Just been called for an interview? Did you feel your pulse rise, just at the thought of it? I witness this reaction with clients on a weekly basis. Upon receiving the ‘call’ to interview, our natural response is to go into reactive mode and start to stress about what might happen. Our brain starts releasing …
I receive a LOT of questions about writing cover letters. Let’s clear up the main one- “Do I need a cover letter?” The answer is yes; if asked to submit a cover letter with your application, you should provide one. While it’s also true that some hirers don’t read them or require a cover letter …
Many jobseekers undersell themselves at interview and in their resumes. Articulating achievements well can come down to practice and having a focused mindset. Once the ball is rolling, I’ve seen many clients provide ten times the amount of workplace achievements they had previously documented. Aside from the usual measurables of success, such as achieving targets, …
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As we’ve seen, employment rates and jobs have changed rapidly over the past few months. We have witnessed hour by hour changes in businesses closing and thousands of people being laid off. On a more positive note, we’ve also seen many large companies such as Woolworths and Telstra undertaking massive hiring schemes to address the …
https://youtu.be/XLF90uwII1k Ever considered career coaching? Asking for help can be difficult, sometimes we only truly reach out when things are bad or, really urgent. Many of us rely on our friends and family to give us the feedback and advice we need, but what if you need a fresh perspective on planning your future? Enter …
You’ve climbed the corporate ladder, been at the top of your game, managed and maintained an exceptional professional network, and love what you do. So, what’s next? All of these achievements are deeply satisfying, but how do you keep the momentum up if something changes? Do you have a resounding belief that you’ll know what …
Career Anchors represent a unique combination of career competence, motives, and values, individual to each of us. Career anchors are shaped over time; however, it is important to ensure that they are secure for where you are right now. All evidence behind strength based studies (such as Gallup) shows that in order to be happy at work, …
Almost everyone has one- an untapped career path they’ve always thought about. It has more than often felt out of reach, impossible, or an unattainable dream. Is it moving from a labour job to a desk job? Or on the other hand, is it cracking the valuable practical experience needed to move into the area …
