You’re Fired!
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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09, 2015
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06, 2015
Friday on my mind – waiting for the axe to fall
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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02, 2015
Should I stay or should I go?
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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11, 2014
Friday on my mind – the ultimate test of your skills
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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05, 2014
Friday on my mind
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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04, 2014
Everyone needs a little inspiration
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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04, 2014
Let your résumé tell your story
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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04, 2014
Turning redundancy to your advantage
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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04, 2014
Every job is temporary
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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03, 2014
Surviving redundancy – Career First Aid to get you back on track
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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