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  7 Steps to a Successful Job Interview

  Posted on November 12, 2011 by Susan in CAREERS

  Taking part in a face-to-face or telephone interview is an exciting, but daunting, thought for most job applicants.  Attending an interview for a job in Australia can be even more stressful for people who are newly arrived, or those for whom Australian English is not their mother tongue. Although Australia is famous for its relaxed [...]

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  How to leave your job gracefully

  Posted on October 8, 2011 by Susan in CAREERS

  In the euphoric afterglow of accepting a glossy new job, many people are unable to resist the temptation to psychologically move on from their current employer during their period of notice. This psychological shift is evidenced in a many ways, including using up accrued sick leave, coming in to work late, leaving early, taking long [...]

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  How to write a winning application letter

  Posted on August 15, 2011 by Susan in CAREERS

  In today’s competitive job market, you might have an outstanding résumé, but unless it catches the employer’s attention, it is unlikely that you will obtain an interview. That’s where a well written application letter can make all the difference.  To develop a strong application letter, you must always remember that the sole purpose of your [...]

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  The myth of career bliss

  Posted on July 15, 2011 by Susan in BALANCE

  The “myth of career bliss” – the damaging, misleading notion that all it takes to make your life happier is to chuck out your old, unsatisfying career and come up with a new one, despite what else is falling apart in your life. Read Kathy Caprino’s insightful story here at Forbes Woman.

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  Grammatical glitches that spell “disaster” for job seekers

  Posted on June 11, 2011 by Susan in CAREERS

  I was driven to write today’s post by the number of grammatical errors and misspellings I come across regularly, on resumes, application letters, websites, jobseekers’ blogs and their professional social media profiles.

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