Interviewing for a job doesn’t have to be stressful. At the end of the day, a job interview is simply a meeting between two people to see if they can work together successfully. I realise that there is a little more to interviewing but when we really think about it, this is the true essence … Continue reading
I recently read an article published on The Brisbane Times website called “The psychology of redundancy” and it got me thinking about how much redundancies have become commonplace in the past four years. There is no doubt that our employment landscape has been a proverbial roller coaster ride since late 2009. We’ve had times where it has seemed to … Continue reading
In continuation of the last blog post, here are the final two suggestions to put you on your next employer’s hiring shortlist. 3. Develop a Case Study demonstrating your ability to do the role. It’s one thing to tell a potential employer what you are able to do; it is another thing to be able … Continue reading
Recently there has been a spate of articles throughout all forms of media regarding the state of the current job market, the competition to win work and the levels of unemployment. There is no doubt that these economic times are making organisations and hirers more cautious about hiring new staff, and in turn more thorough … Continue reading
Over the past 12 months, Social Networking has seen an explosion in numbers throughout the world. Sites such as Facebook and Twitter have enjoyed mass media exposure through celebrity users such as Oprah Winfrey and Ashton Kutcher, and have seen their user base grow at an exciting rate. In Australia alone, Facebook has already attracted … Continue reading