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
Once you’ve made the decision to look for a new job, it’s normal to want it to happen as soon as possible. Your sense of urgency will vary depending on whether you are out of work, have compelling reasons... read more
So, you’ve decided to leave the boardroom (or cubicle) so that you can run your own show, set your own rules, achieve a long-time dream of being your own boss. Good for you. Almost 50% of the Australian Businesswomen’s... read more
It’s not a revelation, interviews are typically all about the potential employer throwing any range of questions at you and your role is to be ready! Have prepared responses, be engaged and ready to think on your feet to... read more
The most effective start to your process of standing out from the crowd requires a pragmatic approach that illustrates that you have given thought, as well as brought insight, to any job interview. Firstly, it is important to uncover... read more
Anna Booth is the co-founder of CoSolve, a workplace relations consultancy firm, Chair at Slater & Gordon law firm and a Board Member at Industry Super Holdings. In this In Her Shoes interview, Anna discusses: the characteristics necessary for... read more
