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29 09, 2015

You’re Fired!

By Carole Brown| 2017-02-17T12:48:30+11:00 September 29th, 2015|Uncategorized|0 Comments

by Peter Luscombe Hearing those words would make many a heart sink. Fired, sacked, made redundant, let go, discharged, retrenched – no matter it is put - isn't what we want to hear [...]

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12 06, 2015
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Friday on my mind – waiting for the axe to fall

By Carole Brown| 2017-02-17T12:50:03+11:00 June 12th, 2015|Uncategorized|0 Comments

On a recent business trip to Adelaide I found myself  riding each day on packed rush hour trams. One evening on the way back to my hotel, I couldn't help but overhear a [...]

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25 02, 2015

Should I stay or should I go?

By Carole Brown| 2015-02-25T08:30:28+11:00 February 25th, 2015|Uncategorized|1 Comment

One of the key questions people raise throughout their careers is whether they should stay in their  job or leave it for something new. Decision points like this happen for all sorts [...]

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28 11, 2014

Friday on my mind – the ultimate test of your skills

By Carole Brown| 2014-11-28T06:51:17+11:00 November 28th, 2014|Uncategorized|0 Comments

The ABC announced this week the shedding of 400 Jobs or just on 15% of its workforce, as a result of cuts to its budget. While events of this kind [...]

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16 05, 2014

Friday on my mind

By Carole Brown| 2014-05-16T09:14:58+10:00 May 16th, 2014|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Hi everyone! Last week I posted the first of my regular  Friday On My Mind posts. Each Friday I will send you through a brief reflection on the week that has [...]

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24 04, 2014

Everyone needs a little inspiration

By Carole Brown| 2014-04-24T14:36:58+10:00 April 24th, 2014|Uncategorized|1 Comment

It always amazes me just how valuable an inspiring quote can be. Quotes have the power to change a  mindset, bring a fresh perspective, encourage a positive outlook, remind us of [...]

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21 04, 2014

Let your résumé tell your story

By Carole Brown| 2014-04-21T19:57:33+10:00 April 21st, 2014|Uncategorized|1 Comment

Some years ago, I worked on a large career transition project for a state railway authority. This was one of those situations where the organisation was downsizing, had "spilled" all the technical [...]

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12 04, 2014

Turning redundancy to your advantage

By Carole Brown| 2014-04-12T18:26:16+10:00 April 12th, 2014|Uncategorized|0 Comments

So many comments in the press these days are highlighting the negative impact of  forced redundancies on individuals, the community and the broader economy.  And rightly so - the fallout of [...]

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6 04, 2014

Every job is temporary

By Carole Brown| 2014-04-06T12:58:03+10:00 April 6th, 2014|Uncategorized|0 Comments

The famous Dick Bolles'  book What Color is Your Parachute provides a great deal of wisdom and sensible advice for job seekers. First published in 1970 (and substantially revised many times [...]

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11 03, 2014

Surviving redundancy – Career First Aid to get you back on track

By Carole Brown| 2014-03-11T08:55:05+11:00 March 11th, 2014|Uncategorized|1 Comment

Redundancies are well and truly in the air these days, with thousands of job losses announced already this year and many more to come. If you are lucky you will [...]

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