So you’ve attended a networking event and collected a large pile of business cards. Taking a proactive and strategic approach to reconnecting with people will get the most value out of your new relationships.
Many people feel sad, embarrassed or angry about being made redundant. They do not feel comfortable sharing the news, and that they are looking for a new position. There’s also the matter of what to say if you’re asked in a job interview why you left your previous role. What are the best ways of telling people about your redundancy?
When you were made redundant, you may have thought outplacement services wouldn’t be of use to you… But now you’ve started your job search independently and it’s not going as well as you had hoped. Outplacement can help you at every stage of your job search.
Losing your job is one of life’s most stressful events. Everyone reacts differently. Whatever the experience, it is personal to you. These three facts about career transition are hard to dispute. When it comes to outplacement services, there are myths much easier to challenge.
At 65, Alan faced redundancy and feared age discrimination in his job search. With outplacement support, age and redundancy weren’t barriers to finding new opportunities.
For many years, Sue enjoyed working in a highly specialised field based in a regional area. Outplacement support after redundancy enabled her to find a similar role and negotiate a generous relocation package.
When Richard faced a career transition after redundancy, he found himself at a crossroads, unsure of what path to pursue next. Glide Outplacement’s executive outplacement program guided Richard on his CEO career transition journey.
Sarah had been with her company for more than 12 years, becoming a respected team leader in the marketing department. But when the company announced a restructuring, her role was made redundant. What could have been a prolonged period of anxiety turned into an outplacement success story.
What questions should you ask about your redundancy to ensure you receive the support, such as outplacement services, you may be entitled to? Receiving difficult news makes it hard to process important information relating to your redundancy and to ask questions about its implications.
Does anyone find a job through LinkedIn or is it just a waste of time? Well, if you don’t use LinkedIn properly it certainly is a waste of your time and efforts – and opportunities. You have to use it well. Otherwise you could be missing out.
If you’re preparing for a job interview, browse through our 22 interview tips to increase your chances of winning the position. Gain an advantage when applying for jobs and get ready for the job interview process in today’s competitive markets.
When you’re looking for a new job, working with recruiters can be a great help to your search. Whether you want to find a part time summer job, temp role or full time permanent position, one of the best resources you can take advantage of is a recruitment agency.
Writing a job-winning resume is a challenge. You have a limited amount of space in which to promote yourself and your abilities, and typically just six seconds in which to impress a potential employer or recruiter. So don’t waste time and space on things that are likely to discourage someone from interviewing you.
A career coach is similar to having a personal trainer, but instead of improving your fitness, career coaching can improve your professional health. Working with an independent expert can provide you with much-needed clarity, motivation and encouragement.
Although a sign by itself might be nothing to worry about, a series of signs could indicate your job is in peril. If you’re worried about redundancies, look for these clues to find out if your days are numbered and can take action before the news breaks.
Good resume databases can be like perfect blind dates. A job seeker and a recruiter meet for the first time, get to know each other and sparks can fly. One things lead to another and the candidate secures a new job and the recruiter earns commission. It’s a great outcome when it all goes to plan!
In the past, you may not have needed a blue collar resume. But there may come a time in your career when you want to apply for roles with larger companies or need to look beyond your network for work. Usually these employers expect you to apply using a resume (or CV).
You have the qualifications, experience and skills, so why is it so hard to find a job in Australia? In a tough employment market, it can be a struggle to stay optimistic about your job search.
Once there were jobs for life. The career you began in your twenties would usually be the one you’d continue doing until your retirement. But for Millennials, changing careers, even if you’ve only just started working, is becoming increasingly common. Will leaving your first job too soon damage your future career prospects?
Well done, you’ve submitted your resume and reached the next stage – a video job interview. Although this may be your first on screen assessment, they are becoming ever more popular with employers. If you want to do well in this type of interview format, you need specific skills that you wouldn’t use in a typical face to face job interview.
The standard recommendation before a job interview is to ‘get a good night’s sleep’ the night before so that you’re functioning at your best during the event. But often we find ourselves too excited or nervous about the interview – or important meeting – we will be having the next day to drift off as easily as we normally would.
Outplacement services are offered by employers after you’re made redundant, when your priority is finding a new job. But outplacement can do more than help you move smoothly into a new job. It can also be an opportunity for career development.
Before an important meeting like a job interview, it is natural to feel a little anxious. What can you do if your voice is a bit wobbly when you feel under pressure? Here are some quick ways to stop your voice shaking.
Most employees are not immune from being sacked or made redundant. Before it happens, you should consider how to prepare for the possibility of losing your job.