Are leaders born or made? It’s a question I’m regularly asked and so, it seems, is Erika Andersen, author of ‘Leading So People Will Follow’. The answer is, both. As Erika aptly describes it “leadership capability falls along a bell curve. Some people are, indeed, born leaders. These folks at the top of the leadership […]
The demise of the Covering Letter
Covering letters are becoming extinct. Not because recruiters and hiring managers are not requesting them as part of the application process but because job seekers just aren’t providing them anymore. Receiving a covering letter as part of a job application is a rarity in todays world of recruitment. And if you are one of those […]
Become a better leader – seek feedback
I’m going to let you in on a secret, I’m not a perfect leader! None of us are. I’ve always considered myself to be reasonably self-aware, but then honestly who doesn’t. Many years ago, I found myself unable to inspire and lead a group of passionate volunteers. I knew I needed further development and the […]
“Nothing in life that is of value comes easy” – including finding a job
I was recently interviewed by WIN News about employment figures in Ballarat. While there has been recent news of shut downs and businesses going in to liquidation, what I’m seeing is good confidence amongst employers and this might surprise you but the right people for the job are still hard to find. I was asked […]
4 Non-Negotiables to becoming a Temporary MVP
Jumping into the recruitment industry has been nothing short of a whirlwind for me, I have been thrust into this crazy world where interacting with people on a daily basis has been the number one priority. I manage the Temporary Recruitment desk at Inspire HQ and the nature of “temp work” is very fast paced. […]
Recruitment is stuck in a rut
Technology has revolutionised the way we recruit people and the way people apply for jobs. Think online job boards, being able to apply for a job at the click of a button, video interviews. Even the good old resume and covering letter! Gone are the days where you’d chat to some one you know, maybe […]
Look me in the eye and tell me that you’ll hire me – Guest Blog by Clare Linane
For a few years now, I’ve contemplated writing about my depression on LinkedIn. After all, you’re all saying the right things. “We value diversity”. “We don’t discriminate”. “We support our employee’s mental well-being”. “[Insert company name] supports diversity in the workplace. Please ask us about our flexible work policies”. But as a HR professional myself, […]
When your new job goes pear shaped……
When your new job goes pear shaped…… Starting a new job comes with mixed emotions. Nervousness, excitement, apprehension, self-doubt, feelings of new beginnings, hope, the list goes on. We hope when we start our new job, over the first few days, weeks and months we ease in to our new role, learn the ropes, connect […]
What does it really mean to be a ‘Temp?’
If you’re a job seeker you may have stumbled across the word ‘Temp’, but what does it really mean? Prior to working in the recruitment industry, I had a vague idea of what I thought ‘Temp’ work was, but boy was I wrong! I have lived in Ballarat, pretty much my whole life, I spent […]
A Career in Human Resources: ‘Nice’ People Need Not Apply
Recently I had the pleasure of representing the HR industry at a careers expo for secondary students. The students selected who they wanted to talk to, unless they were one of the one’s who had no idea and sat at every table (that’s a conversation for another day!). At first I marvelled at how many […]