My experience as a recruiter is that people spend far too much time tinkering with their resume. Each “rejection” often leads to one course of action: a revisiting of the resume and seeking guidance on how it can be improved. This issue is compounded because every person they speak with will provide different advice. Typically […]
How you can learn from an ‘unsuccessful’ interview
It is inevitable (for most of us) that we’ll be unsuccessful for many more job applications than we are successful. Yet despite all the practice we get in being told we’ve not got a position, many of us don’t learn from the interview experience. A former colleague of mine had a saying that ‘there’s […]
Looking for a new role – have you made these mistakes?
A recent article in the SMH by Larissa Ham covered the 10 most common mistakes to avoid when applying for a new role. How many of the 10 mistakes have you committed? 1. Failing to REALLY believe you’re the best person for the role Over and over again we find that people can sabotage their […]
Starting a new role? How to position yourself for success
The adage about never getting a second chance to make a good first impression is relevant when starting in a new role. The first week in a new position is important, whether you’re an acrobat or a zookeeper – and every role in between. So what can you do in your first weeks when starting […]
Referee choice – will they help or hurt your chances?
My colleagues Lauren and Penny both had very difficult conversations recently with people over their referee choice. They both had candidates who were either unable or unwilling to provide ‘suitable’ referees. We were concerned that poor referee selection would hurt the chances of both people. We all understand the dilemma: Applicant Fred does not want […]