Many mature aged job seekers often tell me that they have never had a resume, never applied for a …
I don’t meet all the job criteria, should I apply?
One of the most common pieces of feedback I hear during career coaching sessions is ‘I didn’t apply because …
No 1. Way to Stop Negativity at Work
In general terms, I think I am a pretty good team player. I’m usually positive, get along with others and …
Are you an interview over-sharer?
How much information should you provide about yourself in an interview? It’s a fine line between not providing enough information …
4 tips for promoting an internal employee into a management role.
Promoting from within has many benefits when done correctly. Unfortunately, all too often we promote the wrong person for the …
5 Steps to Resolving Workplace Conflict
You arrive at work and you know something is off. There is tension in the air. Whether this is a …
Complacency = dangerous territory when applying internally for a job
You might think that being an internal applicant for a job has its advantages. You’ve got inside knowledge, you know …
Head hunting is not a dirty word
When I start talking about head hunting services while taking a recruitment job brief I can almost see the Business …
Do you know what your referee will really say about you?
In last week’s blog I shared my opinions on how important it is for the employer to conduct reference …
How do you prepare for an Interview? Inspire HQ’s 8 top tips!
We all know we should put some time into preparing for interviews but why is it so important? Does it …
Feedback is the new Black
We previously got away with dishing out our staff feedback once a year, when we pulled on our big girl/boy …
Keeping Secrets is Detrimental to Business Success
Communication plays a critical role in business success. Effective communication can enhance company culture while poor communication can destroy culture …