Leadership: Leadership behaviours: risk of derailing
The high risk of derailing leadership behaviours Have you ever worked for a “bulldozer” boss? Someone so focused on results that they leave a path of anxiety and intimidation in their wake? Or how about a “micro-manager” who leaves their imprint on every office matter while still complaining they have too much work to do?…
Leadership: How Queensland Health is becoming a more agile organisation
How Queensland Health is becoming a more agile organisation – one leader at a time By Helene Dyer Senior Director, Culture and Capability Unit, Queensland Department of Health In a world that’s rapidly changing thanks to technology and connectivity, every organisation – whether in the public or private sector – needs people who are agile…
Resumes & cover letters: How to make a video job application
With digital technologies being used more in the hiring and selection of new employees, it’s becoming more common for recruiters and employers to request that candidates submit a video as part of their job application. A video job applications is a way for employers to get an idea of your personality and whether you’ll be…
Hiring: 3 questions every employer should ask in an interview
3 questions every employer should ask in an interview Candidates today are increasingly prepared for classic interview questions. To find out what you really need to know you may need to ask a few unusual questions. Most employers today are not trained interviewers yet they need to make decisions about talent that will define either…
Job search: Make your LinkedIn profile stand out
Tips to make your LinkedIn profile stand out With more than 450 million members worldwide, LinkedIn is a social networking service that you can’t ignore as a professional. Follow these 8 simple steps to boost your LinkedIn profile visibility and make sure you are seen by prospective employers. Here are 8 simple ways you can boost…
Career Progression: The art of business networking
Networking skills are essential to every balanced job search. These days, hiring managers and decision makers are more likely to talk to candidates who have been recommended by someone they know and trust. When networking, remember these networking basics: offer to assist others and return the favour whenever possible; ask for advice but not for a…
Job Interviews: Behavioural interview questions and answers
Behavioural job interview questions are based on the premise that past behaviour is the best predictor of future behaviour – and that’s why they are so often asked by employers when assessing candidates during a job interview. These types of competency-based interview questions typically begin with the phrase, “Tell me about a time when…” The…
Job Interviews: How to make a good first impression at a job interview
They say that first impressions are lasting, and nowhere is this more relevant than in the interview room. Richard Branson says he tends to make up his mind about people within 30 seconds of meeting them. While interviewers use many methods to assess candidates, it pays to make an effort to impress from the moment…