Networking with professionals within and beyond your industry is an invaluable way to expand your connections and create opportunities for yourself and others. Whether you are thinking about a change in career direction, researching job prospects beyond your current employer or wishing to meet new clients, engaging in formal and informal networking events has a […]
Today’s article is designed to give you some essential tools as you navigate your responsibilities as a new parent and think about restructuring how you engage with work to accomodate the cherubs in your life. With most of my younger cousins having babies over the last few years, I’ve been reminded of the importance of […]
Job search on LinkedIn will serve you well in a number of ways beyond just applying for advertised positions. It is also a key research step, giving you a sense of the types of roles available in your industry, the key selection criteria and the recruiters who are partnering with these employers. All of this […]
As an RMIT mentor and alumni I was recently invited to attend the Business Students Association Women in Business breakfast event featuring a guest panel with Sally Freeman KPMG, Dionne Higgins RMIT University, Elizabeth Proust AO Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), Debra Abbott Victoria Police and Justin Smith, 3AW. The average age of the students in the […]
Having been struck down with a cold for the last few weeks I’ve had some extra time to indulge in a few thought provoking documentaries on Netflix. I share this with you as a warning that this week’s blog is a slight deviation from the functional ‘how to’ blogs more recent readers may have come […]
A question I am often asked is “How do I use LinkedIn if I am changing careers?” If you are thinking about making a career change, and would like to know what role LinkedIn can play in helping you make that move, please read on. 1. Learn as Much as You Can About Where You […]
When I mention the idea of career planning, this triggers memories with Career Counsellors in high school who were focussed on helping you decide which subjects to take in year 11 and 12 (or form 5 and 6!) so you could then be eligible for a suitable course or career vocation. The conversation was rarely about […]
I first encountered career planning when I worked at Diageo Australia. As part of the annual review process we were asked to share what sort of roles we were aiming to work at next and where we saw ourselves in the next 5 years or so. It was the start of career planning for me […]
Are you thinking about a career change? As someone who’s personally transitioned from a demanding corporate role to running my own business (which is still demanding, but much more flexible), here are my tips to help you make this career transition. 1. Don’t think of your next career move as just a job title When […]
Karen Hollenbach When I returned to work in 2006, nearly 12 months after having my first child, I soon realised that my grand career plan needed to change. I wanted to play an active role caring for my son and needed to explore more flexible career options. My full time role at Diageo Australia and current career goals began to feel secondary to […]