Teacher turned florist – a career change

Teacher turned florist – a career change

Of course it’s easy to do a career change from a teacher to a florist when you have a 60 hectare property. But doing a floristry qualification is a good start if you live in the city. This story is from the ABC. More than a decade of teaching has taught Natalie Brock...
Nearly a million Australians work two jobs or more

Nearly a million Australians work two jobs or more

Many Australians, especially women, have been working two jobs since the GFC. Inflation is part of the problem as are flat wages but the real issue is under-employment, massive inefficiencies in the economy and a tax system that is a relic of the past. The higher cost...
Behavioural interviews made easy

Behavioural interviews made easy

As a professional resume writing and communications expert, I’ve got doubts about the scientific validity of behavioural interviews but they’re popular and if you’re in the job market, you’ll cop them. Here’s a good insight on behavioural interview questions from the...
Align personal values and work

Align personal values and work

This was in The Sydney Morning herald today. It’s from Tim Duggan, a career adviser. The bit about personal values makes sense to me but don’t forget, if you are in a crappy job, the best plans is to get a better one. The first few weeks back at work after...