In the euphoric afterglow of accepting a glossy new job, many people are unable to resist the temptation to psychologically move on from their current employer during their period of notice. This psychological shift is evidenced in a many... read more
Answering interview questions effectively is a crucial part of the jobsearch process. With a little advance preparation and practice, you can address the most difficult questions professionally and give yourself a strong advantage over applicants who walk into an... read more
When negotiating a new job, everyone wants the highest salary they can get. But I have seen some employees do a terrible job negotiating. Many people simply accept whatever salary offer is given. And employees who want more usually... read more
Answering interview questions effectively is a crucial part of the jobsearch process. With a little advance preparation and practice, you can address the most difficult questions professionally and give yourself a strong advantage over applicants who walk into an... read more
The Sunday Mail, Queensland recently reported that bosses and recruiters say women during job interviews should disclose future plans to have babies. Several employers said women should be open with employers about their family plans when applying for jobs... read more
Rightly or wrongly, potential employers are likely to be checking the web to see what they can find out about you. Your online presence is important to your career as it can support (or undermine) your desired image. This... read more
recently reported that bosses and recruiters say women during job interviews should disclose future plans to have babies. Several employers said women should be open with employers about their family plans when applying for jobs – some saying it... read more
One of the things many job seekers find daunting through the process of finding a new role is appropriate etiquette. Those who have not had to look for a new position for quite some time find this particularly nerve... read more
Today, while reading an insightful SMH article about the increased number of females on Boards, but the declining numbers of females in the upper corporate ranks, I found myself astonished by the following section of the article: A (noteworthy... read more
In developing and managing your personal brand, the most basic marketing principles apply. In today’s job-hunting environment, the most successful job-seekers are those who understand the value of marketing and apply to themselves those principles that companies have used for... read more
For most of us, the workday consists of 2 activity types: ‘Out There‘ and ‘In Here‘. Out There are meetings, emails, conversations – interactions with others to communicate, advance projects and solve problems. In Here are little buds of... read more
Most people are nervous when they go to a job interview. However, by preparing beforehand, you won’t have anything to worry about. Believe it or not, occasionally the person conducting the interview is nervous too! One of the best... read more
