Considering a major change of career?
If you’re considering a major change of career here are some essential questions to start to think about. Doing so will help organize your thoughts and feelings. Ask yourself the …
Severing psychological contracts with employees: there must be a better way than this
I read a very good article the other day by Simon North of Position Ignition. It rings true in the world of employment today. Psychological contracts start at the point at which …
Career Tips: Your First 30 Days on the Job
Congratulations on your new job! If you’re lucky, you may have a honeymoon of about a month to prove that you can perform and fit in. There is nothing worse …
How to begin Networking – Use Your Warm List
I recently read a good article on Networking. Many of us are good at Networking but some find it difficult to use their network effectively as part of their Job …
Tapping into the “Hidden” Job Market
I read a very good article the other day by Robert Mandelberg on the Hidden Job Market which I totally endorse and recommend. It rings true. I hope it gets you thinking …
Benefits of Hiring A Recruitment Consultant
With almost 10 percent of the population unemployed as of August 2011, the competition for top-paying jobs is higher than ever. Despite this, many people still neglect to involve recruitment …
First video in a series with people on personal career transition experiences
Here is the first in a series of videos with people who I know who have made very different career transitions and have a story to tell. In this one …
Succeeding with Recruitment Agencies
Finding a credible, experienced recruitment agency with connections to the biggest names in your field is only part of the process. Recruiters then have to match your skills and experience …
Choosing a Recruitment Agency
With so many recruiting agencies advertising their services online, in newspapers and on billboards and fliers, selecting one to represent you may seem as difficult as finding a job. Fortunately, …
How to sabotage your CV with the wrong words!
Creating a winning CV takes time and needs real focus and careful wording, design and content selection. To achieve a CV (your job and career marketing document) that secures interviews, …