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So that’s what the dictionary says – but what does clarity mean to you?

We’ve all heard it a million times before; clarity equals success. People will always tell you if you want to want to achieve anything in life you need to be clear about your goals and maintain a clear vision on your journey towards them.

You need to weed out what’s important to you, what you’d give up anything for…

The reason so many people fail to realise their full potential in a career ...

Given that it's Valentines day today, we thought it was fitting to write a blog about PASSION (at work)!!

Passion can be defined as a spark, a potent but temporary dose of inspiration injected into your bloodstream.  It is undoubtedly what motivates us, makes us feel inspired and above all is unique to YOU.  The average Aussie spends almost 2/3 of their life working, so it makes sense to LOVE what you do.  

As a society we tend to believe that only the select few are lucky enough incorporate passion ...

Social Media has thrust us all into the spotlight! Typing someone’s name into Google can be like opening Pandora ’s Box -and it's exactly what recruiters are doing! Honestly, we’ve become glorified stalkers! If we have an outdated resume on our database or we want to find out more about YOU, we turn to Google for the answer!

So make sure we’re able to find you, if we can’t, we figure you’re not worth finding! When you have a strong personal brand, you’re everywhere and this increases your ...

Do you need to Reboot your career??

We recently Rebooted Ride2Rescue President Tim Holman! GXY Reboot helped Tim identify his key drivers and provided him with a platform to take the next step in his career. Tim has since obtained a role as an Account Manager with an advertising agency!

Check out his journey!

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So you’ve applied for a job that you were really passionate about pursuing –but you never heard back, so what happened??It’s the finer points of your resume that will get you through the door –so here are the top five reasons why didn’t get the call back!

Did you read the recruitment ad thoroughly? You should read over the recruitment ad AT LEAST two or three times -it will give you heaps of clues about the requirements of the role, the organization and the type of person that ...

If you’re looking for a new role, wanting to accelerate your career, or returning to work from a period of absence –you MUST take your passions into consideration!

We’re talking about serious passion –the kind that puts a spring in your step and a constant smile on your dial!

Often, we neglect to consider our passions when perusing a career -rather we're focused on whether the role aligns with our current priorities. When you bring passion into your career it doesn’t feel like work ...

If you’re in the market for a new job or looking to take the next step in your career, it’s not just your resume that you should be polishing. Your ‘elevator pitch’ – a punchy sales pitch that sells your personal brand– must sparkle too.

Opportunities – to network, to discuss a potential job, or just to make an impression – can present themselves when you least expect it. This is why it pays to be prepared with some punchy messages that ‘sell’ what you’re offering.

A good ...

One of the best predictors of performance in the workplace – and pretty much any other place! – is emotional intelligence. There are different definitions, but emotional intelligence (EI) is essentially about emotional literacy and self-control.

People with high EI make great employees: they work well in teams, know how to lead others and understand the ‘human factors’ that drive organisational performance. If you’ve ever had a boss with low EI – and who hasn’t?! – you’ll know just how important EI is. Accordingly, smart employers look for ...

Invest in your career by developing a killer personal brand.

It’s news to no one that consumer brands are enormously powerful drivers of purchasing decisions. The promise of a certain quality or experience has us opening our wallets faster than you can “ipad 3”. But are you aware that people have brands too – and that these personal brands have a similarly strong effect on purchasing decision.

If you think of employers, clients or – in the case of entrepreneurs – investors as ‘purchasers’ of your services, it becomes clear why your personal ...

Most jobs, like relationships, tend to hum along for a while until that itchy feeling hits and you find yourself thinking less about how to please your beloved and more about the potentially attractive options available online…

But when that ‘blah’ feeling hits at work, is leaving your job really the best option? You’d expect a headhunter to answer that question with a resounding “You betcha and let’s discuss it over lunch”, but here at GXY, we’re all about helping you achieve your long-term career objectives. 

Fact is, unless your boss is a ...