How to blog from your iPhone
I am an efficient person. Some days, I come home and tell The Boyf, “I was so effective today,” then I ask what’s for dinner and lose my iPhone/charger/favourite t-shirt and he puts my life back together for me. We all struggle to make the best use of our time. Right now, I am waiting […]
18 tips to conquer your fear of being on camera
Do you have a fear of being on camera? It’s not uncommon! Being on camera is daunting for everyone. No matter how much experience you have, saying what you need to say, succinctly, concisely and naturally can be very difficult when you have the pressure of a camera pointing at your face. In this day […]
Do you have a skills gap? Here’s how to identify & rectify it
Has your career or job search stalled? Is your resume not getting the attention it deserves? Do you feel that you’ve lost your confidence for interviews? Could a “skills gap” be the reason? What is a skills gap? According to Ask.com, “a skills gap analysis is a business tool used to assess the difference between […]
Should you be a jack of all trades or a specialist? Here’s how to tell!
Opinions are divided: many corporate and business leaders say that it’s essential to be a master or a specialist at your craft, whether that’s management, graphic design or landscaping. Other people suggest that focusing on one speciality only could be a recipe for career disaster. They say that in order to achieve throughout your life […]
Stressed out? The 7 most common workplace stressors and how to deal with them
Workplaces can be stressful places. According to the Australian government’s Job Outlook website, the average Australian works 41.3 hours per week and has to deal with around 105 emails per day. It’s no wonder that workers are reporting higher and higher levels of stress than ever before. So, what are the most common workplace stressors? […]
An excerpt: Is negative language holding women back at work?
This is an excerpt from an article I wrote for the Women’s Agenda website. It’s working title was: Language, attitude and pay issues all holding women back in the workplace. Women’s Agenda is the place where professional women go for news, style and advice through the filter of success. I thought I would post an excerpt […]
How to find out EXACTLY what type job of you should be doing TODAY in 7 steps
Everybody would like to be paid handsomely to do a job that they love, however, most of us have to put up with doing a job that we are capable of doing, that we can do most days of the week and where our skills and services are in demand. Despite some negative reports about […]
How to get ahead in just 1 hour per day
Life just gets busier and busier: there are bills to pay, people to see, families to attend to and budgets to keep. Sometimes we all feel as though we are merely surviving though our days – not really achieving or getting ahead. You have goals and aspirations. These may be career-focused or they may be […]
Alyce Vayle – My writing portfolio
Published freelance articles in mainstream publications: (Click on any of the pictures to go to the article) The Sydney Morning Herald Mamamia Crikey SEO projects I have been involved with: Blogs and websites I regularly write for: I have experience writing copy for all platforms, […]
Got a phone or a Skype interview? Here are 15 ways to ace it
Do you have a phone or Skype interview coming up? They can be just as nerve-wracking as ‘in-person’ interviews and can present their own selection of challenges. Here are a few tips and tricks to survive a phone interview; before, during and after the call. What is a phone or Skype interview? Often, if not […]
6 Effective techniques to deal with a workplace bully
I was bullied as a kid. Hell, we all were in the 80s and 90s – it was part of growing up. I used to think this focus on “bullying” was overblown in the modern age, but now I think, perhaps not. Cyber bullying can be extreme and it’s simply more difficult for people to […]
The 10 easiest ways to make a great first impression
Do you have a short amount of time to impress someone? When looking for work, making contacts and networking, we need to employ quick strategies so that the people that matter remember us positively. It’s true that “first impressions last” – the energy and vibe we give off initially can dictate the future relationship we […]
How to start a new career at any age & beat age discrimination
There have been many studies that indicate that these days; the average adult will change careers between 4 and 7 times in their lifetimes. Now Forbes magazine is speculating that for millennial workers, the number could rise to between 15 and 20 jobs or more. This means that we are all likely to have a […]
The 3 types of difficult bosses and the 4 essential ways of dealing with them!
The average person spends 40 hours a week at work, or nearly 2000 hours per year! Throughout the average lifetime, it’s said that most people will now have between 4 and 10 careers – that means a lot of bosses! The 3 types of difficult bosses Most people have had to deal with a difficult […]