Karina's 331 Applications and the Thing That Bothers Me Most

Karina's 331 Applications and the Thing That Bothers Me Most

I read the NZ Herald piece about Karina Atkins this morning and I haven't been able to shake it. She's been job hunting for fifteen months. 331 applications. Living on $33.14 a day after rent. And the bit that got me was this: she's using AI to write cover letters, and she said it's nice to hear "somebody" tell her what her strengths are because she hasn't got a...

What People Say About Job Hunting Versus What Actually Happens

What People Say About Job Hunting Versus What Actually Happens

When you think about the difference between what people claim works and what people actually do when nobody's watching, job hunting might be the widest gap you've ever seen.

The official version of how job applications work

You research companies thoroughly before applying, tailoring each CV by hand with careful attention to the role requirements. Your cove...

Mastering Behavioural Interview Questions: A Practical Guide to Telling Your Real Story

Mastering Behavioural Interview Questions: A Practical Guide to Telling Your Real Story

Behavioural interview questions endure because we know through decades of hiring data and direct experience that past behaviour remains the single strongest indicator of how someone will perform in a new role. Hypotheticals invite rehearsed or wishful answers; behavioural questions cut through to evidence. Interviewers aren’t after clever soundbites, they’re listening for real pa...

Is AI coming for the HR team?

Is AI coming for the HR team?

Is AI coming for your job? Part 4: The HR Department

The use of AI in HR isn't new. HR professionals certainly know they've been using technology to automate routine tasks and reduce workloads for years. But recent advancements in AI technology (hashtag, ChatGPT) have made it possible to automate more complex tasks, from candidate screening, to employee engagement...

Rule of six

Rule of six

Promana's Rule of Six

For the employee, it's a time of learning and adjustment, as they get to know their new surroundings, coworkers, and responsibilities. At the same time, the employer is also evaluating the new employee, trying to determine if they are a good fit for the company and the role.

During the first six seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, and mon...

How showing your emotions at work can make you a better leader

How showing your emotions at work can make you a better leader

How showing your emotions at work can make you a better leader

Elizabeth Cotton, Middlesex University

One cause is the brutality of Continue Reading

Four key rules for successful leadership

Four key rules for successful leadership

Four key rules for successful leadership

Christian Harrison, University of the West of Scotland

The disruption and devastation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world. Not only...

The picture only you can paint

The picture only you can paint

The picture only you can paint

Promana's behavioural indicators offer insights into how a person or group responds to a great many influences, some of which are self-generated while others are driven by environmental or situational factors. With different demands at different times affecting different relationships, we must constantly adapt and adjust how we act, to fit in wi...