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...
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...
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 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...
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
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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
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...