Career EQ

Written by Jane Lowder, Max Coaching

If I could wave a magic wand and change 1 aspect of thinking in order to assist people to achieve their career goals and hopes, it would be this: self belief.

Many people I speak with about their careers have this in common: they are somewhat uncomfortable speaking confidently about how capable and skilled they are. …read more

By Dr Alicia Karwat, KeySteps Pty. Ltd., July 2009

Although employers do not rush to admit that they are using performance reviews as redundancy by stealth, many clients in my practice feel this way and dread the outcome of what they once considered a routine annual event. Nonetheless, is it smart at all to treat work performance reviews as a routine exercise? …read more

By Jane Lowder, Max Coaching
In this market every job ad posted attracts several hundred applications. Because it is largely an employers’ market, employers can be very particular about who to hire.

The bulk of opportunities fall to those who have relevant and recently demonstrated skills and experience. So what can you do if you don’t have these? …read more

We’re in a recession, we’re not in a recession - it depends on whose commentary you read as to the take on this.  One thing is certain; the number of jobs being advertised on internet job boards has halved since the same time last year.

It’s no longer a candidates’ market, as it was only 8 months ago.  So what does it all mean for you? …read more

Written by Jane Lowder, Max Coaching - with thanks to Fredi, Job Seeker.

“I’ve sent stacks of job applications to recruitment agencies and I haven’t had one reply call!”  This is a common pain point for job seekers.  Their resume represents a mountain of time and effort and hope, it can be crushing to receive no response.

Looking at it from the recruitment agent’s point of view, they are swamped with applications so it’s virtually impossible to get back to everyone.  However,  there are ways job seekers can help both themselves and their recruitment agent.  Thanks to Fredi for sharing his story today …read more