Monthly Archives: May 2009

Book Review for “How to Succeed as a Lifestyle Entrepreneur”

May 27, 2009 – 1:15 am

There are many great books out there for people contemplating setting up their own business. This book by
Gary Schine contains some great practical business advice and tools. However, before you get to this part of the book, it starts by very cleverly forcing you to think about what you personally want for yourself. As anyone [...]

By Kelly Magowan | Posted in Career Services & Advice, Executive Career Services & Coaching, Information of Interest, Searching for the Six Figure Job | Leave a Comment

Six Figures Website Reviewed by Recruitment Extra – Our Reply

May 26, 2009 – 6:36 am

We were delighted to see that Recruitment Extra conducted a website review of SixFigures.com.au in their recent May 2009 edition. Bryn Griffiths from Fair Hill Advertising rated the website on eight criteria: The Pitch (first impression), Branding, Usability, Content, Stickiness, External Partners (use of space to introduce other offers), Finding It and an Overall score.
As [...]

By Karen Jenkin | Posted in Six Figures News, Website Updates | Comments (1)

When hiring, what is the right mix of intellect, energy & good looks!

May 23, 2009 – 7:32 am

Whether you are a HR Professional, a Recruiter or a Hiring Manager you have no doubt seen those responsible for hiring steer clear of hiring the smartest candidates, you may even have done it yourself once or twice. Often we select the ‘average’ yet likeable candidate over the smart candidate who may have all [...]

By Kelly Magowan | Posted in Executive Channel, Executive Talent Attraction & Retention, Human Resources, Interviewing, Recruitment, Recruitment Agencies & Search Firms | Comments (5)

Who should own Recruitment – HR or Hiring Managers?

May 18, 2009 – 11:58 pm

I have been having a few lively discussions with people of late around the topic of hiring. Kevin Wheeler advocates that the hiring managers should be responsible for the recruitment function rather than HR, as they are in a better position to know the role, the skills and the types of people best suited to [...]

By Kelly Magowan | Posted in Recruitment Agencies & Search Firms | Comments (7)

Art in Motion – Fundraiser for the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Centre

May 15, 2009 – 4:44 am

Last night the founders of Six Figures – Karen Jenkin and Kelly Magowan – were pleased to be able to support and attend the ‘Art in Motion’ fundraiser event for the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre.
The event included a live auction of some beautiful garments and pieces of jewellery, co-ordinated through Deborah Mar, to [...]

By Kelly Magowan | Posted in Six Figures News | Comments (1)

Recruiters Transitioning into Outplacement Consultants – Good or Bad Move?

May 14, 2009 – 1:08 am

There has been a recent push by recruitment agencies to transition their recruiters into outplacement consultants. I myself am not convinced that recruiters make the best outplacement consultants.
Professional Outplacement Firms, be they large or small engage experienced Career Coaches, Org Psychologists, HR Professionals and the like to deliver first class outplacement support. These people [...]

By Kelly Magowan | Posted in Career Services & Advice, Information of Interest, Redundancy & Outplacement | Tagged , | Comments (2)

The Skepticism That Surrounds Government Advertised Jobs!

May 13, 2009 – 12:23 am

Many job seekers not employed within Government Departments are sceptical about applying for these jobs, not only because of the lengthy application process, addressing key selection criteria, panel interviews and the like. Many, particularly at the more senior level may have dealt with Government Departments before and know the drill! As a result they don’t [...]

By Kelly Magowan | Posted in Searching for the Six Figure Job | Comments (4)

How Job Seekers Can Master the Drama of Interviews!

May 11, 2009 – 5:12 am

Interviews – for most of us these are one of the most dreaded and traumatic parts of the job search process.  Most of us struggle to relax and shine in the unnatural forum of the interview. No matter how brilliant we are at our work, the interview will make or break us.
Kevin Wheeler suggests for [...]

By Kelly Magowan | Posted in Interviewing, Searching for the Six Figure Job, Six Figures News | Tagged , , | Leave a Comment

Free Guide on ‘How to Select a Career Coach’

May 11, 2009 – 1:37 am

This Free 10 page Guide on ‘How to Select a Career Coach’ has been developed for Six Figures by Paul Stevens. Paul is the founder for Worklife Counselling in Sydney in 1979 following a 21 year career in Human Resources Management and The Worklife Network – a national and international affiliation of adult career specialists [...]

By Kelly Magowan | Posted in Career Services & Advice, Redundancy & Outplacement | Leave a Comment

How do you know if your body language is communicating the right messages in the interview?

May 10, 2009 – 11:58 pm

Many people underestimate the importance of body language during the interview.  We all have little idiosyncrasies that can be our undoing when under the spotlight, such as in an interview. These are often exacerbated particularly for those job seekers who are under a lot of stress and intense pressure to secure employment quickly.  Often we [...]

By Kelly Magowan | Posted in Executive Career Services & Coaching, Interviewing, Redundancy & Outplacement, Searching for the Six Figure Job | Leave a Comment