Do you currently find yourself in a position of applying for multiple jobs every single day yet never seem to get a call back or interview request? Why does this happen? If you have the right skills and experience surely you should have hiring managers calling you to arrange an …
Read More »New Year, New Career 2013
The New Year is almost here! This is a great time to step back and reflect on your career goals. For many people, little thought was put into their career choice. Some may think that work isn’t supposed to be enjoyable, and yet others may have outgrown their career. With …
Read More »Career Searching – What Is the Difference Between Jobs and Careers?
Career searching is the term I apply to actively pursuing a career position rather than looking for a job. I can’t tell you how many times I would interview someone, and when I would ask what they are looking for in a job, they would reply, “I’m not looking for …
Read More »How to Get Started on Your Mobile Massage Business
Putting up a mobile massage business is definitely a great idea on so many different levels. First of all, we all know that the demand for massage service is extremely high everywhere these days so no matter where you go, you are bound to meet some individuals who are sorely …
Read More »Celebrities Who Were Terrible Employees Before They Were Famous
While the image we see of most celebrities is that of hard working and focused individuals, there are actually many celebrities who were terrible employees in the real world before they became famous. From making disastrous mistakes to throwing tantrums with customers, it would seem that those who achieve superstardom …
Read More »Easy To Implement Tips To Help You To Stand Out From Other Candidates In Your Job Search
When people start to look for a new career post, many view it as a fairly simple exercise. The common perception is that if you simply contact recruitment agencies, send in your old CV or career resume, and contact a few friends to let them know you are looking, that …
Read More »I Just Need a Job
I’ve worked with hundreds of clients, this year alone, and at some point throughout our interaction I am guaranteed to hear these five words, I – Just – Need – A – Job. CFO’s willing to work as Accounting Clerks, Operations Managers applying for Customer Service Representative positions and Owners …
Read More »3 Tips to Better Dealing With a Demanding Career
It’s easier said than done. Perhaps this line sounds familiar to you. Yes, this has something to do with saying a thing that seems very easy but actually very hard to do. Many individuals are used to it regardless of the impact to another person. This holds true when you …
Read More »Salary Packaging and Tax Saving
Salary packaging, also known as a salary sacrifice arrangement, is a way to restructure your employment income so as to buy goods and services or pay personal expenses and costs from your BEFORE TAX income rather than your AFTER TAX income. Such an effective and Australian Taxation Office (ATO) approved …
Read More »Does Stress Cause Hair Loss?
You want to know if stress can lead to hair loss? This is a serious issue that most people are unaware of. Plain and simple, stress can lead to hair loss, and so many other disorders. The worst part about it is you don’t notice until the effects become dramatic. …
Read More »Bartending – A Secure Career With Plenty of Job Opportunities
Jobs which were once thought very secure are nowadays a thing of the past. Who would have thought that skilled jobs in car manufacturing, ship building and the like would one day disappear like smoke? Yet there’s one profession that you can almost guarantee will be with us for ever …
Read More »Online Accounting and IT Jobs: Where to Look
With the electronic age upon us, the economy in recession, and gas prices being higher than they have ever been, many professionals in various fields are seeking online employment. This eliminates the need to travel to the place of employment daily and allows the professional to work from the comfort …
Read More »Career Advice – Winners Keep On Keeping On
Winners in the career chase know persistence is a daily necessity if they are to achieve their goals. One of those big winners, Ted Turner, world-class sailor and founder of the CNN television network, explains his success by saying:
Read More »Australian Mining Companies Facing Critical Skills ShortagesAustralian Mining Companies Facing Critical Skills Shortages
A new report released by the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) paints a grim picture for Australian mining companies. Plagued with skills shortages in professional, skilled and semi-skilled professions, mining companies have no choice but to source candidates from overseas. Wages for workers with professional qualifications and experience in engineering, …
Read More »Mid-Life Career Planning: Dealing With A Bad Boss
Who hasn’t been there: working for a bad boss! The truth is, many bosses are bad simply because they haven’t acquired training or skills. Therefore chances are high you will work for a bad boss if your corporate career lasts long enough. Some companies even assess your long-term ability based …
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