Archive for 'December,2011'
The best of the Firebrand Ideas Ignition blog: The top 15 posts from 2011
It’s hard to believe that the Firebrand Ideas Ignition blog is only 9 months old, having launched in March 2011. We’ve published a total of 90 thought leadership posts focusing on careers, personal branding, business advice [...]
Some observations about the demand for Digital Talent in Australia, Singapore and London
I was lucky enough to win a trip to Firebrand’s Singapore and London offices to acknowledge the hard work I’ve put in as Firebrand’s Senior Talent Agent specialising in Digital. And over the past 2 weeks, I got [...]
20 creative ideas for social media content that engages with your customers
Creating content to publish to your Blog or Facebook page can be a challenge. Sometimes it is just coming up with the ideas for the topics that becomes a roadblock to keeping your blog articles fresh [...]
A new operating system: The things that really DO motivate us
I’ve read a lot recently on motivation, the things that motivate us, and new ways of thinking about and changing human behaviour; especially in the workplace. The old operating system, it seems, is Motivation 1.0. The [...]
The do or die moment of truth for your business
There is one moment in every client relationship that decides our fate. It’s our most critical interaction with a client – ever. If we handle this well, our relationships thrive. Get this moment wrong, and it’s [...]
Can we really learn about service from Qantas, of all companies?
I see a lot of the inside of planes. Being responsible for a recruitment business in upwards of 8 countries takes care of that. And I have been a Qantas “Platinum Frequent Flyer” for 10 years [...]
Quitting your job does not mean you’ve failed
If you haven’t already read “Rework” by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, I cannot recommend it enough. A friend of mine lent it to me recently and I have to say I thought it was [...]
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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
Cultural fit: How to match your skills and personality to a job
I agree with what you have written however would also like to add that