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 […]

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 […]

A person famous within Catholic education once explained to me that people didn’t fully comprehend the extent to which an employer looked at the ‘full package’ when making an appointment. She was referring to matters such as dress, presentation, verbal communication skills, body language; and how the person connects with people. These aspects are integral […]

Too often we hear people speak about their regret after having started a new role. Some years ago a friend arrived on day one to find no-one knew about him starting. His manager had departed the week prior due to a restructure and there was no record of his appointment. This is true. He was […]

At Trak Search, Cherilyn is the first contact point for any CV coming into the office. She mentioned in a recent Monday coffee meeting that she’d seen some “really interesting CVs” coming through. What had started as a throwaway comment generated quite a bit of discussion on what makes a “great CV”. If you Google […]