Great career advice

Great career advice

This is from Shane Rogers, Queensland Head, AIG. It was published a few years ago but is still a great read. He is looking back on his career and what he has learnt Do what you were put on earth to do Almost everyone knows deep down that they have a passion or an...
Age prejudice and job interviews

Age prejudice and job interviews

Dr Kirstin Ferguson from the SMH tackles questions on the workplace, career and leadership in her advice column “Got a Minute?” I’ve added my perspective as well. Recently, I was left feeling a bit baffled after one of my job interviews. I have the appropriate...
Working from home and while vacationing

Working from home and while vacationing

This is an edited story from the ABC. Does it matter where one works from as long as one is safe and has insurance? Flexible working is the new norm for millions of employees, with recent Australian Bureau of Statistics data revealing 37 per cent of Australians now...
Common interview questions part two

Common interview questions part two

Can you tell me about a time where you encountered a business challenge? How did you overcome it? Behavioural question alert! This is your opportunity to use the CAR method: Context, Action, and Result. Choose an example that demonstrates where you have solved a...
Tell me about yourself – job interview questions

Tell me about yourself – job interview questions

As an Adelaide resume writer and employment specialist, I repost this blog about interview questions every year. It’s by Robert Half recruiters and it’s the best around. This is the first section. I will report the second section next week. Tell me about yourself....
Achievements are resume gold

Achievements are resume gold

Why focus on achievements and good results in a resume and cover letter? The reasons are simple. A person who wants to hire a car mechanic, knows what a car mechanic does. An architectural firm seeking a new architect, knows what an architect does. So cutting and...