With so many of us treating rejection like an arrow to the heart, this humorous 16 minute TEDTalk by Jia Jiang gives some really worthwhile advice
Have you considered a job stint in the bush?
Have you ever considered a stint in the bush? Regional and rural areas are regularly seeking people for positions, sometimes for a shorter-term stint. You’ve probably seen such roles but likely have just let the opportunity slip by. But consider this: a government study found the following factors as to why people choose to live in […]
Referee selection and preparation for impact
I’ve been a recruiter for 20+ years but I’m often still surprised by the lack of thought that people put into their referee selection and preparation……all recruiters are faced time and again with situations where people provide inappropriate referees. Here are some hints and tips for your referee selection and preparation: Who to select? With […]
Have you started to miss out on job opportunities?
How often have you seen a so-called ‘high achiever’ face a career barrier when, time and time again, they are not successful in a job application? Yet as they search for answers (and reformat their resume for the 10th time), they will ignore the obvious. In the world of work where outcomes, measurement and deliverables […]
Clarity+accountability+measurement VERSUS cooperation?
This is a really interesting TED talk that suggests the crucial need for cooperation within any organisation is being eroded by the never-ending push for ‘clarity, accountability and measurement’
Can you be less conservative in recruitment decisions?
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 […]
