I have written previously about the benefits of volunteering. Not just in terms of doing a good thing for those […]
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Cover Letters: Trash or Treasure?
When I was young (circa the Warwick Capper Era), our school careers advisors would talk about applying for work […]
Should I stay or should I go?
I’ve always been intrigued by people who leave employment security and stability to follow a new path. The people that […]
Reclaim your life!
I was speaking to my accountant recently who was boasting about his unwavering work ethic. The drive and sacrifices it […]
Passive Aggressive Job Applications – Do they Work?
A few weeks ago I received an application for an HR role from a candidate who looked good to begin […]
Why temping could be the perfect solution
The job hunt often begins enthusiastically. Your first online search yields a long list of results and it’s difficult to […]
But they’ll think I’m too old!
I recently went to one of our clients to do an outplacement talk to team of high-performing customer service-based staff […]
Lacking the necessary skills or experience? Here’s an idea…
It’s one of the most frustrating things you can hear as a job hunter, and something that can leave you […]
Got Time for a Lazy Reference Check?
In a time where Recruiters need to prove their worth more than ever, it astounds me as to what practices […]
Welcome to 2017
Whilst any day is a good day to make a change or a resolution, there is always a flurry of […]