7 Considerations to Make Before Becoming a Defence Industry Contractor
In the current market, the rate of contract/ temp jobs in the Defence Sector is rising faster tha...
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Asset Management as an Emerging Skill in Defence
Do you remember when you bought your first car? You scraped together enough for a deposit, got a ...
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What is a Security Clearance?
Many defence industry and government roles will require some level of security clearance to work ...
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What Recruiters Look for in a Defence Industry Resume
With hundreds of resumes coming across our desks each week, we know what makes a standout resume ...
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Soft Skills That Make You Successful in Defence Industry Roles
Since leaving the Army 15 years ago, there are a few things I’ve learnt about the soft skills nee...
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Which to Choose - Pty, PAYG or Management Company?
You may have entered the world of contracting as it offers more flexible working arrangements, th...
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Why You Didn't Get the Job
Telling people they’ve been successful in their dream role, hearing the excitement, the relief, a...
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What To Do if You Get a Headhunting Call
Receiving an unexpected call from a headhunter about a position is flattering, awkward, unsolicit...
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What You Need To Consider Before Resigning
The decision to resign has both an emotional and commercial element to it. Loyalty, emotional tie...
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When is it Time to Look for a New Role?
If you’re thinking about looking for a new job, you need to make sure that you are doing it for t...
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You've Been Fired. Now What?
The worst has happened: you’ve been fired. You may be feeling lost and hopeless, you may feel lik...
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What Not to Say in an Interview
You’ve made it to the interview stage. Congratulations! You’re one step closer to landing your ne...
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The Star Method
Your mum thinks you are extraordinary, your friends think you wonderful, and (hopefully) you thin...
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The First 4 Steps to Take When You've Been Made Redundant
If you haven’t heard these 5 words before chances are you will one day – “Your role’s been made r...
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Surviving Your Probation Period
I’ve noticed a trend of late that companies seem to be moving towards a six month probation perio...
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The 5 Things People who Successfully Change Careers Give Up
Despite widespread reports that the average Australian will have multiple career changes in their...
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How to Maximise Your LinkedIn Profile for Job Hunting
With an average of two new sign ups per second and over 300m+ users and counting, its no wonder L...
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A Quick Guide to Salary Negotiations
So you’ve made it through the gruelling interview process, completed assessments and met the seni...
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How Much Should you be Getting Paid?
Whether you’re at that crunch point with a new employer or sitting pretty with a current employer...
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How to Master a Phone Interview
Popular theory has it that the modern day workforce is more mobile/dislocated/time poor. This may...
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How Do You Look for a New Job? (Without Using Seek)
You have just made the decision to start looking for a new job. I’m not going to ask you why, jus...
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4 Job Hunting Mistakes You're Probably Making
Searching for a new role can be an exciting, daunting and complicated easy-task. Your first insti...
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9 Pieces of Not So Great Career Advice
We all love advice; from family, friends, colleagues and even online (like right now). I’m a big ...
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5 Small But Vital Job Seeking Tips
Often the job application process focuses on nailing your CV and cover letter. In addition to thi...
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Step by Step Guide to Writing a Cover Letter
So you’ve found the job you want to apply for and you don’t want to submit just any old applicati...
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101 Interview Questions you Should Know How to Answer
Preparing for an interview can be daunting, but with the right approach, you can handle any q...
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4 Deadly Reference Mistakes that are Costing You Job Offers
You’ve made it through the initial screen, the interview with HR, the interview with the line man...
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6 Questions Your Interviewer Wants YOU to Ask
Updated October 2024The questions that you ask at the end of an interview leave a lasting impress...
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6 Things to Check Before Accepting a New Employment Contract
Finally, after weeks or maybe even months, you’ve got your new employment contract in your hot li...
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8 CV No-No's
As somebody who has worked in the recruitment industry for some time now (I won’t say how long as...
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9 Things the Person Interviewing You Wants You to Know
In a recruitment career spanning 25 years, I have literally undertaken thousands of interviews. Y...
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Why You're Not Getting a Call After You've Applied for a Job
It is a common question and frustration shared by anyone who’s applied for a job. I’ve seen numer...
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6 Words You Should Stop Using, Especially in an Interview
We all use them. Everyday. And they’re a waste of breath – crutch words. Chances are, you don’...
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Answer That Salary Question Right
‘So Mr Candidate, what are your salary expectations for this role?’ STOP! The next thing th...
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5 Things to Do Before Looking for a New Job
In today's world, finding a new job is easier than ever. With just a few clicks, you can send you...
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