Archive for 'February,2011'
Are you afraid of your own success?
Perhaps this is a question you have never had to ask yourself. However in the last few months it is one that I have asked quite a few people going through the career transition process. For [...]
When it comes to public speaking, preparation saves perspiration
In my leadership role at Firebrand, I often find I am called upon to speak publically to large groups of people. This I have done for many years, and after a bumbling start , I am [...]
The best recruitment outcome is always based on recruiter and client collaboration
Last week I was in London to visit the Firebrand team there, and I took the opportunity to meet the Global Talent Manager of a new client who had engaged us to assist their recruitment in [...]
Are we there yet? Is the hiring market finally taking off?
Perhaps the most common question I get asked these days is whether the dark days of the recession are truly behind us and specifically, are employers hiring again? Well, I can certainly say that 2010 was [...]









13 things that really annoy people on LinkedIn
One of my biggest annoyances is when I get a message from somebody I d
Cultural fit: How to match your skills and personality to a job
Hi Stuart, Excellent point. Cultural fit is vitally important. I just
Cultural fit: How to match your skills and personality to a job
Hi Leonie, I completely agree with you. Don't pretend to be someone y
Cultural fit: How to match your skills and personality to a job
I don't think there is any point in trying to make yourself fit into a
Cultural fit: How to match your skills and personality to a job
Is there really any point in trying to alter your personality in an in