How to Handle Job Rejection
"We regret to inform you..." Five of the most disheartening words we’ll see or hear, and we know how it ends. Foetal position, screaming ‘WHYYYYYY??’. No, just me? But in all seriousness, we’ve all heard…
Smart Questions to Ask at the End of Your Next Job Interview
Job interviews can be incredibly nerve-wracking for many. The next time you get the call up for an interview, I want you to try and remember that the interview is a 2-way street. Reframe it…
Quick Tips to Jazz up your Cover Letter
‘Should I write a cover letter? Do Cover Letters ACTUALLY get read?’ There are some recruiters that just don’t read cover letters. They’re going straight to the meat that is your professional experience listed on…
Updating Your Resume for a Career Change
Three million Australians are planning a post-pandemic career change, making the jump into a completely different field. Whether spurred by job insecurity or the discovery of a new skill during isolation down time, ING’s Future…
My Top 5 Resume Tips
As we head into the new year (come on 2021, play nice please!) we’re often reflecting on and re-evaluating many areas of our life, including what we want from our careers. It’s the perfect time…
What Recruiters want you to know about your Resume
It’s a highly competitive job market right now. Recruiters are often FLOODED with applicants and are employing the help of Applicant Tracking Systems to determine potential matches. Despite what you may have heard, these systems…
How to Create a Stellar Linkedin Profile
Before you begin the active phase of your job search, you’ll need to make sure that your online image is equally powerful, positive, and aligned with your current career goals. Here are my top tips…
B Time Lords – Managing Short Work Weeks
Dealing with these short weeks is a huge challenge. Everyone is struggling to manage with 20% of their week wiped out. We’re experiencing the run-around, the silent treatment, the “I’ll call you back later” and…
Don’t B Fooled – “The candidate arrived barefoot, with his dog”
“The candidate arrived bare foot, with his dog. He didn’t want to leave his dog in the back of his Ute and asked if he could bring the animal inside. I don’t know who this…
Unexpected Vacancy: It’s That Time Of Year
The end of the financial year and the start of the new financial year typically brings a spike in the number of resignations which poses a huge challenge to businesses as they scramble to find…