Episodes
In this episode, Leah spoke to Relaunch Me writer, Jeanette Walton, about addressing Key Selection Criteria (KSC) correctly as part of the job application process.
Jeanette has been writing Resumes, LinkedIn Profiles, Cover Letters and Key Selection Criteria responses and Statements of Purpose for 13yrs and has an extensive background in writing, editing and proofreading. Jeanette also has a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Professional Writing from Deakin University and is a Certified...
Published 12/08/21
In this episode, Leah interviews Relaunch Me writer, Victoria Hay, about how resumes have changed over the last decade, what recruiters are looking for when scanning a resume and her advice for listeners considering a resume update over the next few months.
In particular, we discussed the following:
What have been the biggest changes to the application processHow Applicant Tracking Systems (ATSs) work when scanning resumesThe importance of having a keyword optimised resume and LinkedIn...
Published 11/24/21
In this episode, Leah interviews experienced commercial finance recruiter, Murray Noble from Noble People, to find out if it is ever okay to lie or stretch the truth in an interview.
In this episode we discussed:
SEEK's recent research about the top 4 lies that people tell in an interviewWhy do candidates feel the need to lie in an interviewWhy a candidate might lie about having a career breakHow candidates should approach discussing reasons for leaving a bad company or bossCan recruiters...
Published 10/24/21
Leah has been coaching clients to succeed in emergency services interviews for over seven years and in this episode shares her insights into how candidates can succeed in the final panel interview.
Leah has coached clients for their group assessments and final panel interview across multiple fire services including; Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV), QFES, DFES, Air Services Australia, Fire Emergency New Zealand, TFS, ESA.
Leah also coaches clients for other emergency services interviews...
Published 10/17/21
In this episode, I spoke to the very talented Fi Mims from Fi Mims Photography about her own career journey and how she now helps others propel their own career through incredible brand photography.
This is a must-listen for any listener considering a career in photograpy or wondering how they can use photography to achieve their career goals.
In this episode, Fi and I discussed the following:
Fi's earlier career after leaving university and how she first came to be interested in...
Published 10/13/21
In this episode, Leah interviews Dr Carli Roulton, neuropharmacologist and Program Manager from The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, one of the largest and highly respected brain research centres in the world.
Carli is a neuropharmacologist and has 20 years of experience working in the field of neuroscience with the University of Melbourne, the O’Brien Institute of Microsurgery and The Florey Institute.
Carli has spent the last 3 and a half years working at The Florey...
Published 10/11/21
In this interview, Leah interviews one of our own Relaunch Me coaches, Lyndsay Shaw, who works with our clients in Brisbane and on the Sunshine Coast.
Lyndsay had an extensive corporate background commencing her career as an Auditor with KPMG in South Africa before transitioning into the Graduate Recruitment team and building a very successful career in graduate, training, facilitation and leadership development of KPMG’s Partners and high potential talent.
Lyndsay suffered a major health...
Published 05/02/21
Designer, Stylist, Storyteller, Author, Innkeeper, Teacher, Collaborator, Photographer, Adventurer, and Sailor - Sarah Andrews is a lady of many talents and has a great career story to share.In this episode, Leah interviewed Sarah Andrews, owner of...
Published 04/22/21
In this episode, Relaunch Me Career & Strengths Coach, Emma Hodgson, interviews the delightful Sophie Coombes, a serial career changer who is currently living her best life as a Civil Marriage Celebrant on Sydney's Northern Beaches.In this engaging...
Published 03/11/21
In this interview, Leah interviews the very versatile and dynamic Nicole Tj, who with her co-founder Thomas Lo, has founded a new start-up Travis - described as the 'Pinterest of travel apps' by allowing users to save travel inspiration mood boards,...
Published 03/09/21
In this episode, Leah interviews Lindy Alexander, an award-winning freelance food, travel and lifestyle writer.Lindy’s work has been published in numerous digital and print publications including Sunday Life, The Age/The Sydney Morning Herald, The...
Published 02/12/21
In this final episode for the year, Leah discussed what you can do over the next month to prepare to achieve your career goals in 2021. This included:Setting SMART career goalsIdentifying skill gaps Identifying relationships that are key to your...
Published 12/22/20
In this episode, Leah interviews Kerryn Powell, Founder of The Network Catalyst and business networking group Your Time Matters. Kerryn has been helping people build authentic connections and conversations for over 30 years and she understands that in...
Published 12/06/20