Creating a great LinkedIn page

Creating a great LinkedIn page

The content below is from LinkedIn. LinkedIn sites add more breadth and detail than a resume but the two should work together as strategic marketing documents. A strong LinkedIn profile lets people know who you are, what you do, what you’re interested in and you’re...
I don’t trust my company’s HR department

I don’t trust my company’s HR department

This question about HR appeared in the Careers section of the Sydney Morning Herald. In short, no, don’t trust the HR and if you have a major issue, see a lawyer. I am deeply sceptical about seeking support or guidance from the human resources department to help...
Jacqui Lambie destroys Angus Taylor on Insiders

Jacqui Lambie destroys Angus Taylor on Insiders

The ALP used to talk like this before it became a party of lawyers and technocrats. Now the battlers have Jacquie Lambie. A rare example of class ferocity on display. This is from the ABC Insiders. The Insiders clash between a former single mum on welfare and an...
Never ring someone under 40 on the mobile

Never ring someone under 40 on the mobile

Carry on like this writer on a mobile phone with a prospective employer or recruiter and you can kiss the job goodbye. Even with the sardonic overtones. Professionalism, communication skills, deadline pressure and plain good manners are highly valued. “There is...
Behavioural interview questions

Behavioural interview questions

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