When I think new employee induction I think policies, processes, lots of reading, ticking boxes and time consuming. Not really thoughts that would inspire you to want to handle the inductions of new employees or as a new employee participate in an induction. I’m sure I am not alone in my thoughts. I see organisations […]
How fussy is too fussy?
Are you a fussy job seeker? Is your checklist for finding your dream job actually holding you back and prohibiting you from getting a job? When it comes to finding work there is fussy and then there is over the top unrealistic, possibly going to struggle finding a job fussy because your expectations are unrealistic. […]
I’m professional and I swear – No S*!t I think we can do both at the same time
To swear in the workplace or not. What is swearing doing for your career; building it or destroying it? Based on a survey conducted by CareerBuilder reports that 81% of employers believe that swearing brings an employee’s professionalism in to question. I disagree, I’m one of the 19%. It’s a topic that has been front […]
Don’t try to be someone you’re not at an interview
Most of us just don’t love job interviews. They’re nerve racking, daunting and plain uncomfortable. Think sweaty palms, tongue tied and stomach churning. Then try and add in being someone you’re not and you have a recipe for disaster. I’m often asked at the interview coaching sessions I run about the type of person you […]
How to increase productivity and morale with just two words
Recently a group of us were discussing how we should show appreciation to someone, who we all agreed was doing an exceptional job. I was taken aback when one person said that he felt ‘these sorts of things are a bit unnecessary. It’s your job, just do it’. It isn’t the first time I’d heard […]
Are your salary expectations realistic?
If you’ve applied for a job and been for an interview you’ll no doubt have had to contend with the “what are your salary expectations” question. You’ve probably wanted to ask what the salary is from the moment you considered applying for the job but everyone knows asking the salary question straight up is perceived […]
How to make the “sorry you’ve been unsuccessful” phone call
Calling with bad news is never easy. There wouldn’t be many hiring managers or recruiters that enjoy the “sorry you’ve been unsuccessful” phone call. It’s probably why many don’t bother to make the effort. Or if they do make the effort they handle the call really poorly. My personal opinion is that many avoid or […]
Weaknesses & Failures – Celebrate them, don’t hide from them at Interview
They are the most dreaded interview questions. They are the ones that want to know about your weaknesses, when you have done something wrong, when you have failed, what doesn’t come naturally to you. Most people struggle the most with these kinds of questions when sitting at the interview table. We are supposed to be […]
If I was a Job Seeker in 2017 – 4 non negotiables I’d be doing
Looking for and applying for work is a tough gig in Ballarat and regional Victoria. The positions you are looking for don’t come up every day and when they do there seems to be plenty of competition. Not to mention how frustrating it is when a job of interest does come up and then it’s […]
Everything happens for a reason
Sometimes life throws us a curve ball that up ends our career plans. It might have been completely out of our control and forced upon us, or maybe a series of decisions or events lead us down the wrong path. Being made redundant. Stuffing up that crucial interview for your dream job, being overlooked for […]