U need 2 hire them or lose more business

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Generation Y (born ~ 1978-1994) will comprise nearly 75% of the world’s workforce in the near future. From their comfort with technology, to their multicultural perspectives, to their insatiable desire for making a difference, Gen Y is expected to revolutionise the workplace. So, if you want to still have a job in a decade from now, then read on, because Gen Y will make or break your business, whether you like it or not.  I have 5 compelling reasons why you can’t afford to ignore hiring Gen Y employees and how to prepare yourself so your business can grow with them.

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Why you should trash your resume

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Time and lousy resumes are the greatest enemies in a job search.  The longer the hunt for a new job takes, the greater the frustration, feeling of failure and the possibility of making more search mistakes with useless resumes and strategies, and all because most jobseekers ignore the changes in recruiting practices and therefore fail to score interviews. I have written a summary of why you should ‘trash’ your resume and turn to effective solutions so you can job search with the right tools and achieve results.

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Why Working in Australia or New Zealand Could be Your Best Career Move

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Ultimately, the decision to look for work abroad can be refreshing, modern and adventurous.

The number of people who choose to look for a job abroad is increasing.  Working in another country can offer a great experience and the chance to learn a lot in a professional, social and cultural capacity.   Read more

I hate my job. Does that sound familiar?…

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So You hate your job?.. You are one of many people who spend 40 or more hours a week in jobs they can’t stand. Having to complete work we dread, helping colleagues we loathe or dealing with bosses who are driving us mad can be enough to make any of us miserable. Maybe you have muttered I hate my job under your breath at work. Maybe you have even said it while venting your frustration with your friends. So, what are you doing about it? Read more

Resume Blunders Mature Age Job Seekers

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Many Mature Age Job Seekers are daunted -by the changes in the job market, the prospect of ageism and the likelihood of being interviewed by someone half their age. I receive regular feedback that the candidates worry about the generalizations some short-sighted employers make about older workers. They either see you as overqualified and overpriced, or they judge you as  inflexible and technologically challenged. You know why? Because you eventually make silly Resume blunders and bloopers that give away your age and experience.

Let’s talk about the top mistakes that hopeful Mature Age Job Seekers make in their Resumes and how to avoid them. Watch the video – just  click here 

Knock ‘em out in style

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Documents such as your beautifully crafted resume and other portfolio items definitely matter, but what can really land the job for you and knock out other candidates is ‘style’.  We all know that every candidate is different but the ways in which most decision makers discover and select ‘winning’ applicants are strikingly simple and similar. Read more

Turning adversity into prosperity – the power of courage.

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Guest Editor : Allan Sparkes CV, VA– Inspirational Speaker, Author – The Cost of Bravery

Job Seeking is a very lonely affair. Isolation, loneliness and depression are common side effects of a job seeker’s day, particularly for those candidates who have been on the hunt for more than 6 months. I regularly receive personal emails from Job Seekers who ask me to address this  unspoken and uncomfortable subject in my blog.

I am very honoured and proud to introduce you to an expert in this area, a real Australian hero and Ambassador for www.beyondblue.org.

 

Allan Sparkes offers great insight, advice and encouragement on adversity and his guest contribution is far better than anything I could ever pen for you. I encourage you to read his guest blog post and his book, and if you find this contribution valuable or if you know of a friend or co-worker who is suffering from depression or adversity as a result of recent job loss, please share it.  Read more

May the bridges I burn light the way

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I regularly read career advice articles about coping with a bad boss or how to fire someone in the most appropriate way. What I can’t find much on are insights and tips about ending a work relationship with a person who’s not your manager or your employee, or ending a personal relationship that adds no value or drags you down.

You know what I mean?!  I am talking about the LinkedIn contacts or the Facebooker or the personal friends or the co-workers with a not so positive vibe or influence on your life. Read more

Taking a Firm Stance On Grammar

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This is my shortest blog post ever!

From the smartest dyslexic alive. Courtesy Stephen Fry

Hit PLAY – Enjoy and Hunt wisely!

Uli

Are you missing out again…? Due to poor strategy or execution?

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Smart guys have a strategy and a back-up plan and know how to double check their execution to ensure that they land the job. Check the collection of common job seeker mistakes to avoid missing out. Read more