Low Self-Esteem Can Trap You in Your Job If you are honest, many of your frustrations in your job are down to your own insecurities and low self-esteem. How you feel about yourself has a very definite impact on which way your career will go – up or down. In some cases, it can certainly…
Everybody Hurts Sometimes There has been increased attention to the fact that employees need to experience better physical and mental health on the job. The benefits are obvious, but essentially, positive mental and physical health will lead to increased retention and higher productivity. The most sought-after employers are those that recognise focus on wellness as…
Too Successful to Really Succeed? It is hard enough to find that job that matches your talents. You are great at what you do, and you finally find the job that matches your abilities. But time and again, we hear from clients who are victims of their own accomplishment – they are literally too successful…
Work-Life Balance – Fact or Myth? The author and philosopher Alain de Botton once said “There is no such thing as work-life balance. Everything worth fighting for unbalances your life”. Those of us facing tough deadlines, crushing commutes and toxic office politics may beg to differ. Work-life balance means different things to different people —…
The Value Proposition Applied to the Individual You may have heard the term ‘value proposition’ used to describe how a brand or product is marketed to its audience. However, value proposition statements are not just for the business world. Creating a clear value proposition for yourself can help you to better market yourself to employers….
Australian Jobs in 2024 Report to be Released Following your dream is incredibly important. To have a passion and turn it into a livelihood is one of the most rewarding things you can do. Sometimes though, the passions that are most satisfying can be best achieved on the other side of the work balance scale. Studying for…
Should Resumes Move with the Times? Every so often as technology moves up a notch, there is talk of the resume becoming obsolete. So how important is a resume these days? A written document of work history with dates, places and duties? Surely not in this day and age! After all, job seekers have an…
Before the Simple Rule – Here is the Simple Truth Saying that you should tell the truth on your resume would appear to be a fairly obvious statement. However, a 2014 poll from CareerBuilder found that 58% of employers caught applicants lying about previous roles, skills, or qualifications. We live in a world where your…
State of the 2018 Job Market So, the first quarter of the year is now behind us. What does the 2018 job market look like? It has proven to be stronger than forecast, with the national unemployment rate at a five-year low at 5.5%. 2017 saw 300,000 full time and 58,000 part-time jobs created. There…
A Great Resume Design – Is it Important? Your resume is your key to a successful future. There are many things that will win you an interview. However, while the resume design may be important for you if you are in an industry where creativity is your industry – such as these amazing concepts –…