by Jo McRae | Mar 7, 2017 | Blog
Entering a new environment is exciting, but sometimes scary. You are moving out of your comfort zone to try something new – a new job, starting study, a new neighbourhood or adventuring somewhere else in the world. These opportunities give you a chance to engage other...
by Jo McRae | Feb 5, 2017 | Blog
Some people are amazingly cool, calm and confident when it comes to interviews. These are usually the people asking the questions! They know what to expect, they know what questions will be asked, and they are usually in control and well prepared. On the other side,...
by Jo McRae | Jan 29, 2017 | Blog
Last week, I was involved in a kids’ art competition, and it prompted me to ask myself: “What kind of experiences do parents think will provide a rich education?” I was one of the workers behind the scenes. My job was to remove and replace the dirty water...
by Jo McRae | Jan 19, 2017 | Blog
I recently ran in to an old friend from school. She has experienced an unplanned change to her employment, and was unsure of how to get back into the field she wanted to work in. While there are still a lot of emotions around her change of job, she’s determined to...
by Jo McRae | Jan 12, 2017 | Blog
Look before your leap – have you packed your parachute? I watched with interest the ABC’s 7.30 Report on Monday 10 January. “A generation of Australians wondering if they’ll ever have a full-time job”. (You can find out more, or watch the story online.)...
by Jo McRae | Jan 3, 2017 | Blog
Transition – what are we talking about? Leaving home to attend University, TAFE or start a new job is a time of transition for any young person. Transition is stepping from the station platform onto the train – you don’t want to slip between the gap!...
