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Dressing for Career Success
After all the research and preparation is done, you are ready to go to the interview. You can just dress in anything that feels comfortable, and go. Right? Wrong.
Case Study - A Plan to Succeed
When I met Ben in 2006 I was greeted by a confident, gently assertive and well spoken young man who had recently married and was working in his own gardening business.
Pushed out the door - it is time to reinvent yourself
After the shock of being made redundant, Greg Scanlan said "I promised myself I'd never be an employee again. I was convinced there had to be something better out there, even at my age.
Work-life Balance - Creating a balanced life that is personally fulfilling
Many people identify finding work-life balance as their number one problem in today's busy world. That's why your career or job choice needs to be viewed in the context of all dimensions of your life.
Networking Your Way to Success
For many job seekers looking to secure that next career step, networking can be a useful activity. It accesses a large part of the job market - the hidden job market - which it is estimated represents up to 80% of available job opportunities at any given time.
What am I supposed to be doing?
"How can I be useful to you?" I asked. Amy replied, "I'd like an idea of what I'm supposed to be doing, am I on the right track?" My 15-30 year old clients almost always say something like this. The words may change but invariably they are seeking direction or clarity about where they are heading.
Types of Interviews
There are many different types and styles of job interviews. Knowing about some of them will help you to feel more comfortable when you are faced with different job interviews.
The Resource Boom - The opportunities for average Australians
It's almost impossible these days to pick up a newspaper or listen to a news bulletin without coming across a story relating to mining. Resource companies comprised 3 of the top 4 contributors to the Australian Stock market during its meteoric rise last year.
The Career Backpack Part One - Opening your personal backpack
Imagine that you are going on a journey - a career and life journey! You have been given a backpack to take with you. Let's open up your backpack and see what is already inside.
The Career Backpack Part Two - Adding new items to your backpack
You have opened the 'career backpack' that is available to you at the start of your career and life journey. In it you have discovered something of your temperament, your talents and your skills.
Choosing the right training and education option to assist your return to work
If you haven't worked for a while, you might be feeling that you can't possibly compete for positions against people who appear to be better qualified, more experienced or just plain smarter than you.
Applying for jobs in Australia - Tips for job applicants from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds
There is nothing like the excitement of being in a different country. What a wonderful experience to discover another culture, enjoy sightseeing and the different cuisine, and compare what is similar as well as what is different to one's own culture.
Finding a job - Tips for Job Seekers New to Australia
This article aims to help people new to Australia to develop their confidence as they look for work. Finding a job - sometimes this can be challenging, but it can also be a very encouraging experience.
Getting Recruitment Agencies to Work For You
It is widely accepted that many people do not enjoy working with recruitment agencies when looking for employment. It is common to find the process frustrating. You can feel as though you spend a lot of time preparing applications and are not getting any responses.
A Step in Time for Amelia
Amelia came to me soon after her marriage broke down. She was not in the paid workforce but with a ten year old and four year old twins to support, it was imperative that she found some well paid and 'instant' work.
Three Steps to Help Your Job Search Effort
"Nothing in the world can take the place of Persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts.
My Story
As a teenager I wanted an apprenticeship with my father, who owned a plumbing and hardware business. It was the 1960s and no one, especially my father, took me seriously.
Jack found choices he never thought possible
This story begins with a phone call from Jack's father sayng how worried he was about his son but he didn't know how to help.
Be Encouraged - Read About Duncan
After gaining qualifications in Agricultural Engineering in the UK, Duncan returned to the family farm in Zimbabwe in 1991, and through his expertise, hard work and enterprise ability, he quadrupled production over the next 14 years.
Simple as ABCD - Application, Belief, Courage and Determination
Anthony was 26 years old when he walked into my office in April 2002. He looked pretty glum. He said he was "lost" and in fact had "meandered from job to job, thinking he knew what he wanted in his life.
Recruitment Testing: Put your best foot forward to secure your next job!
Securing a new role is a very stressful experience for many people. For some the difficulty begins with identifying a career path. For others it is writing a résumé and cover letter that accurately reflects their skills, achievements, personality and potential.
All about persistence
Paul Smith walked into my office, having just been made redundant from a position that he had held for twelve years, since leaving high school. He had absolutely no idea about how to find a job or what jobs were available.
Everyone has their failures
Managing your career well means facing the realities of your own behaviour. An honest and careful check of your job history, working relationships and feedback you may have ignored or denied, is essential.
How to create your ideal retirement
Serious self-analysis is required for successful transition to retirement. Have you visualised the 20 to 30 years that you will spend in the 'golden age' of retirement.
Perseverance pays off in realising a career change dream
For most of us, the days of a 'job for life' are all but over. So what do you do when your job is no longer providing much satisfaction? How do you navigate the journey into a new career when you have limited understanding of where to start.
Volunteering paves path to employment
Volunteering may not be the source of cold hard cash, but it is seen as a valid career exploration and development strategy.
Parents returning to the Workforce
Sometimes the idea of finding that perfect new job or settling back into your old job, while still finding time to manage and enjoy family life, can seem impossible.
Men and Career Change
Our society has experienced substantial change in the labour market in the past 20 years. Traditional areas of male employment have been particularly affected by these changes.
Self-Employment - Myths and Realities
Self-employment is gaining more acceptance as a viable alternative to the more traditional choices available in seeking gainful employment.
Career health check for mid-career workers
Just as it is important to routinely check your cholesterol and blood pressure for a clean bill of health, it is important to conduct regular career health checks. Career health checks can assess whether your career is on-track.
Tips for Parents Re-entering the Workforce
For parents returning to work, whether it is after a few months maternity leave, or a few years spent raising children, there are many questions to consider to ensure a smooth family transition and maintain a level of work-life balance.
Young Job Seekers - Employability Skills
If you're a young person this is a good time to be looking for work. The job market is vibrant. Unemployment is at the lowest it has been for over 20 years.