Leaders and aspiring leaders are typically judged on their creativity, with hiring managers often seeking examples from a candidate to demonstrate how they have taken (measured) risks in their roles. So if innovation is so important in the candidate’s profile, why are most hiring managers so conservative and risk-averse in their recruitment decisions? Why do […]
A new job – should you accept the offer?
All too often recruiters speak with people who, within 6 months of starting a new job, regret their decision. There are many reasons for people finding themselves in such a situation, with any blame falling equally between the employer and employee. How can you lessen the chances of this happening in your search for a new […]
How good are your one-to-one meetings?
One-to-one meetings with your team members are more important than ever. In the past year many large, well-known organisations have either stopped their annual performance appraisal process or announced they will do so. One-to-one meetings between a manager and a team member have always been important, but the dismantling of annual appraisals will make them […]
Does Your Resume Fall Into One of These Traps?
Recruiters and HR people receive resumes every day that do not do the person justice. While there is no such thing as THE right style of resume, there are plenty of resume mistakes which can hamper a person’s job search. It was for this reason that I really enjoyed an article by Lily Zhang titled […]
How to prepare your list of questions when interviewing for a new role
We all know that poor interview preparation is a key reason for people missing out on roles. However, even when a person does prepare, one aspect they often overlook is the questions they will ask of the employer. Picture the scene as the interview draws to a close and the interview asks “what questions do […]
