Category Archives: Six Figures News

What do high income earners want from employers in 2010?

February 15, 2010 – 2:49 am

You will be surprised by the findings that are released in the Executive Career Monitor Report
The Executive Career Monitor Report offers organisations the most comprehensive insights into the behaviors, perceptions and intentions of high income professionals’ in Australia.
In late 2009 Six Figures the exclusive job site for high income earners in conjunction with [...]

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Hiring on potential – does it exist or is it only about what you have done?

February 2, 2010 – 11:09 pm

I  have been reading the fantastic book by Charles Handy ‘The Age of Unreason’ over the summer holidays. I was hooked after I found it on my father’s bookshelf and I cannot seem to stop thinking about the myriad of fascinating points the book raises. One of those points is the fact that most intelligent [...]

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Six Figures Shortlisted for onrec Awards

February 1, 2010 – 5:14 am

Six Figures has been shortlisted for the 2010 onrec Awards in the Niche Job Site Category. The awards to be held in London, 31st March are one of the industry’s most prestigious Awards Ceremony.  To find out more about these awards or to attend visit onrec

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CHRISTMAS WISHES FROM SIX FIGURES

December 24, 2009 – 12:47 am

The team at Six Figures would like to formally thank you for readership and support of the Six Figures blog which continues to grow each week.
We wish you all a wonderful and safe Christmas and much success in the New Year.
We will recommence blog posts in mid January 2010.

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Majority of Senior Executives Rate Outplacement Programs Poorly

December 18, 2009 – 4:52 am

More than half of senior executives rated their last or current outplacement experience as poor, citing involvement in group sessions and the lack of meaningful contact with a career coach as leading to less than satisfactory career transitions.
The release of ‘The Establishment Report: What is Important?‘ phase one, has yielded insights for both employers and [...]

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Boomerang Books Australia’s New Online Bookstore

December 16, 2009 – 1:23 am

Boomerang Books is a great online bookstore that I have just discovered.
“We sell books to consumers and businesses at discounted prices, with a particular emphasis on Australian books.  We have over 1.2 million titles available online and provide discounts of up to 20% off the recommended retail price. “
I myself have used the site and [...]

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Have Your Say On The Six Figures Member Newsletter

December 9, 2009 – 11:34 pm

Six Figures is working towards revamping the Six Figures member newsletter to deliver you a more engaging and functional design, in addition to providing more of the content you would like to read about.
We invite your feedback on how we can improve the Six Figures newsletter. Call us on 1300 780 177 email memberservice@sixfigures.com.au or [...]

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Gender Inequality & Quotas in the Boardroom

December 9, 2009 – 1:52 am

This week on The World Today, the ABC cover the story about the proposed new guidelines from the ASX to address the issue of gender equality in board and senior positions. You can listen to the interview or read the transcript for ‘ASX sets sights on gender inequality’ online.
The story covers the fact that – [...]

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What Job Seekers Can Learn From Sales Professionals to Secure A Great Job

November 30, 2009 – 11:06 pm

Selling is tough – I can say this as I am all too familiar with it.  Selling requires a sales strategy, tenacity, discipline, a lot of activity, a thick skin and patience.   The sales cycle varies significantly dependent on the product or service you areselling however more often than not (aside from retail sales) it [...]

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Identifying those who are best positioned to assist you in your job search (Part 2)

November 17, 2009 – 11:48 pm

Following on from part one: “Why flying solo is not always the best approach when changing jobs or careers” it is important to be able to identify those people who are both willing and best able to assist you in your job search or career change.  These people fall into a couple of different camps: [...]

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