Sorry! You’re over qualified for the position …
by Peter Luscombe Hearing such a statement would make you feel astonished, yes? The first time I was told this at the end of an interview virtually left me speechless. I [...]
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10, 2015
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10, 2015
Soft Skills Hard-Wired to Maintain an Edge in Your Job
by Peter Luscombe Soft skills are essential for career success according to Caroline Smith - Why Soft Skills Matter - Making Sure Your Hard Skills Shine : Soft skills are increasingly becoming the [...]
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10, 2015
Soft Skills Hard-Wired for the Job Market
by Peter Luscombe Despite how educated and qualified our youth may be they currently struggle to attain employment. Latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show the unemployment rate for 15 [...]
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07, 2015
Is the real issue youth employment or youth unemployment?
by Peter Luscombe Source:Flickr Think for a moment about the two sides of the same coin. Youth employment equates to being skilled and capable for a job with the assumption [...]
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01, 2015
Job search: How to identify your skills
Your ability to find a new job and advance your career depends a great deal on identifying your unique package of skills, how they can be adapted and applied to a variety [...]
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01, 2015
Find your next role using social networks
by CareerActually contributor David Scoppa Most likely, in some way or another, you are dabbing into a form of social technology for your personal enjoyment such as chatting to friends [...]
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11, 2014
Students: how to get a summer internship and build your experience
By CareerActually contributor, Todd Green Todd Green is a Visiting Lecturer on Media at four UK universities. This post was originally published on a site he has built to support [...]
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10, 2014
Need to know labour market information
Knowing what is actually happening in the labour market is often a knowledge gap for people who are looking for a job or considering a change in careers. While job [...]
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09, 2014
Just a simple Hello … then what?
by CareerActually contributor, Julie Preston My very first post for CareerActually was a reflection on the importance of taking that first step towards building a professional connection. The simple act [...]
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09, 2014
Friday on my mind – it’s not easy giving up on your career
As a career coach, friends and acquaintances often seek my 'on-the-go' advice about a myriad of career questions. Usually I can help with a friendly ear and a quick piece of practical advice and [...]
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