Congratulations! You’ve got the job you really wanted. You were selective and well planned with your job search. You wrote a great resume and you impressed in the interviews. Your hard work has paid off and you’re in. Great stuff, well done! Feeling Good You are now part of a new team and you have
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Change – Is It Really That Scary?
I think I can safely say that everyone in the workforce today, right at this moment is experiencing change. No matter what industry; whether you are a Millennial or a Baby Boomer; no matter if you are an individual contributor or leader; no matter if you are in sales, finance or a construction worker. If
Can They Really Stand The Heat?
Change is occurring at a pace and complexity that we have never experienced throughout the history of civilisation. Recently, Prime Minister Turnbull used his maiden speech as Prime Minister to speak of the opportunities created by disruptive technologies. The “threat” of robotic innovations means that a number of jobs will be obsolete within the next
Make A Great Impression In Your New Job
Congratulations on getting your new job! The good news is you aced your job interview; the bad news is the importance of making a good impression doesn’t stop at your job interview. How you conduct yourself when starting a new job is just as imperative. Never underestimate the power of a good impression. Below are
Simple Measurements
Performance reviews – ugh. Personally, I liken them to a trip to the Hot Waxer- you know it’s coming and you try to prepare as best you can. Furthermore, if you leave it too long between each visit- you can leave scared, in pain and questioning why you do it at all. Take the average
The Daunting Gap Between Learning & Earning
Recent graduates looking to make the transition from learning to earning are faced with a daunting task. Ritchie Tabor, a recent graduate who has been working with Optimum Consulting over the last year (and as a student intermittently before that), gave an insightful account of this challenge from the graduate’s perspective in an Oblog earlier
The Future Workforce
A few weeks ago I spoke to a group of 100 high school leavers for their Careers Day about making the transition from school into university and the working world. It’s been a while since I was at high school (quite some time actually), so trying to put myself in the mindset of a 17
The First Leap For Grads!
As a recent university graduate The Hot Topic over the past twelve months has no doubt been securing a graduate positon and finally putting years of hard work and study into taking the first steps along the beginnings of my career path. It is something all grads put our minds to on a daily basis
Making The transition To Commerce
Over the past 24 months in particular and due to market demand from our clients, I have been working closely with a number of chartered accountants at all levels wanting to make the transition into commerce. I must say, I really enjoy this area and have experienced some very exciting and interesting conversations around career