Have you ever heard these statements in your work place? I’m not paid to think! That’s the boss’s job. I’m here to work, not think. That’s not my problem. It’s management’s problem. They should fix it. Leading staff in... 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 core issues for success in any business are developing and selling a product, service or idea that is valued by your customers; continually creating and generating new possibilities for growth; and ensuring your business is set up and... 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
(or the Anatomy of an Online Engagement That Went Pear-Shaped) I spend A LOT of my professional and personal time online. I tweet, Facebook, write blog posts and comment on blog posts. I love it… and for the majority... 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
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
