Great managers
Here’s a thought that may hit you in the feels. If your manager left tomorrow, what would you wish you’d said to them? If you’ve got a great manager, that’s worth recognising now. Not after they’ve announced a sudden move. Not when a decision gets made outside their control and you’re left trying to process […]
Refine or break
There are two ways to create value in your career. Refine a system or break a system. At the start of your career, your value comes from learning a system and improving it. You follow a process, get good at it and get promoted to make others keep doing it. Everyone starts here. But over […]
10% more
Before you decide it’s time for a new job, ask yourself: What would my role mean with 10% more? Not 10% more work or more hours. But 10% more on your terms. What would need to happen to get 10% more income? What would need to happen to feel 10% more fulfilled? What would need […]
You’re Not Underpaid by Accident
This statement should cause a double take: You’re Not Underpaid by Accident. First Take: Hang on… That’s not something I’ve really thought about, but surely it can’t work like that. There’s a system. There’s a market rate. Right? Second Take: Hmmm… well if there is a market rate, do I know what it is? Do […]
Discover the hidden job market
If your job search is just scrolling and applying, you’re doing what everyone else is doing. And getting the same results. You’re putting in so much effort. But the interviews aren’t coming or the right roles aren’t showing up. That’s because most people take the traditional path and never learn how to reach the hidden […]
Here’s my Resume
This resume got me a Lecturer role at UNSW Business School. Here’s exactly how I structured it. 📄 Tell your storyI’m a big believer that your resume should tell your story, not just list your jobs. 🧑💼 Clear headshotI use the same photo across all platforms so there’s instant recognition. 🧭 A compelling About Me […]
Static skill set
Let’s be clear. Your current skill set is what it is. That doesn’t mean you can’t grow. But right now, there’s a limit to what you bring, and it’s important to know EXACTLY where that line is. Because when you go for a role, there are really only two paths. Either your skill set MATCHES […]
How to end a job interview
Most people finish job interviews the wrong way. Here’s the best way to leave an impression. Job interviews usually finish with a general invitation by the interviewer to ask any questions you may have. Candidates typically end with something generic like: “What are the next steps in the process?” Or “What do you love most […]
Wednesday Waffle
Every Wednesday my phone blows up. But it’s not a work emergency. It’s a group chat of friends doing our Wednesday Waffle. There’s no theme and no rules. We just each record ourselves sharing about our week and where we’re at. It’s honestly been one of the best things we’ve kept up over the past […]
Is your online self forgettable?
I don’t care if you like LinkedIn or have no time for it. I just care about human nature. What’s the first thing that someone does after you connect professionally? You could have met at a networking event. You could be actively applying for jobs. You could pass each other at work. Whatever the circumstances, […]