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Writing a career change resume is an essential part of a successful career change job search, especially if you want to change jobs without experience.
Toxic workplaces take the joy out of work and can make it really difficult to perform. Use this checklist to find out if you’re in a toxic work environment.
If you’re an employer and you have to read over fifty cover letters in one day, you’re going to be looking for the ones that stand out. Learn how to write a cover letter step-by-step to land your dream job.
Whether you’re new to Australia, or have lived here your whole life, it’s critical to understand what an Australian resume should look like if you’re seeking a job here. You only have to do a quick internet search to discover so much conflicting advice on how to write a resume. This is because resume requirements differ depending on the country.
Back in 2014 I left my executive job in Sydney to relocate to the United States for 6 months to attend to a family crisis. The time away gave me a chance to reflect on where I might take my career next, and mostly how my next role would not be out of desperation. I wanted to achieve a better work life balance.
When I moved to Australia in 2009, finding a job was hard work and it took me 6 months. I experienced firsthand the challenges of learning the culture, slowly building my network, and honing my efforts to land the right job for me. Since then, I’ve been working in Australia and for the last 5 years supported many migrants to achieve their career goals here in Australia. Here’s my top five reasons migrants find it hard to get a job here in Australia and my tips for how to overcome these obstacles.
Reading through job ads, preparing your resume, writing cover letters and applications, and going through interviews can take an enormous amount of time and energy. Not to mention you’re often squeezing all these activities in around your day job, family and life. And while it’s not realistic to expect every application to be successful, the deafening silence or knockbacks after submitting numerous applications can really deplete your self esteem and confidence.
This month I am celebrating FIVE years of running my own business as a career coach. My husband and I have been debating what this landmark is called, and I’ve landed on the term Bizaversary!!
It breaks my heart that no matter how many female clients I talk to, none of them are prepared when it comes to negotiating their salary with potential employers. The inevitable response when I ask them about salary expectations is that they will just cross their fingers and hope for the best.
Did you know that it’s been statistically proven that 65-70% of jobs are acquired through someone you know? This means that there are so many unadvertised jobs, just waiting for you.