By Bec | Confidence, Mindset and Behaviour , Improving Your Current Career
Networking events can such be a great way to develop contacts and strong working relationships with influencers in your industry. The hidden job market is becoming even more prominent. According to Youth Central Victoria, 75-80% of job vacancies are not even being advertised. It is not always what you know, but instead can be about who you know!
By Bec | Changing Your Job or Career Path
Have you been wondering how to write a resignation letter? Well, you're in the right place! Congratulations on the new job!
I regularly get asked for advice about this topic. It's one of those things that you want to do right, but as it isn’t something you do often, it can be a little confusing. How do you do it? What do you need to include? And how should you put it all together? I have all the answers for you, my dear! I have even included a download link for a free resignation letter template - today must be your lucky day!
By Bec | Changing Your Job or Career Path
Behavioural interviewing is by far the best technique for gaining a really strong understanding of a candidate's experience and capability. This is why it is so widely used. Behavioural interview questions are designed to get you to give specific examples about your experience. In particular, your interviewer is looking to understand how you have behaved in certain work situations.
By Bec | Changing Your Job or Career Path
Your cover letter goes hand in hand with your resume to make a first impression that could be the epitome of brilliance or a downright disaster. Obviously if you are taking the time to apply, then you would prefer the former rather than the latter, but in my experience as a recruiter it is not often the case.
By Bec | Changing Your Job or Career Path
A resume is your vehicle for a first impression. Is your resume a shiny red sportscar, a mid range white station wagon or an old brown wreck? What does that even mean? Read on my friend... All will be revealed.
By Bec | Confidence, Mindset and Behaviour
When you are on the phone, can the person you are speaking to tell if you are smiling? Can standing up when you are negotiating improve your confidence? How does your body language impact on the way others feel about you?
By Bec | Improving Your Current Career
Are you planning to ask for a pay rise, but you're just not sure how to go about it? This is a question that I get asked quite often and I completely understand! Asking your boss for an increase in pay can be totally daunting. But sometimes you just have to bite the bullet and ask the question. That leaves you with one key dilemma… How do you ask for a pay rise and get a resounding “yes” as the response?
Well, I’ve got the goods my friends and I am willing to share. There are a few things you to need to think about when asking for a raise – here are my top tips!