I recently had to counsel a seasoned candidate who, despite boasting an incredible persona, drive and determination unfortunately lacked the required skillset required by my client. It was evident sadly; this was not his first unsuccessful experience. Whilst he was grateful for the way in which I counselled him and genuinely did my best, it […]
Before I started at Optimum, I always thought that company values were all optics and no substance. 6 months in, I’ve realised how wrong I was and how important they are for setting you up for success. Not only have the following values helped me to excel in my role, but they make our team […]
Teamwork is when people work together towards common goals. Defining teamwork is straightforward, but understanding how to work well as a team can be complicated. Becoming an effective, high-performing team takes a lot of practice. Great teamwork is about working together and collaborating to come up with better approaches. You know that you have the […]
Check out the other blogs in this series: Part 1 Stepping Up, Part 2 Saying Yes, Part 3 Pushing Through At the top of your game You’re on fire! You’ve got the Midas touch and things are humming. You’re at the top of your game and doing the best work of your career. Ok, so […]
The past couple of weeks have been quite sad weeks for me personally. Anybody that knows me well knows that I love the sport of horse racing. I have a passion for horses and have owned a few horses over the past 15 years. Last year, I went to the Magic Millions sale at the […]
We talk about engagement a lot in the world of work but when you see true engagement – you know it! I was lucky enough to get a ticket to the recent Post Malone / Red Hot Chili Peppers (RHCP) concert in Brisbane. Post Malone the ‘warm-up’ taught some very good lessons during his set […]
Many would exclaim “No way Jose” however I am here to suggest well, er… maybe every now and then it’s possible. Hear me out. Bombing an interview really hits you in the solar plexus. We know you really get ONE shot at making that indelible impression. Articulate your experience, knowledge, and achievements succinctly but with […]
As I enter my 12th month and nearing the end of my first year in recruitment, upon reflection, I am filled with a mix of emotions – excitement, challenge, and most importantly, growth. I have learned so much and am grateful for the experiences that have shaped me into the recruiter I am today. Through […]
In January 2023, Optimum Consulting turns 20! I struggle to believe that the business has been in operation for 20 years and I have been reflecting on the journey quite a bit of recent times. There have been many “highs”, an equal number of “lows” and plenty lessons learnt during this time. Here are a […]
