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How to thrive in an uncertain job market?
If you’re in a job function, organisation or industry that is undergoing rapid transformation or disruption, you’ll know that some roles are quickly becoming outdated and even redundant. For some job functions, the writing is on the wall – whether it’s production-line manufacturing jobs that are being automated, print publishing sub-editors who are no longer…
Read MoreDo you have an unconscious bias in your recruitment?
Do you have an unconscious bias in your recruitment? Your brain contains some 100 billion neurons and its blood vessels and transport systems stretch some 100,000 miles. Yet when it comes to the brain as a decision-making tool, one Nobel Prize winner argues there are only two sides of the brain that matter. Daniel Kahneman,…
Read MoreHiring for adaptability
Why you should hire for adaptability to futureproof your business In my role at Hudson, I have a lot of conversations with senior leaders in businesses across Asia about the critical capabilities they need to hire to help their businesses adapt and change in a fast-moving world. No one wants to be the next Kodak.…
Read MoreCorporates vs startups: an innovative solution
“Don’t fear disruption, be smart – harness it.” This is the advice to corporates from Karen Lawson, CEO of Slingshot, on the best way to compete with tech startups. Lawson was the guest speaker at a breakfast seminar that Hudson recently hosted in conjunction with the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI). She spoke about the…
Read MoreDo you have what it takes to be a leader?
Could you spot a future leader in a crowd? Or understand just what an emerging leader needs to work on before they can move up the leadership ladder? Research from Hudson points a way to doing exactly that. Based on BAQ psychological data, the research compares ‘emerging leaders’ – those who have been identified as…
Read MoreResume writing do’s and don’ts
DON’T use multi-coloured text or too many different font sizes. Italics, underlining, shading, graphics and vertical/horizontal lines or boxes are also best avoided. DO keep your resume length to a minimum – two or three pages is ideal. Print in black ink, on one side of each sheet of A4 size paper, and choose fonts…
Read MoreResume writing tips
How to write a resume? The devil is in the detail, as the saying goes – and once you’ve addressed your resume’s basic structure, it’s your attention to detail that will set you apart from other similarly qualified candidates. Here’s our handy guide to the finer points of resume writing, along with some common pitfalls…
Read MoreSix unusual job interview questions asked by hiring managers
Even if you’re well-prepared for a job interview and have rehearsed your answers to common questions, sometimes a hiring manager will ask an unusual question to see how you can think and respond on your feet, as well as find out more about your soft skills and cultural fit. Here are six real-life examples from…
Read MoreReverse chronological resume example
The reverse chronological resume is the most common and traditional type of resume. With this resume format, you list your relevant work experience in reverse chronological order, beginning with your most recent position and proceeding backwards. To help you write your reverse chronological resume, we have created this free resume example for a senior finance…
Read MoreHow to build rapport in a job interview
Establishing a good rapport with someone you’ve just met can be a tough ask. Motivational speaker Tony Robbins provides insight into what’s involved: “Rapport is the ability to enter someone else’s world, to make him feel that you understand him, that you have a strong common bond.” Whatever else you have to offer, it’s going…
Read MoreBest questions to ask in an interview
When an interviewer asks if you have any questions at the end of a job interview, this is your chance to gain further information that will help you assess if this is the right role and organisation for you. It’s also a final opportunity to showcase your knowledge, reinforce your interest and suitability, and leave…
Read MoreMake your professional new year resolutions stick
Will you make a set of new year’s resolutions on January 1, like so many of us do every year? And more importantly, will you still remember them a month later? The reality is that few of us actually stick to our resolutions and achieve the goals we set in the first flush of new…
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