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Make a Difference in Fashion!
The vexed issue of textile and clothing manufacturing continues to provoke much attention even after decades of noisy advocacy from the likes of Naomi Klein. Klein wrote a great book called No Logo, on the topic, in 1999, exposing the actions of the brand bullies. It is now down to a new generation of savvy […]
Sound Engineering
Have a listen to yet another great ABC Radio National program. If you or your young person are interested in sound engineering, this is a must listen. Part Two to follow, and this one is great fun; a competition to see who can make the biggest audio from mobile audio gadgets without using electricity. This […]
Do recruiters look at your Shoes?
Thinking back to my time in business, I do not specifically recall checking out a candidate’s footwear. On the other hand, it is highly possible that I did notice the lack of spit and polish, a worn-down-to-nothing heel, or a chewed up strap that looked like something that had been in the dog’s mouth. Something […]
So she wants to be on stage
Last year I worked with Sophie (I’ll call her Sophie). Sophie badly wants to be on stage. She lives and breaths performing, and always has. She’s the girl at parties who is up on a table performing Broadway songs; she knows all the words-she will not stop!! What if that’s your kid; who, by year […]
Private Education Providers
As I say to all of my clients who are searching for the right course, do your research well. There is much press attention around private education providers in particular and so how do you assess the relative merits of these institutions? Indeed, should you even look at private training and education providers at all? […]
Watch what you Post!
The message in this blog needs shouting out, preferably with loud speaker, or fog horn, to everyone with an online presence. That’s you. Watch what you post, or it might ruin your career! In the 1980s and ’90s, a recruiter would rely 100% upon the written resume, and the testimony of referees, for information on […]
The Hybrid Career and the “Old” student doctor.
I met a wonderful lady the other day. I listened to her ‘history’ and instantly decided that I would write about her story as a great example of a Hybrid Careerist in action. She’s someone who has worked in many seemingly disparate domains, but whose work life has been rich and full. Then, next day, I […]
Say Yes to Internships
I am keen to share a link with my followers regarding Internships. This discussion from ABC Radio National, Life Matters program, aired today, Tuesday 3 February 2015 9:06AM I am an advocate of Internships. An internship can provide wonderful experience for graduates and other job seekers. However, this ABC Radio feature highlights the level […]
Work Experience Placement
Going back to high school after the long Summer holidays brings on thoughts of having to get up in the morning, wondering if something has been growing in the bottom of your schoolbag, and whether your mum is going to have to move the hem on your shorts/skirt (first day back detention on […]