Blog Posts
An Unexpectedly Optimistic Budget
Today’s Federal budget was surprising. Do you recall the “doom and gloom” budget of the Abbott-Hockey era? (Referring to the effects of inheriting approximately $253...
Australia Votes!
Wasim El-Haj So we find ourselves at the polling booth once again…who will be our elected Prime Minister tonight? How will this impact on career...
Australia’s Future – The Story of Us
Should we do as we are told, or dare to think creatively? What's best for us and our country?
Eavesdropping about ATAR !
Wasim El-Haj As I peacefully devoured my grilled fish yesterday, my ears could not help but hone in on the conversation of two middle-aged ladies...
Federal Budget
The extraordinary Federal budget was just delivered by our treasurer. There are some good ideas and I am glad it lacks the doom of Hockey’s...
How is a job like a raffle?
Wasim El-Haj You may have an idea of the employer, their “culture” and their terms and conditions, but much like a product in a raffle...
How Is A Missing Organ Like A Missed Opportunity?
Wasim El-Haj You’ll have noticed the hiatus – I’ve had a busy few months. My appendix was extracted in May and I went on to...
I Scored An Interview! How Should I Prepare?!
Wasim El-Haj Is Chris Evans’ charm linked to his neatly groomed hair? Your phone rings. “Unknown Number” the highly-intelligent device informs me. Should you...
INTERVIEW DAY! How To Ace It!
“Much like painting a portrait, the minds of the interviewers are your canvas; Your words, attire, and posture are the brushes painting the concept of YOU...
The Future of…Youth
A review of change in careers and research by the Foundation for Young Australians.
The Toilet Paper Economy
Wasim El-Haj Today is the third anniversary of having this blog -and so much has changed in terms of my career and the global job...
Try and Try Again!
Wasim El-Haj When you don’t get the job you applied for, call for feedback! Never surrender! Think of any successful person you know. Were they...
Who is the ATAR for?
By Wasim El-Haj Much has been said about who the ATAR isn’t for…so who is it for? What is its use? Tonight is the eve...
Writing a Resume or Cover Letter? Some Useful Tips!
So you’re looking for that ‘dream job’, the one that will intellectually challenge you while paying you more. What next? It’s simple; find it and...