Signals it’s time to move on
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
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
HerBusiness member Tina Tower, owner of Begin Bright early learning centres, had the opportunity to test drive the new Ford Focus for a week and tell us how it fit her life as a mum of two and a business... 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
While a growing business may seem like a nice class of problem to have, it’s not all plain sailing. “One of the biggest traps a small business can fall into is becoming a victim of its own success. The... 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
Networking is a concept most people don’t give serious thought to — but in today’s economic climate, it can and should be an important part of your business plan. When we think about networking, the tendency is to think... 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
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
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
I’m often asked what number of participants or response rate needed for a customer or contact feedback survey. There isn’t one definitive clear answer. A range of factors needs to be considered when designing a survey and the number of participants... read more
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