What to wear to a job interview – 5 experts weigh in
If you have a job interview coming up, it’s important that you look your best. But what does “looking your best” really mean? Should you always plan to wear a suit, even if you feel itchy, uncomfortable and “not like yourself” when you wear one? Are there other options out there? Of course, dressing for […]
How to find your authentic career self in 4 simple steps
How well do you know yourself and what really motivates you? In order to have a happy life and a long career it’s essential to know not only what makes you happy, but what makes you tick. There is a lot of advice online that says “doing what you love” is key to ultimate career […]
The 7 most dangerous things about working in an office (and they might surprise you!)
The office – do you work in one? Over the course of our working lives we usually have to spend some time in an office – even jobs where you are not chained to a desk, often management or administration is done from a place that closely resembles a typical cubicle farm. Did you know […]
How to achieve a work-life balance in 7 steps
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, we’re now working an average of 41.1 hour per week, but of course there are hundreds of thousands of people who are working more, particularly after you add in the housework, chores, school pick up and public transport routines. According to a recent study called The Australian Work […]
Good manners at work: The 7 things you do that drive your boss crazy
Do you drive your boss crazy? It’s a fact of life: we all have to work and that means, unless you are your own boss, you’re answering to someone. Hopefully your boss is a reasonable person and your colleagues are genuine and engaged. Everyone experiences what it’s like to work alongside someone who drives you […]
How men and women communicate differently in the workplace
The modern workplace aims to be a balanced place where everyone can communicate openly and freely with the intention of being as productive as possible. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, “NSW women’s participation in the labour force has increased significantly over time.” But are we really talking to each other in the most […]
The 7 best ways to follow up after a job interview
You’ve written up a great resume, applied for a bunch of jobs, landed an interview and now you’re playing the waiting game. Waiting to hear whether you’ve landed a role after a job interview can be frustrating. However, there are a few things you can do to follow up afterwards and place yourself in the […]
How to identify your personal brand
What is a personal brand? You may have heard this term around the web for a few years now. There are even experts that will help you to nail down your personal brand, with the aim of getting you more work, better opportunities and career longevity. According to Astrid Baumgarder, a personal branding coach from […]
How to find a better job when you have a job already
Already employed? That’s great news – but what if you’re not 100% happy in your chosen career, or you’re just working somewhere to pay the bills, while secretly hoping to fulfil your true vocation? Many experts say that it can actually be advantageous to find the job of your dreams when you are already employed. […]
21 office personalities you’ll recognise – which one are you?
Every office has its “types”. Learning about the various people you might encounter in the typical workplace will give you a hidden advantage over others when it comes to dealing with the regular Joes and Janes you’ll meet when working nine to five. Recognise any of these? The loud talker Private phone call, noisy YouTube […]
7 ways to overcome your fear of face-to-face interviews
If your job search is going well, in most cases you will be called in for a face-to-face interview to further check your suitability for a role. Experts are now saying that “culture fit” along with the necessary skills and experience for the job, are amongst the most important factors that affect a candidate’s success […]
Make sure you’re hired: 6 secrets to being the type of employee that gets ahead and achieves
I have had a frustrating day. People that I have been relying on have let me down. It’s amazing how many people you come across in business who seem to have a poor work ethic or little care for what they produce. As a perfectionist – I find this immensely frustrating. I’m not perfect – […]
The 5 ways confident women speak, act and behave
Some people inspire confidence wherever they go. Confidence is something that can be fleeting – it can be hard to nail down exactly as a “thing”. Often when we have it, we don’t realise it and when we feel we are lacking it, we often have greater reserves at our disposal than we really know. […]
What to do when you’re stuck: 7 questions to ask yourself
Are you stuck? Got a problem you need to fix? Found yourself in a tight place? Yep, we all know the feeling. There has been a flurry of activity online about the fact that having too many choices can cause anxiety. Personally, I have experienced this to be true. I tend to be a relatively […]