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Don’t Make it Weird: How to Successfully Network With Your Friends
A lot of people feel uncomfortable about networking. Which, hey, fair enough – it’s not something that comes naturally for some. But what people don’t often realise, is that you’ve already got a network. One made up of your friends, family and current colleagues. But...
Interviews: “Take a deep breath and relax”
True story: When I was in my late teens, the local bank advertised a junior entry-level position and it was my parents' belief that if I could secure a job with a bank I would “have a job for life.” Eager to have their daughter on the road to self-sufficiency, they...
How to ask for a reference without it getting awkward
Asking for a reference can be a little unnerving, particularly if you’ve left a job on a bad note or haven’t spoken to your previous bosses or colleagues for a while. Luckily for you, I’ve put together a quick summary of how you can ask for a reference (without things...
Why University Students Should Publish On LinkedIn
A career is more than employment, university students can enhance their careers by contributing to the online professional community with their innovative voices through LinkedIn publishing. I present workshops to university students to enhance their online...
How to Write Effective Emails
I receive, on average, at least 20 emails a day. Most of these are sales-related (I have a problematic shopping addiction), but for those from all the real people who are emailing me, it’s easy to separate a well-written email from a poorly-written one. In today’s...
Why You Should Always Prepare Questions to Ask at an Interview
Interviews are a test to determine whether you're a fit for the vacant role, right? Wrong; that's only half of the equation. While interviews are an opportunity for an employer to assess your fit with the role's requirements, interviews are equally a chance for you...
5 Skills to Master in Your 20s
For most people, their 20’s is a time of huge personal and professional development. It’s when you’re at uni, building your network, making your first real steps into a career, moving out, paying taxes – all of these steps into actual adulthood. Which can be totally...
Video Interview Preparation Tips
Increasingly, more firms are using video interviews to save time and reach a wider pool of candidates. While at first it can seem a little daunting, it actually can have several benefits to the candidates – the most obvious one being that your video interview is...
Want to Succeed? Don’t Fear Failure – Embrace It
Why don't we try new things? Answer: fear. Fear of judgement, of ridicule, of disappointment - but mostly, fear of failure. If failure lost its negative connotations, what could we achieve? I recently watched this video of Sara Blakely talking about redefining what it...
Don’t Let Addressing the Selection Criteria Scare You From Applying
When an employer advertises a job, they usually provide criteria for it. This generally tells you the essential and desirable skills, attributes, knowledge, experience and educational requirements for the role. Often Government and many Non-Government Organisations...
Is Competition Holding You Back?
Ambition and a competitive personality often go hand in hand. And it makes sense – being competitive can give you the drive you need to get ahead. But competition doesn’t always work in your favour, and recognising when you need to chill can be vital for some serious...
How to Negotiate Salary: 5 Tips You Need to Know
Salary negotiation can be daunting - it’s normal to feel nervous. But you can learn negotiation skills that will help you land the salary you want. Sharpening these skills will absolutely pay off in your career. Remember, negotiating your salary before you accept a...
Settling For A Job You Hate Could Make You Sick
Pretty much all of us have worked a job that we’ve hated. But what happens when that job becomes your career? Research was released this August, which suggests that low job satisfaction could be causing you lasting harm, (beyond the simple sense of dread you feel...
Speaking Publicly: How to Overcome Public Speaking Anxiety
I can’t say I really know anyone who actively enjoys public speaking. I sure know I don’t! But sometimes, the discomfort many of us feel can lead to symptoms of anxiety and negatively impact how we’re actually communicating our presentation. Fear not! I’ve put...
The Do’s and Don’ts of Phone Interviews
If you are offered an informal or formal phone interview, this is your opportunity to show the Recruiter or Hiring Manager that you have what it takes to proceed to the face-to-face interview stage. While most interview anxiety often arises in face-to-face interviews,...
8 Online Learning Resources You NEED To Know
Nowadays, almost everyone has a university degree, which can make standing out more than a little tricky when it comes to the job hunt or moving up in your career. So what can you do? For students, time and money aren’t usually on your side – so you want to get ahead...
Staying Sane While Working With Others
Regardless of what industry you're in, chances are you’re going to be working with others. Some of which you’ll love, and some… well, not so much. Understanding how to work with diverse personalities is a vital ability you need in advancing your career prospects, and...
Should You Take On a Passion Project?
Regardless of what industry you’re in, tackling a passion project outside of uni and work commitments can be really rewarding. Whether it’s writing a paper to be published, trying out new software, creating an interesting concept project or doing research into a new...
The Importance of Passion in Your Career
I love people. Spending time with people, meeting new people, hosting people, sharing knowledge, learning new things, providing great customer service, collaborating with colleagues, networking, presenting to an audience, leading teams.....you name it, if there...
Stop Letting Stress Get The Better Of You
Everyone gets stressed, regardless of the type of work they do or the lifestyle they lead. There will come a point where work piles up or there’s a family emergency and you get stressed out. Don't let stress get the better of you! Check out our tips for looking after...
The Office: 7 Relatable Workplace Moments
There are moments that everyone experiences throughout their working life, and there's no better way to share them than through 'The Office'! We all know that moment when... 1. You're trying to stay awake during an important presentation after binge-watching that new...
How to Answer 5 Common Interview Questions
Nobody really likes talking about themselves – especially to a stranger. In an interview context, you not only have to talk about yourself but do so in a way that convinces the other person to hire you. Despite being unable to predict what they will ask, there are...
Why Kim K Could Be Your Next Career Icon
Despite her divisive popularity, there’s no doubt that Kim Kardashian is a successful woman. So we’ve compiled a list of the top 4 career tips you can learn from her continued rise to fame. And hey, she might even become your new career icon! Branding Knowing how to...
How to Rock the Uni/Work Balance
If you’re a full-time student, then university is essentially your full time job. While your face-to-face classes at uni may not take up the full 40 hours a week the usual full time job requires, the at-home work you are required to complete certainly might. Balancing...