The devil in the selection criteria

The devil in the selection criteria

A few prospective clients want us to write a ten or 12 point selection criteria for them. The only person who can write a subjective selection criteria, where they are asked to write 300 words per criteria which demonstrates values and outcomes, is the client....
Australia to buy US five Virginia class subs

Australia to buy US five Virginia class subs

The U.S. will speed up Australia’s acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines by arranging for Canberra’s first few subs to be built in the US, which in the short and middle term, shafts the SA Governments dreams. Submarine production would later shift to Britain and...
Age prejudice and job interviews

Age prejudice and job interviews

Dr Kirstin Ferguson from the Sydney Morning Herald tackles questions on the workplace, career and leadership in her advice column “Got a Minute?” I’ve added my perspective as well. Q. Recently, I was left feeling a bit baffled after one of my job interviews. I have...
Asking about salary

Asking about salary

Dr Kirstin Ferguson from the SMH tackles questions on the workplace, career and leadership in her advice column “Got a Minute?” I’ve chucked in my ten cents worth too. Q. I am going for a new job and dread the interview question about salary expectations. I am...
Applying to Australia’s security services

Applying to Australia’s security services

We infrequently get people wanting us to write a resume for the Australian security services such as the ACIC, ASIO, ASIS, etc. That’s not a problem as we work in partnership with the client. It becomes more problematic when the client wants us to write a specific...