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Manners: A Forgotten Art

Two weeks ago, I had the pleasure of having lunch with a group of my long term clients. We have all known each other for the best part of a decade and the relationships are more personal than professional nowadays. We regularly talk about our respective businesses; our challenges and our successes alike. One of

Thoughts From “Been There Done That”

If you are in your 30’s and still do not know what you want to be when you grow up, you are not alone. A decade or so into a career many choose as teenagers, plenty of 30-somethings are re-evaluating their professional and personal goals. The best example I can come up with on this

You Attract What You Radiate

Some time ago, I was introduced to a social theory that has really interested me over the past few years. It was called the “law of reciprocity” and it is a legitimate theory of social behaviour. Basically, the law of reciprocity means that you attract what you radiate; if you are friendly to people, they

‘Tis The Season To Be Jolly

Really? Not from what I saw at the shopping centre on the weekend. In fact you’d think it was the season to be cranky. It seems that many people either don’t think about how they are perceived by others or they simply don’t care. But if you are in the job market this is a

Can We Separate Work and Home?

This week I met with a very good, long term client. He and I were talking about hiring an Operations Manager in the near future and what he would hope us to look for. Now, my client is pretty much a “straight shooter” and can be direct and brutal. He has high expectations and has

Making The Most Of Your Probation Period

I’m just about to enter my third month as a recruitment consultant and looking back, the time really has flown. When I stop to think about all the things I’ve learned it really is quite overwhelming, which is often reinforced by my colleagues and mentors telling me that ‘the early stages are the most crucial

2nd Year Syndrome

As I look back on my first year working for Optimum Recruitment I was shocked to think what has transpired since I made the move to Brisbane. This time 12 months ago Anna Bligh was leading Queensland and the State Government was hiring at will. The mining boom was well and truly rolling along with

Treat Your Next Job Search The Same As Finding A New Home

Making the decision that you want to move on from your job is often the starting point  for people when considering new career opportunities.  Some will continue in their current roles in a state of bearable disinterest until a watershed moment when they decide that enough is enough.  They may then resign on the spot

Positive Mind and Attitude leads to Positive Outcomes

With the recent change of Government in Queensland there have been a lot of changes including the end of temporary contracts that will not be renewed. Some of these temporary employees have already finished their contract and there are many more to come; this will end up running into the thousands. Over the last couple