Every so often, a client conversation reminds me that the hardest part of career positioning is not always finding the experience. Sometimes it is working out what to leave in, what to leave out and what needs to be brought forward for the opportunity in front of you....
The Executive Career Advantage No One talks About There was a time when a strong executive career could largely speak for itself. You built experience, delivered results and allowed your reputation to travel through organisations and professional networks. When the...
Each year, the Hays Salary Guide offers a useful snapshot of what is shaping career decisions across Australia and New Zealand. The FY26/27 edition surveyed more than 7,000 professionals and hiring managers, and one finding stands out: salary and career progression...
For professionals considering a board career, LinkedIn can play an important role in helping others understand the experience, perspective and contribution you bring. A board-ready profile is not simply a summary of executive roles or a list of qualifications. It...
When experienced professionals begin thinking about what comes next, the question is rarely as simple as, “What job should I apply for?” You may be considering a larger executive role, a portfolio career, consulting work, a board or advisory pathway, a move into a new...
Many LinkedIn profiles are written in a hurry, pieced together across several career stages or left untouched for years. They may still read like a resume from an earlier role. The language may feel formal or distant, nothing like the way you speak about your work. Or...
