Posts by holly@thedrivegroup.com.au
How to Successfully Negotiate Salary
Whether you’re a Software Engineer in Sydney or a Marketing Manager in Melbourne, as recruiters, there is one question that never gets old: “Am I being paid what I’m worth?” Negotiating your salary can feel super awkward if you’re not properly prepared. With the right prep, timing, and attitude, you can turn that conversation into…
Read MoreHow to Keep Your Side Hustle Thriving (Without Jeopardising Your Full-Time Job)
Balancing your 9-5 with your passion project, and how to make it work for your career. In today’s workforce, the “side hustle era” is well and truly here. As of March 2025, more than 950,000 Aussies (6.5% of the workforce) are now juggling multiple jobs, according to the ABS. This is up from 5.1% in…
Read MoreIs It Time to Leave Your Job? 6 Signs You’re Ready to Move On
Staying in the same role for a long time can be a sign of loyalty and commitment. It proves you’re dependable and not one to jump around. But in fast-moving industries like tech, digital, and marketing, staying in the same job for 4 – 5+ years can actually hold you back. With new tools, frameworks,…
Read MoreR U OK? Day: How to Have Conversations That Make a Difference
Most of us have heard the usual “It’s R U OK? Day, so check in on your colleagues” spiel. The message is important, but often it gets lost when workplaces are just worrying about how to look like they’re supporting the day. Instead of recycling the same lines, let’s go through how to actually have…
Read MoreTop 5 Reasons Software Engineers in Australia Quit Because of Their Managers
At TheDriveGroup, we speak to hundreds of software engineers every year across startups, scale-ups, and enterprise teams here in Australia. As a leading Tech Recruitment Agency based in Sydney, we hear firsthand from candidates why they’re looking for new tech jobs, and often, their reasons come back to management. While people don’t always quit because…
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