Case Study Part 4
by Catherine Twiss
Success at last - On the home stretch, Sam went on to complete Step 4 in the Who Am I e-booklet. Armed with important information as to what skills she enjoyed using and what she should avoid, the purpose of completing the on-line personality assessment was to identify behavioural drivers and values.
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Case Study Part 3
by Catherine Twiss
Although doing a skills audit can seem like a daunting, time consuming task, it's an absolute essential activity for anyone looking to change jobs or careers. A skills audit helps identify what skills you have and then most importantly helps you to organise and understand those skills in terms of your strengths/weaknesses, likes and dislikes.
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Case Study Part 2
by Catherine Twiss
Sam presented as a 26 year old Osteopath, disillusioned that she had chosen the wrong career path. It had taken her six years to earn a double degree and naturally she was concerned that the years and money invested in this course had been wasted.
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Deciding which career is right for you
by Catherine Twiss
How do you know what's right for you? That's the billion dollar question. Sure, you know you're stuck in a job that's not quite right, or maybe you fell into your career and wonder is there something else out there for you that will make you more fulfilled and happy.
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Portfolio careers - is it for you?
by Catherine Twiss
So you'd like to call the shots and be master of your own destiny, have control over where and when you work and inject some variety into your life? Then it sounds like a portfolio career might be right for you.
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Waiting for the boss to keel over?
By Catherine Twiss
Are you hoping your boss will keel over so that you can take your rightful place on the throne? If the answer's yes perhaps you're lacking career ambition, unwilling to take risks and just a passive passenger in your career journey.
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What is Networking?
by Andrea Gonzalez
Networking (in a careers context) is about building and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships useful to you throughout your entire working career.
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Smart networking questions
by Catherine Twiss
Although there are many resources available around how to network effectively, many people are still reluctant to network because they don't know what questions to ask or how to handle the networking meeting.
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Surviving an economic downturn
by Catherine Twiss
Sometimes news of doom and gloom is the impetus we need to take stock of where you are in your life and what's important to you.
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Who am I?
by Catherine Twiss
Whether exploring career options, contemplating a change in career direction or happy to stay in your chosen career but wanting to change employer, it's essential to have a thorough understanding of who you are in terms of your unique skills, value and personality.
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Politically savvy or saboteur?
by Catherine Twiss
Let's get one thing straight - there is a big difference between being politically savvy and being political! Being referred to as 'political' is really just a polite way of saying that person works to their own agenda irrespective of others around them, is manipulative and most likely should not to be trusted.
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Six strategies to get you organised
by Catherine Twiss
When everyone is moving in the same direction it's easier to get things done. It's easier to perform when you've got all the resources you need. It's easier to get things done when everyone you need in your corner is supportive and pulling for you.
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Career change
By Catherine Twiss
It's estimated that on average an individual will change careers approximately 5 times in their working lives. However making the move into a different career area is not always easy and can require significant effort and perseverance. The sixty million dollar question- 'how long does it take to change careers?' depends very much on the type of change you pursue.
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New to Australia? Help at hand!
By Karalyn Brown
No matter what your profession, if you've recently arrived from overseas, one consistent message that you're likely to hear from employers and recruitment consultants alike is: "we'd like to employ you, but you've no local experience."
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Future employment trends
By Catherine Twiss
You're already a member of LinkMe because you care about your future and wish to actively manage your career. You know that as part of this process it's important to be aware of future trends and developments in the job market so that you're adequately informed about issues that may impact your career or future career decisions.
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What's the point of networking?
By Ludwina Dautovic
Have you ever asked yourself 'what's the point of networking?' If you have then congratulations. It is a fabulous question that when asked intently will give you some insightful answers.
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Strategies to keep you happy at work
by Catherine Twiss
This week's newspapers reported that one in six cases of depression among Victorian workers by was caused by job stress, and yet another paper reported that only one in seven Australians felt positive about going to work everyday.
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Cyber bullying - an online dilemma
By Catherine Twiss
Cyber-bullying has infiltrated the workplace and is causing major problems. Cyber-bullying is where abuse takes place via electronic forms of communication, such as the internet, email or mobile phone text messaging.
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The economic climate
By Catherine Twiss
Never was the maxim of 'change is constant' so true as we grapple to cope with the changing economic landscape. The recent downturn in the US economy and the on-going global credit crisis continues to have an impact on the outlook for the Australian economy.
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The hard facts on soft skills
By Catherine Twiss
You've heard it so many times - 'employers are really looking for soft skills'! But what exactly are soft skills, how do you know you have them and if you do have them how do you market them successfully to employers?
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Employability
by Bill Lawford
Employability refers to your capacity to move self-sufficiently within the job market to secure work; work effectively in that role, and find new work as required.
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The value of feedback
By Ludwina Dautovic
Whether you are currently in a job or looking to break into the job market, soliciting feedback should be an important part of your career strategy.
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Career resilience - have you got it?
By Catherine Twiss
No matter where you are on the careers trajectory - in the workforce, looking to get in to the workforce, or looking to switch jobs or careers - everyone needs career resilience. But what is it and where or how do you get it?
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Should you stay or should you go now?
by Catherine Twiss
Deciding on the best time to leave your job can be fraught with anxiety, requires confidence and courage and is not always for the faint hearted...
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Greeting people effectively
by Androula Miller
When meeting someone for the first time, greeting is all important - it only takes about seven seconds for someone to begin to form an opinion about you...
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Quick tips and tricks for networkers
by Bill Lawford
Casting out information about yourself can have surprisingly quick and far-reaching results. The trick, of course, is to make that information reflect positively, and to ensure your name is attached to it.
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Networking is socialising is networking
by Bill Lawford
Chances are, without even meaning to, you're already networking. Networking is simply the fringe-benefit of your career coming up in conversation, ideally whenever and wherever possible.
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