Answering the ‘What are your salary expectations?’ question

The following is an excerpt from my new book, ‘Fired to Hired, The Guide to Effective Job Search for the Over 40s’ which is currently...

Reference checks that work

The following is an excerpt from my new book,‘Fired to Hired, The Guide to Effective Job Search for the Over 40s’which is currently...

Is it wrong to enjoy the holiday season while unemployed?

I posted this article about a year ago and I think the advice is relevant again as the holiday season commences in Australia… Is it wrong...

New year’s resolutions and job search

“The new year stands before us like a chapter in a book waiting to be written. We can help write that story by setting goals.” (Melody...

Time for a career change?

Have you been in a role or profession for years and it no longer gives you the satisfaction it once did and is becoming boring, mundane...

Essential ingredients for an effective job search

I have had the good fortune to work with many hundreds of individuals who have experienced job loss and who are then engaged in job...

Employers you need to give a damn!

I recently had the experience where I applied for a few interesting casual roles to supplement my work as a career coach. I followed my...