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LINKEDIN Tips & Treasures
A LinkedIn Profile is not just a static page on a website, it is constantly evolving. Here are some quick and simple tips to maximise the power of LinkedIn.
Key Tips for Interviewing Over Zoom
Online interviews have allowed companies to maintain flexibility for their staff and allowed more positions to be done remotely. Here are a few pointers to help you achieve the best results during online interviews.
Career Burnout: What is it, what are the signs, what to do about it
We’ve been hearing about burnout a lot recently in our conversations with candidates and clients. Burnout isn’t a good thing for you or your career, and it’s an important topic to discuss and to be aware of for yourself, but also, if you are manager, this is good to keep in mind when thinking about recruitment and retention of staff.
Finding and Keeping Awesome Fundraisers
If you are like most for-purpose or social impact organisations, you will know that finding, recruiting and retaining great fundraisers is essential to your success. So, what can you offer to entice them? And once you have them on board, how do you keep them engaged and motivated?
Career evaluation: How to tell if it’s time to change jobs... and what to do next
When is the last time you took a moment to reflect on your career, assess where you are at, and thought about goals for the future? If it’s been a while, hopefully, this article is a timely reminder to do just that.
The Art of The Exit Interview
When an employee decides to leave their workplace, most times there is a handshake, ‘thanks for your efforts and best of luck’. Perhaps (pre Covid) a farewell lunch or company assembly. One of the more important aspects for both the employer and employee, and one that if it is done, is usually poorly done, is to undertake an exit interview.
The Job Search - Anxiety or Relief?
Looking for work to most people is a mix of excitement, anxiety, nervousness and relief. We spend so long with our work colleagues that the decision to move on from them can feel akin to a divorce. Unless the workplace is truly toxic, our feelings of loyalty can be hard to shake. However, we all have different motivators and ambitions for growth, and when these are no longer aligned in the workplace, the relationship will have come to an end.
Interview Tips: Answering behavioural questions
It’s likely that your interview will have many behavioural or competency-based questions, such as ‘tell me about a time when…’ or ‘describe a project that you’ve worked on….’. So, how do you best answer these types of questions?
A simple interview question, “Can you tell us about yourself?"
It’s a common question in the first few minutes of an interview…. So, what is the best way to answer it?
Building a professional network
I’m not a natural networker. Don’t get me wrong – I love building meaningful connections and maintaining strong relationships, but it’s the new connections and striking up a conversation with a stranger that I’ve found daunting at times. Jenni D’Orival shares her experience and tips about networking.
R U OK? How do you respond if the answer is NO?
How do you respond if the answer to RUOK is no?
What do you say? How can you help?
Fearing the response to this little question being a big “NO” is common. Carli Phillips, Director of Corporate Wellbeing Hub focussed on these three little words in the workplace during our Webinar presented to leaders in the ‘for purpose' sector.
How to Present at Interview
You have been invited to interview, how do you prepare and excel?
Settle the nerves, breathe and get ready!
For any meeting, preparation is key. Interviews are no different.
How to find new opportunities in the NFP Sector
If you’re looking for opportunities in the ‘for purpose’ sector, there are many great websites for job-seekers that wish to make a difference and contribution towards social impacts or causes close to their heart.
Many jobs don’t get advertised and it is predicted that over 50% of opportunities are appointed without advertising, directly via the hidden job market. So it’s definitely advised to go beyond traditional and advertised job-search options and leverage your network.
How to prepare a standout CV / Resume
At Gembridge, we receive many applications each week. Recently, an advertisement for one position attracted 315 applications, and a completely different position received only 3 applications plus additional applicants driven through our database and pro-active search process. So, we read a lot of resumes and share our insights, tips and suggestions with you.