Do you often not get a reply from employers or companies when applying for a role? Are you applying to so many jobs that you have lost track of the role and the company? Do you find there are so many places to look it’s overwhelming? Maybe you can’t find the jobs that suit you, … Read more
mexec memo Welcome to our quarterly newsletter with a new name and a new look! We’ll keep you up-to-date with the latest jobs, interesting articles and what’s happening in the industry. You may have received newsletters in the past from Marilyn Careers, but as we’re now known as mexec careers don’t forget to add our … Read more
What do Google, PwC, PayPal and Pickled Egg Records have in common with me? We all started in 1998. As I like to say, it’s when I started ‘my career in the careers of others’. Since then, I have remained fascinated by what people do for work. I can’t help myself when I meet someone … Read more
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will harm you. For one week, I collated the emails addressed to me: Marylyn, Marylin, Merrilyn, Mariilyn, Merilyn, Sir/Madam, and many others with nothing at all. And the winner is Marylyn. It was used more than 15 times. My favourite was ‘Dear Sir’. Yes, I am a … Read more
Recently, I heard more bad recruiter stories from candidates searching for new roles. When recruiters behave badly, it damages all recruiter brands, the company brand (including yours, if you’re hiring) and the candidate brand (you, if you’re job searching). You may like to think that everyone is ethical and there to help you. Alas, that … Read more
I am often asked if a cover letter is still important for applications. Some employers no longer ask for them; however, I always do, as do most companies I work with. I particularly like them for several reasons: It shows you have taken the time to look at the role and understood what it is … Read more
In my last musing (No, not that way… this way), I talked about what not to do in your CV or resume. But do you know the difference between the two? In Australia, we use the words CV and resume interchangeably, but there are slight differences in the length, layout, and purpose of these documents. … Read more
Over the many years of my career in recruitment, and now in my own company, I have regularly presented seminars for groups on how to write a CV and undertake job searches in today’s market. A candidate’s recent feedback was, ‘It was nice to hear about what ‘not to do’ as there seems to be … Read more
So, you get to interview for a great role. You are really excited about this opportunity. You think you are the perfect match! The hiring manager then calls me, and I have to let you know that, unfortunately, you were unsuccessful in moving to the next step or getting the role. How do you react? … Read more
The best way to meet people is through other people. At least, that is what I believe. Last time, we talked about the importance of networking and that you are actually interviewing and being interviewed all the time. Networking can lead to many long-term, meaningful friendships, mentors and support that are also beneficial to develop … Read more
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to the Elders, past and present, and extend that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
