If you are open to considering a new career or job offer in 2015 you need to make sure you can be easily found by recruiters. Social media is changing the way people look for and find new job opportunities and the days of having to trawl through the employment section of the local newspaper, […]
How to treat job applicants (and build your brand)!
I talk to a lot of job seekers and in all my time in recruitment, their biggest frustration / complaint has never changed. I am told multiple times a day, the biggest, most frustrating issue of their job search is the lack of communication and feedback they receive when applying for a job. In this […]
The killer interview question: Tell me about yourself
It’s the interview question every interviewee under estimates. How hard can it really be to tell the interviewer about yourself? You know the answer, right? Everyone can talk about themselves can’t they? Wrong! In my experience, the open ended “Tell me about yourself” interview question is one of those killer questions that so many people […]
Ange’s Recruitment & Talent Predictions for 2015
What’s in store for job seekers and businesses looking to recruit staff in 2015? Here’s my predictions for 2015 on what trends, challenges and solutions we’ll see across Regional Victoria in the recruitment sector. 2015 is the year of the candidate The war on talent for professional, experienced individuals with strong employability skills will increase. […]
Finding your work Mojo in 2015
Suffering from the post-holiday blues? Can’t seem to find your work mojo as you try and ease back in to work for another year? Don’t panic, the post-holiday blues are not uncommon and here at Inspire HQ we have some great ideas to help you find your work mojo quick smart! Make sure your life […]
New Year, New Career?
Christmas has come and gone, New Years resolutions have been made and now it’s time to return to work for another year. Are you struggling to find your mojo for the year ahead? Got the post- holiday summertime blues as you sit and daydream at your desk, wondering how you are going to get through […]
Stella Young – An Inspiring Leader
Last week I attended the LBWR Graduation Dinner where we celebrated the graduation of the 2014 LBWR participants. Sponsored by Karden Disability Support Foundation, we heard from the City of Ballarat CEO Anthony Schinck and I applaud the City of Ballarat for investing in developing and supporting Ballarat’s emerging leaders to give back to our […]
Surviving the Silly Season
Surviving the Silly Season For some reason every year we get caught up in the hype of the Christmas rush. We get these crazy ideas in our head that everything has to be wrapped up, done and dusted before Christmas. I’m sure you’ve experienced it yourself. In talking to other business people at Christmas functions […]
The Value of a Mentor
I’ve had many people who have supported me throughout my career, people who would happily lend an ear and offer advice when I was at a crossroads, had a big decision to make or simply needed a sounding board. In 2012 while completing the Leadership Ballarat & Western Region program, we had the opportunity to […]
The BEST Business Tips I’ve received
The stats on small businesses failing are pretty high, or so I’m told. And have been told multiple times since taking the plunge and starting my own business. Thankfully, after recently celebrating my first 12 months in business, I’m still here! I’ve reflected quite a lot on the last twelve months; what I’ve done well, […]