This TED Talk by Elizabeth Amini provides 10 tips to keeping your brain young. Based on her review of research papers, these tips give an insight into measures that can help reduce the risk of conditions such as Alzheimer’s. Fast walking Or other aerobic activities are beneficial to get the blood and nutrients flowing through […]
Missing out on jobs – what other people won’t tell you
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 […]
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 […]
As a leader, do you use ‘stay interviews’ to gain team insight & commitment?
A large percentage of organisations use exit interviews but how many have stay interviews? Why wait for a top performer to leave you before engaging in a meaningful conversation with them? As a leader, wouldn’t you like to get a deeper insight as to what makes your top performers tick? Dr John Sullivan is a […]
