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The Whole Is Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts: Harnessing The Power Of Teams
There’s strong evidence that teams can produce results that far outperform that of individuals working alone. Decades ago, when some big organisations first introduced teams, it made the news because ...
How To Handle The Dreaded ‘Screening Call’ From A Recruiter
Ever wondered what’s going on when you get a call from a recruiter after applying to their job ad? It starts off sounding pretty casual, but you finish the call ...
How To Take A Reference Check That Isn’t A Complete Waste Of Time
I’m frequently floored by hiring managers who make job offers without taking even one reference check first. Perhaps I shouldn’t be so surprised. I know that a lot of people ...
What To Do If You End Up In The Middle Of An ‘Agency Fight’
If you’re actively job hunting, chances are you’ll register with more than one recruitment agency over time. While there’s nothing wrong with this (no one agency is going to have ...
15 Ways To Make Sure I Will NOT Hire You
This is not ‘career advice’. I am no ‘job search guru’. This is not scientific, empirical or out of your latest HR manual. But I have interviewed more people for ...
Working Abroad? Do These 5 Things To Return Home To An Amazing Career
When you zip up that backpack and head off on your working holiday, you’re probably worrying about how you’ll find a job when you touch down at your destination. What ...
Your Cover Letter Probably Sucks. Here Are 5 Ways To Fix That.
Everyone hates writing cover letters. And reading them generally bores recruiters to tears. I’m literally crying right now just writing the words ‘cover letter’. I mean, I get it. You’re ...
Want To Be Employed In Your 50s And 60s? Do These 4 Things Now.
I wrote a blog post a while back imploring expat Kiwis to return home. Kea shared it with their network of expats, resulting in a huge (well, by my standards) ...
Mind The Gap: How To Build A Winning Team With Succession Planning
Whether you know it’s coming or not, receiving a resignation letter is never pleasant. Speaking from experience, I think it can feel worse still when you have a small team ...
It’s Not All About The Coffee: What Makes A Great Company Culture
I've been thinking a lot about company culture lately. What is it exactly and what does it mean to have a ‘great culture’? Being an internet entrepreneur for a fast ...
You Snooze, You Lose: How Not To Let Your Dream Job Pass You By
So you’re in a job you love. Your boss is a great mentor and your colleagues think your jokes are funny. You’re challenged, but not out of your depth. The ...
10 Words You Must NEVER Use To Describe Yourself
Who am I to tell you how you can describe yourself? Nobody. So ignore me at your leisure. On the other hand, I can tell you for free that the ...
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