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Articles written by Gina Bell- Career Advisor/Career Coach/Career Counsellor

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what to do when you lose your job
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10 Smart Steps on What to Do When You Lose Your Job

Losing a job can be one of the most challenging experiences in your career. When it happens you will be stressed as to what to do when you lose your job. Whether you were laid off, let go, or faced an unexpected job loss, it’s normal to feel a range of emotions. However, while it…Read More

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a change of career
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A Change of Career – Simple Career Tips for Success

Ready for a change of career at 40 or 50? You may be feeling it’s an overwhelming task to tackle mid-life or you feel like you’re having a mid-life crisis. It is quite normal to want change at this stage of life. If you have had your head down working or raising kids in the…Read More

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made redundant
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Made Redundant?- Secrets to Bounce Back Stronger

When you are told you will be made redundant there are many emotions that hit you all at once. Shock, denial, worry and fear are some of the main emotions that come up. While you are working through the process of grieving a loss like a redundancy, it is important to know that you do…Read More

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tafe or uni
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#1 Q Tafe or Uni – Unlock the Right Decision

The TAFE or Uni Dilemma The question of TAFE or Uni has always been the comparison parents and their children make when deciding what to do post-school gate. TAFE has always been a large provider of post-secondary education in Australia, with a wide offering of courses across many campuses spread all over Australia. They tend…Read More

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strategies for managing workplace stress
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Strategies for Managing Workplace Stress

In today’s fast-paced and demanding work environments, stress has become an unwelcome companion for many employees. The Australian HR Institute had conducted a survey detailing the principal stresses Australian employees face. The survey was conducted among 600+ senior HR professionals and decision-makers across Australia’s private, public, and not-for-profit organisations. Causes of workplace stress include: Cost…Read More

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how to improve as a leader
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How to Improve as a Leader by Avoiding these Mistakes

With a wealth of experience in both the corporate world and as a dedicated career counsellor, I’ve witnessed the repercussions of leadership errors in organisations. It’s clear that many organisations often overlook their most valuable asset their people. Time constraints often lead corporate managers to sideline the essential task of tending to their staff’s needs….Read More

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barriers to returning to work
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Breaking Down the Barriers to Returning to Work

If you are an adult who has taken a break from full-time work you may have done so for many reasons. Some reasons may include raising children, looking after elderly parents, or sudden illness with yourself or a family member. When adults want to go back to work, barriers to employment usually appear as the…Read More

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what are signs of stress
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What are Signs of Stress at Work

The greatest health epidemic of this century may surprise you and it’s happening every day. Work related stress may seem like a normal thing to cope with but for some, it can have devastating outcomes for their personal well-being if they allow it to continue. The longer you are exposed to work stresses the higher…Read More

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people who are gifted
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Traits of People Who Are Gifted

Have you ever wondered if you are gifted?  What does it mean and what are the tell-tale signs of people who are gifted? Before making career decisions, regardless of who you are, read my gifted guide below to gain a deeper understanding. There are many gifted and talented people working in corporations, institutions, and small…Read More

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the fear of failure
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Is the Fear of Failure holding you back in Your Career?

Failure is not a word we all like. For the majority, the very word brings up negative emotions of embarrassment, humiliation, and an association with punishment. It’s almost as if we have been brainwashed by society and the media to think that anything but perfectionism will do. The Fear of Failure is a key barrier…Read More