Posts Tagged ‘success’
There is more in you than you think
Earlier this week I took my eldest son to the 2012 Year 7 Orientation Day at his new secondary school. All the kids and parents were milling around before the event started. There was an excited buzz in the air as students from many different primary schools checked out their future school-mates. As I was…
Read MoreThe 5 things I wish I knew when I started in recruitment
*This article was originally published on 9 October, 2007 in InSight #3 I started my recruitment career in February 1989 with Accountancy Personnel (now known as Hays) in London as a fresh-faced, innocent 22 year old from Hobart. I knew nothing about accounting jobs or qualifications, nothing about London geography, nothing about working in a…
Read More5 ways to improve your results without spending a cent
As a rookie recruiter many years ago, I was told a by an old hand in recruitment, while we were sharing a convivial drink, that ‘recruitment is simple but that doesn’t mean it’s easy’. Over the years I have had reason to reflect on the truth of that statement many times and it’s hard to…
Read MoreHow to help your clients avoid failed new hires
This article originally appeared in Issue 66 of InSight published 28th January 2009 I have failed in a job. No surprise, really because many people fail in jobs, every day. Having worked in recruitment since 1989, I have interviewed many candidates who have failed in jobs, witnessed colleagues fail in jobs and…
Read MoreAre you Opportunity-Minded?
This article originally appeared in Issue 65 of InSight published 21st January 2009 After his elevation from semi-retirement to the Tasmanian Parliament in June last year, I wrote about my Uncle Ross (Butler) in InSight 37 as an example of the new career possibilities available to Australia’s seniors. This New Year’s…
Read MoreGihan Perera interviews Ross Clennett: 12/11/08
After significant feedback from clients and subscribers, I have decided to offer membership to RossClennett.com which will provide members-only access to a range of professional development products and services, currently unavailable to the general public. One of main features of membership includes expert interviews with leading recruitment figures, available in audio format to…
Read MoreWhat to Look Forward to in 2009
This article originally appeared in Issue 64 of InSightLong-time readers of this weekly missive know I’m a glass-half-full-kind-of-guy. That’s not to be delusional, it is simply looking at the world in a way that gives me a sense of purpose in taking action, that I believe, will make a difference to the results in both…
Read MoreThe Good News About Being Fired
This article was originally published in Issue 63 of InSight on 17 December 2008 New CEO: I’ve decided to advertise your job and you can apply for it if you wish. Me: What! New CEO: I need a stronger person for your role. Me: But I was only promoted into the role 6 months ago and I have never had any…
Read MoreChristmas & The New Year: Re-double your focus
This article originally appeared in Issue 12 of InSight Published 12 December 2007 The Christmas/New Year period was traditionally one of my most enjoyable times when I was a recruitment consultant. But not for the reasons you might suspect. Yes, there were a few good parties around, the water warmed up for more comfortable scuba…
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