The Sidedoor blog
Finding jobs, and the people hiring for them
Straight answers for job seekers in Australia: who to contact about a job, what to say, and what to do when applying isn't working.
- Comparison25 October 2026
Is LinkedIn Premium worth it for job seekers in Australia?
LinkedIn Premium Career costs A$54.99 a month in Australia. Here's what it does for a job hunt, where it falls short, and how it compares with Sidedoor.
Read it - Article25 October 2026
Why am I not getting interviews for jobs I'm qualified for?
You fit the job and still hear nothing. Why that happens in Australia in 2026, backed by real data, and what gets you in front of the person hiring.
Read it - Guide25 October 2026
How to find the hiring manager for a job in Australia
The ad names no one. Here's how to work out who's hiring for a job in Australia, on LinkedIn, SEEK or a careers page, by hand or with Sidedoor.
Read it - Guide25 October 2026
What to message a recruiter after applying (templates)
Short, real messages to send a recruiter after you apply, before you apply, when you follow up and for contract jobs, plus what not to send.
Read it - Guide25 October 2026
The hidden job market in Australia: what the data says
How Australian employers really hire, from Jobs and Skills Australia's 2025 survey, why the 60–80% claim doesn't hold up, and how to find unadvertised jobs.
Read it - Comparison25 October 2026
How to find a recruiter's or hiring manager's email
Seven tools that find a recruiter's or hiring manager's email, compared for job seekers in Australia: what each costs, its limits, and when you need one.
Read it - Comparison25 October 2026
Does Jobright work in Australia?
Jobright is an AI job search copilot that lists US-based jobs. What it does, what that means if you're job hunting in Australia, and when it's the better pick.
Read it - Comparison25 October 2026
Are auto-apply tools worth it?
Auto-apply tools like Simplify and LazyApply send more applications, faster. When that helps, when it doesn't, and why reaching the person hiring can do more.
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