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90 Day Trial – a blunt instrument?
The ability for companies to include a 90 day trial period as a clause in their Individual Employment Agreement (IEA) was introduced March 1st 2009 for companies with 19 or fewer staff. This was extended to all New Zealand businesses 1st April 2011.
Current status of trial periods
65.5% of respondents stated they had a trial period clause in their Individual employment agreements (IEA) for new staff; 34.5% said they did not.
Career sustainability – choose the best “first time” experiences and develop your “soft skills”
These days, technology is evolving faster than ever and the impact of this on organisations can be huge, with layers disappearing, titles changing and the pendulum swinging from centralisation to decentralisation. In this fast-changing world, what can you do to sustain a career and remain a sought-after candidate? Here are just a couple of suggestions:-
The Power of Firsts
First-time experiences are crucial, so keep your views and options open.
Unique Selling Point
I was really excited to begin this year. Why? I’m feeling loved. Thanks to my 3 new connections on LinkedIn and especially @rsehji for the tweet regarding my article in the Food New Zealand journal.
As daunting as it is to put yourself out there it’s somewhat empowering to actually receive feedback so thanks to those who have let themselves be known.
Personal Branding
No, no not that sort of branding, I’m talking about Building the Brand of You. It’s all about Personal Branding.
What is Personal Branding? Personal Branding is about who you are. How you are perceived and what you want to achieve. For all you Packaging Technologists out there it’s your “self-packaging”.
It’s all about Building your Personal Brand
Enough Procrastinating!
A couple of months on from our last conversation and I admit to spending the entire time procrastinating. This is because I know what comes next. It’s time to put all the navel gazing into action.
It’s all about Personal Branding. Never ever, underestimate the power of a strong personal brand. Your authenticity, credibility and trustworthiness depends on it.
What are you really good at?
More importantly… Can you prove it?
Recently I have had the pleasure of meeting with candidates currently out of work to help with how they present themselves in the employment market. That’s not unusual I hear you say, isn’t that your job?
Yes, very astute of you it is my job, but I thought this week I should share with you the reoccurring theme arising from my meetings.