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  • Pay Raise negotiation – (before leaving a job)

    This week I want to talk about pay. Before leaving a job that you believe is paying you low or wrong. Is it worth going through the hassle and stress of finding a new role? Or can you negotiate a better salary… Here are my thoughts.  

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  • You OWN your career…

    You OWN your career. No one else. It’s important you look after it. You seek wherever possible ways to advance it, advance you. Challenge your employer if your getting nothing. Here are my thoughts. via IFTTT

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  • Thoughts on Interviews! (For Candidates)

    If you’re heading into an interview and feeling a bit off, it’s more common than you think. I wanted to share a few thoughts this week on #interviews from a candidate’s perspective. There’s plenty more that could be covered, but beyond the obvious “do your research on the company”, sometimes the difference really does come down… Read More

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  • What does your application look like via job boards?

    This video did really well on YouTube when I first put it out, even though it’s about 9 years old now. Ever wondered what your application actually looks like when it leaves a job board? This is it. I’m not sure how much platforms like Indeed have changed behind the scenes since then, but the fundamentals… Read More

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  • Typical Interview Questions – How to answer them.

    This is an older video, but the interview questions haven’t really changed over the years. “Tell me about yourself.”“What are your weaknesses?”“Why should we hire you?”“Where do you see yourself in 5 years?” Most people panic because they think interviews are about having perfect answers. They’re not. A lot of interviews are simply about confidence, communication,… Read More

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    Changing Sector/Career change

    Was asked the other week to do a video on changing sector or changing career, so I thought I’d give my thoughts on it. A lot of people reach a point where they know they want a change, but then hit the same problem: “How do I move when my experience is in something else?” The… Read More

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  • How Sales people can SELL themselves in interviews?

    So, you’re a sales engineer. Congratulations, you’re probably pretty good at selling things. But how good are you at selling yourself in an interview? More importantly, how good are you at asking the right questions to land that job? Don’t worry, I’m here to help – hopefully. Let’s cut to it, Sales engineering is all about… Read More

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  • First 90 days in a new job.

    First 90 days of a new job can be daunting, but you want to succeed. Here are my thoughts on what you could do, to impress your new employer!

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  • Thoughts for Job Hoppers

    One candidate archetype we never really talk about enough is the person who’s had 3–5 jobs in a relatively short period of time and is now struggling to get back on track. The standard advice online often says job hopping is a good thing. And sometimes it is. But sometimes it points to something else entirely.… Read More

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