Category Archives: Job Boards & Job Hunting

Executives and high income earners continue to strongly endorse job boards for finding jobs: Executive Monitor

March 7, 2010 – 10:57 pm

The Executive Monitor report, a study to understand the work behaviour and intention of Executives in Australia, has been released today.
Job boards continue to remain an important channel for executives to find a job. While only 11.6% of executives credited job boards for finding direct employment, the vast majority (67%) planned on using job boards [...]

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Does Success Hinge Largely Upon Our Enjoyment In Trying?

January 12, 2010 – 10:53 pm

The article, “How Not Achieving Something Is the Key to Achieving It” by Peter Bregman recently published by HBR offers a terrific read. It provides a good dose of inspiration for us all as the year winds down and we focus our thoughts on our goals for 2010.
The article highlights a truth that many of [...]

By Kelly Magowan | Also posted in Career Services & Advice, Job Seeking & Social Media, Personal & Work Values | Tagged , , , , | Comments (1)

As a job seeker when applying for jobs online what works best for you?

December 14, 2009 – 2:01 am

Michael Specht from inspecht produced the ‘Australian Corporate Career Website Report’, which is an interesting read for anyone who is involved in sourcing talent.  However, the report is also of relevance to anyone who is job seeking as it highlights many of the deficiencies with corporate careers sites. It covers off navigation, the job application [...]

By Kelly Magowan | Also posted in Executive Job Searching, Executive Talent Attraction & Retention, Job Seeking & Social Media, Searching for the Six Figure Job | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments (3)

Consider What Your Body Language Is Saying Next Time You’re Interviewed

December 3, 2009 – 12:10 am

Chances are you have never thought much about your body language and the role it plays in whether or not you get a job.  More often than not, we prepare for the job interview by doing our research on the company, going through a few interview questions and answers and making sure we are well [...]

By Kelly Magowan | Also posted in Executive Career Management & Development, Executive Career Services & Coaching, Interviewing, Job Seeking & Social Media, Recruitment, Recruitment Agencies & Search Firms | Tagged , , , , | Leave a Comment

Why flying solo is not always the best approach when changing jobs or careers (Part 1)

November 17, 2009 – 12:46 am

Most of us rate our jobs and careers as a very important part of our lives. This is understandable given it is our source of income, contributes to our sense of self and self worth and provides a major platform for our ongoing learning and development.  While it is us, and us alone who is [...]

By Kelly Magowan | Also posted in Career Services & Advice, Executive Career Management & Development, Executive Job Searching, Job Seeking & Social Media, Searching for the Six Figure Job | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments (2)

What To Do When You Hit a Dead End with a Recruiter who has the Job You Want

November 11, 2009 – 1:24 am

Most of us have been there. We have seen a job that we know we are just perfect for. We have done our research and consider ourselves of sound mind and judgement, and so are being realistic in our summation that we are a feasible contender for the job. However, we find that we can get [...]

By Kelly Magowan | Also posted in Job Seeking & Social Media, Recruitment, Recruitment Agencies & Search Firms | Tagged , , , , , | Comments (10)

SixFigures.com.au – Winner Best Industry Job Board Award @ 2009 Recruitment Excellence Awards

October 27, 2009 – 11:03 pm

Launched in 2008, Six Figures the Executive Job Site for $100K+ jobs and contracts across all industries and professions has carved out a place for itself as Australia’s best industry job board. Six Figures was announced as the winner at this month’s 2009 Recruitment Excellence Awards, conducted by Recruitment Extra.
Kelly Magowan, CEO and Co-founder [...]

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The DIY Job Search & Career Change Program

September 16, 2009 – 12:36 am

The Job Search and Career Change Program has been specifically designed as a Do It Yourself (DIY) program. Using the program’s series of five workbooks you will be guided step by step through the process for making a successful job or career change. Price: AU$39.60
Each of the workbooks includes 28-45 pages of information essential to assist [...]

By Kelly Magowan | Also posted in Career Services & Advice, Cover Letters, Executive Career Management & Development, Executive Career Services & Coaching, Interviewing, Job Seeking & Social Media, Personal & Work Values, Personal Branding, Recruitment Agencies & Search Firms, Resume Writing, Salary & Negotiation | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a Comment

Free Report: Sources of Talent in Australia

September 4, 2009 – 7:05 am

The Source of Talent, 09, a report tracking the hiring practices of organisations in Australia, has been released. The report, a result of surveying 409 organisations who made a total of 92,136 hires in the last 12 months, compares the effectiveness of 17 different
identifiable sources of talent.
“The study reveals clear national trends but the sources [...]

By Kelly Magowan | Also posted in Executive Channel, Executive Talent Attraction & Retention, Information of Interest, Job Seeking & Social Media, Recruitment, Recruitment Agencies & Search Firms | Tagged , , , , , | Comments (1)

List of top 100 Careers Blogs, compiled by Career Rocketeer

July 30, 2009 – 11:59 pm

Chris Perry, who runs the blog Career Rocketeer, has compiled a list of the top 100 Career Blogs throughout various countries (including Australia). The purpose is to assist professionals in both their job search and ongoing career development.  We are pleased that the Six Figures Blog has made the list.
“Career Rocketeer has compiled and presents [...]

By Kelly Magowan | Also posted in Executive Career Services & Coaching, Executive Channel, Information of Interest, Personal Branding, Six Figures News | Tagged , , | Comments (2)