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How to Adapt Quickly to a New Workplace Environment
This blog post talks about how you can adapt fast to a new job and workplace.

Matthew Coppola
Jul 25, 20221 min read


What Is a Capability Statement and Why Do I Need One?
This article discusses what a capability statement is and how a company can benefit from having one.

Matthew Coppola
Jul 22, 20221 min read


How To GET ALONG BETTER With Your Colleagues
This article discusses ways you can get along better with your colleagues at work.

Matthew Coppola
Jul 22, 20224 min read


How far back should my CV go?
Many who ask the question have had several jobs with multiple employers throughout their career, or they have 15 - 20 years plus...

Matthew Coppola
Jul 22, 20221 min read


TOP 5 WAYS you can work from home effectively and concentrate
The number one issue employees and self-employed professionals have with working from home is the distractions present. Distractions at...

Matthew Coppola
Jul 22, 20222 min read


Is working beneficial to our lives?
To all of us, work is just part of everyday life. Now, what exactly do I mean by work? It can involve secular work like typical 9-5 at...

Matthew Coppola
Jul 22, 20221 min read


How early should you arrive for a job interview?
Aim to arrive around 10 minutes early, that is, 10 minutes earlier from when you come to the reception desk. So, it would make sense then...

Matthew Coppola
Jul 22, 20221 min read


Reading body language in a job interview setting
Another helpful skill is a keen ability to observe your surroundings to understand the situation better. Pay attention to the appearance...

Matthew Coppola
Jul 22, 20222 min read


Everyone's getting promoted, except me. Why?
It is only normal to want to see yourself progressing through an organisation. Understandably, you may feel somewhat discouraged or even...

Matthew Coppola
Jul 22, 20222 min read


Avoid these TOP 10 MISTAKES when applying for work
For many people, applying for jobs is an arduous and time-consuming endeavor. To add to the challenges is the fact that emotions get...

Matthew Coppola
Jul 21, 20222 min read


Dealing with post job interview blues
Many people become agitated because they haven't heard back from the employer after their interview. They want to know the outcome,...

Matthew Coppola
Jul 21, 20222 min read


How to LOOK and FIND the right for you
A ‘job’ means different things to different people. For some, it can mean a hobby that pays an income or something to keep them busy...

Matthew Coppola
Jul 21, 20224 min read


How to HANDLE NERVES in a job interview
As an interview skills coach, people often ask me how they can deal with their nerves during a job interview. They feel that they get so...

Matthew Coppola
Jul 21, 20221 min read


Why STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT SKILLS are so important
Stakeholders include individuals and groups you interact with in and outside your organisation. Effective at engaging stakeholders is a...

Matthew Coppola
Jul 21, 20221 min read


Why TARGETED job applications are more effective
Targeted job applications are usually more effective than general and not specific ones. However, if the employer is looking for a...

Matthew Coppola
Jul 21, 20221 min read


How to handle a PERFORMANCE REVIEW
Somehow, another year has just passed, and that dreaded end-of-year performance review has arrived. Here are some suggestions to prepare...

Matthew Coppola
Jul 21, 20223 min read


Why add a Cover Letter?
A cover letter is an introduction to your résumé. The purpose of a cover letter is to introduce yourself to the employer and persuade...

Matthew Coppola
Jul 21, 20221 min read


Why be positive in a JOB INTERVIEW?
Everyone has bad days, but no matter how pessimistic you feel on the day of your interview, it is essential not to let it show. No...

Matthew Coppola
Jul 21, 20221 min read


Why its best to AVOID arguing at work!
One thing I have learnt in my career is that arguing with someone, especially when you know all too well that you are right, does not...

Matthew Coppola
Jul 21, 20222 min read


Answering the interview question: What are your weaknesses?
What are your weaknesses? The candidate's response to this question provides the interviewer with an insight into the shortfalls of that...

Matthew Coppola
Jul 21, 20221 min read


Answering interview questions on stress
Stress in the workplace is unavoidable. By definition, it’s that emotional strain and pressure that comes with demanding circumstances....

Matthew Coppola
Jul 21, 20221 min read


ClientCentric now offers professional interview coaching to Gold Coast job seekers
#interviewcoachingaustralia #goldcoastinterviewcoach Australian professional employment services firm ClientCentric is now pleased to...

Matthew Coppola
Jul 18, 20221 min read


The Top 3 Most Asked Questions in a Phone Interview Call
Been applying for multiple jobs, and now that phone interview is just around the corner? A phone interview is just a quick informal chat...

Matthew Coppola
Jul 5, 20222 min read


Does Interview Coaching Work?
Interview coaching, when delivered well, can equip people with the tools and techniques they need to perform better during their job...

Matthew Coppola
Jul 1, 20222 min read
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