The world of work is changing rapidly during the past decade due to increased globalisation, the proliferation of online social media and technological advances. ‘Change is the law of life.  And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future’. John F. Kennedy, 35th President of the United States Combine these … [Read more...]

As humans we are strong social creatures and since caveman times - belonging and fitting in has been imperative to not only our survival but also feeling like we have value and worth.  This feeling of wanting to belong means we look to our peers and society for standards and for what is the ‘norm’.  Along the way, we learn from peers and … [Read more...]

With the job market becoming very competitive, the question you should be asking, is not only how you get a job, but identifying those jobs of the future. This article is not a definitive overview and you should be aware, that statistics and projection on growing and diminishing occupational fields might prove to be inaccurate.  However, there … [Read more...]

It is a rare creature that lands the perfect job and climbs the career ladder, without any preparation or planning.  Ironically we plan for success for our employers, but don’t plan for our own success.  We engage in meetings to see if we can enhance processes at work, we might be involved in complex projects and we ensure that they are … [Read more...]

In past generations people went to work for a company, stayed a lifetime and enjoyed job security. Today, you are responsible for your own job security.  No matter what your position, you cannot assume that your job is safe, or that the company is stable (including government jobs).  So you need to prepare, even when you are employed. Since … [Read more...]

When you talk to jobseekers, using twitter does not exactly come into mind when trying to find a dream job.  Twitter is about Justin Bieber having more followers than Lady Gaga, about politicians, business and sports people making inappropriate ‘tweets’ and for news service updates.  Yet this online networking service and microblogging … [Read more...]

Like most job seekers conducting a job search, you will probably have dealings with recruiters, be it responding to a recruiter’s advertisement, or contacting recruiters directly. Before working with recruiters, there are a few things you need to know, which will make working with a recruiter so much easier and more effective. About the … [Read more...]

Not all potential employers are created equal, so it is really important, before you decide to accept a job offer, or even before you prepare a job application, to decide whether this is the type of employer you really want to work for. Remember this is your career, so before you invest time in preparing an application, or accepting a job offer, … [Read more...]

Referees can literally make or break your application!  So to ensure you stay abreast with current trends, here are my top tips for using referees/references during your job search. Number One – Don’t insert referee details in your resume It is no longer necessary to include referees in the modern Australian résumé, unless specifically … [Read more...]