Real answers to real questions from real executives across ANZ. We try our best to answer questions as directly as possible, no corporate fluff, no BS.
Q&A
Do CV’s matter at my level?
“I’ve been working in senior leadership roles for 15 years. How much do I need to prioritize CV? It’s not that I think I’m above it, but I don’t want to waste my time fine tuning things if it’s not going to be read”
- Rachel, 55, NSW
Radio silence on 100 applications
“I feel like I’ve applied for one hundred jobs but I am not making any progress. I’ve had a few interviews, some have got close, but the vast majority of the time I’m not hearing back from job applications? Am I doing something wrong?”
- Simon, 34, NSW
The fastest way to get a pay rise.
I’ve been working in my role for 5 years but have seen no progression. I have run on the advice my whole career that loyalty pays, but if I look out at the job market, there are roles that seem to be paying upwards of 20% higher than what I’m on now. Does loyalty hold any value anymore?
In the words of “the clash” should I stay or should I go?”
- Matt, 48, NSW
What do I do if I’ve been made redundant?
“I’ve been in my organization for 3 years in an executive role and have just been made redundant. I love my job at XXX, but a recent restructure has shifted to a matrix style instead of the clean vertical structure we’ve had since I started. I get the redundancy, but now I’m stuck with an 8-week notice, and a pretty meagre pay-out.
What’s my best move?”
- Michael, QLD, 46
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If our responses feel a little sharp, it’s because we’re just not into sugar-coating - and when it comes to your career and big life decisions, I reckon you aren’t either.