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It was his determination…
According to the drama teacher of Tony Award winner, Alex Sharp, it was his determination that she remembers most about the young man who had been rejected by drama schools in the UK, went to the US to try his luck there, and who had a blank resume when he was cast in the […]
Career Uncertainty
Natal’ya Galliot, PhD Candidate in Education at Macquarie University, argues for early career conversations with students in order to reduce career uncertainty. The education system should move towards ensuring that students are provided with career education sessions before they make their elective subject choices, enabling them to make informed decisions. At the moment, this rarely […]
Do recruiters look at your Shoes?
Thinking back to my time in business, I do not specifically recall checking out a candidate’s footwear. On the other hand, it is highly possible that I did notice the lack of spit and polish, a worn-down-to-nothing heel, or a chewed up strap that looked like something that had been in the dog’s mouth. Something […]
Watch what you Post!
The message in this blog needs shouting out, preferably with loud speaker, or fog horn, to everyone with an online presence. That’s you. Watch what you post, or it might ruin your career! In the 1980s and ’90s, a recruiter would rely 100% upon the written resume, and the testimony of referees, for information on […]
Work Experience Placement
Going back to high school after the long Summer holidays brings on thoughts of having to get up in the morning, wondering if something has been growing in the bottom of your schoolbag, and whether your mum is going to have to move the hem on your shorts/skirt (first day back detention on […]
The Resume is an Essential Tool for any Application
Professor of Career Education at ACU, Jim Bright, suggests that we under-rate the worth of a well drafted resume (or CV – Curriculum Vitae). Despite the increasing practice of having applicants complete an online personality test as a technique to reduce cumbersome piles of applications, the resume is a key resource for choosing the candidates […]
The Job of Job Hunting
My teenage daughters are looking for work. Yes, if you’re looking for a babysitter, waitress, retail assistant, do please let me know! You see they have self-funding issues, in that the cash for the Vodka (for the 19 year old), the new jeans, the party costumes (most recently a penguin), and other such necessities of […]