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Videos and Articles to support you and encourage you to take some action!
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Videos and Articles to support you and encourage you to take some action!
3 myths about landing a public service career
There is a perception out there that government jobs are much harder to get than any other role out there. The reason for this perception is because there are a few myths out there that simply aren't true. The things you believe are costing you interviews and costing...
3 things holding you back from landing a public service career
In this video, I talk about the 3 most common things I see holding people back in their career and what I advise them to do to turn it all around so that they find a career they love in the public service. A career with purpose and that aligns with their values. ...
3 mistakes you’re making with your resume (and what to do instead!)
Sending your resume to multiple government departments?Not really selling yourself in your resume?Listing everything you've ever done in your career in your resume?Applying for public service roles and still hearing crickets?Perhaps you don't really know how to do...
The 3 Secrets to responding to Key Selection Criteria
Once upon a time, not that long ago, I was a recruiter on government selection panels. It was a tough gig sometimes, because if the role I was recruiting for was popular, I would unashamedly cull the applications due to errors or omissions made by applicants in their...
Interviews – How To Stand Out and Increase Your Chances of Selection
You have been trying to get a job for months. You have applied for umpteen roles. You are frustrated with getting a zero response from recruiters. You are tired of sending out applications and not even getting a “thanks for applying” or a note to say you have been...
5 Ways to Stand Out with Your LinkedIn Profile
I’m not kidding this just happened! Get noticed and have your personal branding optimized with a LinkedIn profile that stands out in front of prospective employers today 🙂 It’s 9.50pm and I’m checking my LinkedIn messages, like right now. Wow, it really does happen....
Redundancy – Bad Luck or Good Luck in Disguise?
I’ll be honest, it’s never happened to me. So, I’m not going to pretend I know how it feels, I don’t. But I have seen how it affects someone who is made redundant. Especially when it has been a long drawn out process. It’s draining. It makes people anxious. The...
Stand Out Key Selection Criteria
Why are Key Selection Criteria so hard? In fact, why do employers, particularly government departments demand them? Because they are sought after, well paying, excellent terms and conditions kind of jobs (like flexible work arrangements, generous leave entitlements,...
Welcome to The Get Noticed Coach
Wow everyone, I’m finally here. I have never written a blog, but I do tend to write a lot, and I mean a lot! In fact, I express myself better in words than I do in person, ask anyone I know. They have received the long-winded birthday card, or Christmas card,...
In the spirit of reconciliation I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. I pay respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
One of my highest values is fairness. To me this means that it doesn't matter what you look like, where you came from, or what you believe in, I will work with you as long as you are a good human. I believe in diversity & inclusion so it doesn't matter to me how you identify as long as you are, yes, a good human.