The 7 best ways to follow up after a job interview
You’ve written up a great resume, applied for a bunch of jobs, landed an interview and now you’re playing the waiting game. Waiting to hear whether you’ve landed a role after a job interview can be frustrating. However, there are a few things you can do to follow up afterwards and place yourself in the […]
How to identify your personal brand
What is a personal brand? You may have heard this term around the web for a few years now. There are even experts that will help you to nail down your personal brand, with the aim of getting you more work, better opportunities and career longevity. According to Astrid Baumgarder, a personal branding coach from […]
How to find a better job when you have a job already
Already employed? That’s great news – but what if you’re not 100% happy in your chosen career, or you’re just working somewhere to pay the bills, while secretly hoping to fulfil your true vocation? Many experts say that it can actually be advantageous to find the job of your dreams when you are already employed. […]
21 office personalities you’ll recognise – which one are you?
Every office has its “types”. Learning about the various people you might encounter in the typical workplace will give you a hidden advantage over others when it comes to dealing with the regular Joes and Janes you’ll meet when working nine to five. Recognise any of these? The loud talker Private phone call, noisy YouTube […]
7 ways to overcome your fear of face-to-face interviews
If your job search is going well, in most cases you will be called in for a face-to-face interview to further check your suitability for a role. Experts are now saying that “culture fit” along with the necessary skills and experience for the job, are amongst the most important factors that affect a candidate’s success […]
Make sure you’re hired: 6 secrets to being the type of employee that gets ahead and achieves
I have had a frustrating day. People that I have been relying on have let me down. It’s amazing how many people you come across in business who seem to have a poor work ethic or little care for what they produce. As a perfectionist – I find this immensely frustrating. I’m not perfect – […]
5 things you must do be a better freelance writer & 5 things that don’t matter
I have spent most of today editing other writers’ writing. Sometimes I find this fun – editing and proofreading can be like going on a treasure hunt – it’s satisfying when you find a wee error or spelling that falls outside the intended website’s spelling conventions. Yes – we use ‘s’ here in Australia more […]
The 5 ways confident women speak, act and behave
Some people inspire confidence wherever they go. Confidence is something that can be fleeting – it can be hard to nail down exactly as a “thing”. Often when we have it, we don’t realise it and when we feel we are lacking it, we often have greater reserves at our disposal than we really know. […]
What to do when you’re stuck: 7 questions to ask yourself
Are you stuck? Got a problem you need to fix? Found yourself in a tight place? Yep, we all know the feeling. There has been a flurry of activity online about the fact that having too many choices can cause anxiety. Personally, I have experienced this to be true. I tend to be a relatively […]
5 signs you need to quit your job today
Work is a fact of life – we all have to work, make money and build things. We get so few precious years of freedom. Where I live (in Sydney, Australia) the deal is that you work from age 18 to age 70 (our retirement age is currently set at 68 and is going up!). […]
Words NOT to use on your resume: Watch Your Words in the Job Search!
When putting together a resume and cover letter, should you use the word “strong” or “aggressive”? Would using the word “ambitious” be a wise choice or a bad move? Writing a great resume is an ever evolving skill. Styles change and what was “in vogue” five years ago may no longer cut the mustard. You […]
Career Quiz: How to work out your life and career priorities and discover your passion
I went through a bit of a career change a while ago – and it was the best thing I had ever done. All of us have many skills and often we find ourselves falling into job roles we can do, but that we don’t enjoy for one reason or another. Work out your “working […]
Are you wasting your life? 10 productive things that will help you get more time out of your day
Life is precious and you know that we are all given ample time to do the things we need to do – most of us are just not very good at managing our time. Where are you wasting time? Do any of these apply to you? The top 10 things that are wasting your time: […]
How to love what you do – no matter what it is – in 7 easy steps
Love what you do? For most of us, finding a job role where we feel happy, fulfilled and monetarily satisfied is a life goal. It’s not always easy to work out exactly what your strengths are; even when you do, it can often be a challenge to find a career that fits. Love what you […]