A Successful Job Search Needs a Curious Mind
Why Does a Successful Job Search need a Curious Mind? As a career coach I work with individuals to identify their personal and career values, transferrable skills. We also discuss resume writing, cover letters, interview techniques and job search strategies. There are many books and articles available in the bookshops and on the Internet on […]
How to Outsmart the Resumé Robots – Make Sure Your Resumé is ATS Compliant
Remember those sci-fi films where robots take over the world? Well, in the job market, it looks like it’s happened! These days, your carefully crafted resume first needs to charm a rather picky robot called “Applicant Tracking System” (ATS) before it reaches human eyes. This article gives you 7 steps to help you speak ‘robot’ […]
How to Work With Recruiters
THE RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT – FRIEND OR FOE? Working with recruiters : Do you know the best was to work with recruiters? It’s important to develop a mutually respectful relationship to make the job search process smoother. Yes, it’s time consuming to conduct all the required research and find the right recruitment consultants to work with, […]
Why You Didn’t Get The Job
If you’ve ever walked out of an interview feeling like you nailed it, only to find out later that you didn’t get the job, your heart sinks and you feel so very disappointed. It can be incredibly frustrating, especially when you think you’ve put in the required effort, done your research, and felt confident during […]
What To Do After a Job Interview?
After your job interview you walk out of the interview and think, “Whew! I’m glad that’s over!” What next? Do you follow up after your interviews? Or do you simply wait and hope? When I was working in recruitment, I was amazed at the number of people who failed to continue to sell themselves […]
How to Deal with a Toxic Workplace and Overcome Office Bullying
Toxic workplaces: we know they exist, and sadly, many of us may be tolerating one right now, or have survived by escaping from one. This is my LinkedIn post about toxic work environments and below are suggestions on how you can handle the office bully. How do you deal with a toxic workplace if you’ve […]
SUNRISE ON 7: Why Australians Change Careers
Why do Australians Change Careers? Changing careers later in life has become a notable trend in Australia, as it has in many other parts of the world, due to a combination of factors. In my LinkedIn post (below) I share my interview on Sunrise on the Channel 7 morning show in which we discuss why […]
Breaking Through the Shell: What Beggars Chicken Taught Me About Career Transitions
What does Beggars Chicken have to do with career transitions? It’s the perfect metaphor for the challenges we face when looking for a job! Let me tell you this story … I recently returned to my childhood home of Hong Kong after a hiatus. The last time I was back was before the pandemic in […]
Career Change Success Story
I’m delighted to share Part 4 of Jo Green’s career change story – 15 years after we first worked together! The Beginning I met Jo in 2009 when she first moved to Australia from England, seeking a more meaningful career. Together, we explored her skills and motivations, empowering her to delve into the world of […]
Take Control of Your Career and Job Search After Redundancy
How do you take control of your career after a redundancy? Redundancy is a challenging experience that many professionals face at some point in their careers. It’s important to understand that a redundancy is not a reflection of your abilities or worth. With over 24 years supporting professionals in transition to reinvent their careers, I […]
