When you’ve worked your way through several interviews and the employer wants you desperately and will do whatever it takes to get you, you have the upper hand in salary negotiations. This is the time when you can squeeze extra benefits, shorter performance...
Internal interviews seem like a slam dunk, right? They already know you, your track record, your killer instincts… Yeah. That’s exactly what makes them dangerous. When you’re an internal candidate, you’re not the shiny new toy—they’ve seen you in action....
We’ve all heard it: “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” Yet, in the job-hunting world, your first impression often defines how recruiters perceive you. Imagine you’re an employer, sifting through countless resumes and emails. They’re...
Okay, confession time. I’m not a sports fan. Like, at all. Whether it’s football, cricket, or rugby, if it involves a ball and not a storyline, it’s not for me. I zone out faster than you can say “touchdown.” But here’s the...
Last week we followed Richard. A Chief Operating Officer made redundant from his company, Richard is highly talented; a great leader who would be an asset to any company. There was just one thing wrong. Richard was resistant to change. Put simply, he never trusted...
There’s nothing like being comfortable. An easy chair, a warm fire, your favourite wine, a great book and the dog snoozing at your feet. Circumstances like job search though, compel you to step outside your comfort zone, and for those who resist change, it can...