In today’s competitive job market, you might have an outstanding résumé, but unless it catches the employer’s attention, it is unlikely that you will obtain an interview. That’s where a well written application letter can make all the difference.... read more
I was driven to write today’s post by the number of grammatical errors and misspellings I come across regularly, on resumes, application letters, websites, jobseekers’ blogs and their professional social media profiles. It’s a fact that grammatical glitches, clunky... read more
How’s your professional image? Does it convey a true sense of your talent and expertise? Or does it distract potential customers/employers and undermine the impression you make? Whether you’re looking for more customers, a promotion or a new career, you need... read more
Australia’s peak shareholders’ body recently said women should be appointed to company boards according to their abilities, not arbitrary quotas, according to The Australian newspaper. And Federal Opposition Women’s Affairs spokesperson Michaelia Cash restated the Coalition’s opposition to gender quotas,... read more
Have you ever been caught in that awkward moment when a group of people are being introduced, the men enthusiastically shake hands with each other and then they turn around and nod at you? Many people (both men and... read more
You may not be thrilled with the way you manage time in your business life. On the other hand, you may not want to invest precious money, energy, thought and – yep, even time – into finding a whole... read more
Conflict is a fact of life. In business, it seems to be inevitable. It can occur when people are working towards different goals or outcomes. Or when people who have an unfortunate history are brought back together and simple... read more
It’s a fact that the process of job-hunting is essentially a marketing exercise, where, with all other things being equal, the most strategic marketer will win the job. The competition for good jobs across all levels of Australia’s job... read more
No matter how much you want it to work, how hard you try or how many hours you put in – if the job you’re in just isn’t right for you (anymore) – it’s time to move on. It... read more
Perhaps in response to the growing media and community focus on the topic of women on Australian boards, a growing number of corporate women are seeking board positions. Some have their sights firmly set on a full-time career as... read more
As a business owner, I often use telephone interviews to screen candidates before inviting a shortlist to meet with me face-to-face. It’s not uncommon to interview virtually via phone or Skype, even for roles that are in your own... read more
For some, the ‘job seeking’ process is confronting, challenging and scary. But for others, it’s not the hardest part of changing jobs, it’s the resignation process which fills them with the most dread and fear! This is most often... read more
