5 core personality traits that will get you a job
When we think of “skills” for work, often we think only of those competencies we put on our resume: the core skills we’ve learned such as programs, platforms, diplomas and degrees. Often, we forget that we possess many different core skills, particularly those interpersonal skills that could land us the job of our dreams. What […]
How to achieve your goals with The Backwards Plan: Kerri Pottharst, Gold Olympian
This is an excerpt of an article I wrote for Start Up Smart. To read the full article, go to the link at the end. Kerri Pottharst is good at setting goals. She is one of Australia’s best known sportswomen, famous for playing indoor and beach volleyball. She is a triple Olympian with two Olympic medals. […]
How to cope with feelings of guilt
Sometimes I feel that I have too much to do and I feel guilty when I can’t get everything done. There are always so any people to see and now, when I wake up, there are always nearly 70 emails that need checking, many spam, some important. It’s hard to keep up. Then there’s the […]
Stuck in a dead end job? Career going nowhere? Here’s what to do!
This is an excerpt from an article I wrote for the fabulous publication, Australian Women Online. To read the full article, head to the link at the end of this text). The job market is tight and good jobs are getting more difficult to hold on to as companies frequently choose long probation periods to […]
The Career Satisfaction Quiz
How to answer: choose A, B, C or D with the feeling that most closely matches yours. A: Strongly Disagree B: Disagree C: Agree D: Strongly Agree The questions, choose A, B, C or D: I always see the best in people, even if I find them difficult. (A B C […]
Your 5 steps to getting and staying motivated towards your goals
Motivation is a hard thing to find when you are feeling low. Do you consider yourself a motivated person? Do you like making goals and reaching them, ticking off your internal “to do” list as you go? Some people are movers and shakers. Some people are motivated to seek out what they want in life […]
How to get away with lying and what are the most common lies?
Lying is not a great thing to do, not at all. The reality is, humans lie every day, all the time. Sometimes it is essential to lie, sometimes it is caring to lie, sometimes it is advantageous to one’s career to lie. What is the definition of a lie? According to Dictionary.com, a lie is: […]
14 ways to survive a new job when you’ve just changed careers
You’ve heard the stories: more people than ever are changing jobs. It’s not a myth, but a reality. The pace with which we change roles sand careers is speeding up, both in Australia and overseas. Aussies who continue on in the same job for more than five years are now the exception, not the rule. […]
Worldwide: more girls are illiterate than boys (and why this sucks)
Women’s education has been linked with a faster, more efficient way of getting people out of the poverty cycle. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has said that their latest report brings examples from across the globe, including Ethiopia, Pakistan, Nicaragua and Vietnam, showing that female education is vital for lifting families […]
How to blog from your iPhone
I am an efficient person. Some days, I come home and tell The Boyf, “I was so effective today,” then I ask what’s for dinner and lose my iPhone/charger/favourite t-shirt and he puts my life back together for me. We all struggle to make the best use of our time. Right now, I am waiting […]
18 tips to conquer your fear of being on camera
Do you have a fear of being on camera? It’s not uncommon! Being on camera is daunting for everyone. No matter how much experience you have, saying what you need to say, succinctly, concisely and naturally can be very difficult when you have the pressure of a camera pointing at your face. In this day […]
Do you have a skills gap? Here’s how to identify & rectify it
Has your career or job search stalled? Is your resume not getting the attention it deserves? Do you feel that you’ve lost your confidence for interviews? Could a “skills gap” be the reason? What is a skills gap? According to Ask.com, “a skills gap analysis is a business tool used to assess the difference between […]
Should you be a jack of all trades or a specialist? Here’s how to tell!
Opinions are divided: many corporate and business leaders say that it’s essential to be a master or a specialist at your craft, whether that’s management, graphic design or landscaping. Other people suggest that focusing on one speciality only could be a recipe for career disaster. They say that in order to achieve throughout your life […]
Stressed out? The 7 most common workplace stressors and how to deal with them
Workplaces can be stressful places. According to the Australian government’s Job Outlook website, the average Australian works 41.3 hours per week and has to deal with around 105 emails per day. It’s no wonder that workers are reporting higher and higher levels of stress than ever before. So, what are the most common workplace stressors? […]