All of us have things we are good at, and things we aren’t. Sometimes we develop strategies to overcome our weaknesses and other times we lie to ourselves to justify our action (or inaction). The cost of these lies is high, both in terms of our personal growth and our relationships. Over many years of […]
My 3 favourite interview questions
Do a google search and you’ll be inundated with interview questions. But which ones really give you the information you need and want to make an informed decision when recruiting your next team member? I’ve conducted a lot of interviews and I’ve sat in on a lot of interviews conducted by clients and what I’ve […]
Theory vs Practical – What’s more valuable when starting your career?
As I approach the end of my undergraduate degree I’ve had time to look back at my higher education and think about was it really worth it? Considering all the different options graduates have can be quite confronting. I was lucky enough to land a graduate role at Inspire HQ and I couldn’t be happier. […]
How to blitz a phone interview
First impressions count right? If you’ve been looking for work lately you’ll know that the phone interview is a common step in the recruitment process. Your ability to blitz the phone interview can make or break your application progressing to the next stage of the recruitment process. “Blitzing it” is a big deal. We read […]
Become a better leader – seize feedback
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 […]