Category: Personal development

How the saying ‘dead-end job’ invokes negativity, and why it shouldn’t, by Matthew Coppola

by Matthew Coppola - Career Coach, Employment Specialist and Professional CV Writer

I am sure for many of my readers, it’s happened to us or someone we know. Why does the saying ‘in a dead-end job’ invoke so much negativity? And, why shouldn’t we see it so negative? The saying ‘dead-end job’ implies that the job has little prospect of progressing, moving forward and advancing. It hurts … Continue reading How the saying ‘dead-end job’ invokes negativity, and why it shouldn’t, by Matthew Coppola

When should you bring up salary expectation?

by Matthew Coppola - Career Coach, Employment Specialist and Professional CV Writer

I get asked this question a lot by my clients. When should I talk salary expectation? During the interview? Before or after? It’s like as if in our mind we think that if we start talking money, then it’s going to turn off the employer and we wont get the job. Well I have some … Continue reading When should you bring up salary expectation?

From the classroom to the workplace: Peer Pressure

by Matthew Coppola - Career Coach, Employment Specialist and Professional CV Writer

According to Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, ‘peer pressure’ can be defined as the influence that a peer group, observers or an individual exerts that encourages others to change their attitudes, values, or behaviors to conform the group norms. A person affected by peer pressure may or may not want to belong to these groups or norms. Generally peer pressure is assumed to be only … Continue reading From the classroom to the workplace: Peer Pressure

What Makes a Good Resume Stand Out?

by Matthew Coppola - Career Coach, Employment Specialist and Professional CV Writer

Time and time again I have clients asking me that they apply for so many jobs but they never hear back from an employer. Some have even applied for jobs to only minutes later receive an email saying that their application has been unsuccessful. They then ask themselves “Did the employer even bother looking at … Continue reading What Makes a Good Resume Stand Out?

Don’t Gossip at Work

by Matthew Coppola - Career Coach, Employment Specialist and Professional CV Writer

Let’s face it. We all love a good gossiping session. We love to talk about what other people are doing or what they have done when it has nothing to do with us. It is what workers do when they have nothing better else to do or they are in a mindless job. Because they … Continue reading Don’t Gossip at Work

Getting Angry at Work Just Isn’t Worth It!

by Matthew Coppola - Career Coach, Employment Specialist and Professional CV Writer

oo many people are angry at work. Workplace violence is an extreme example. Even short of violence, every day you see managers and co-workers who are mad at each other, their co-workers, their employees, their bosses, their customers, the company, and the world itself. Anger interferes with teamwork and productivity. It also creates an environment … Continue reading Getting Angry at Work Just Isn’t Worth It!

Why Your Goals Should Be S.M.A.R.T

by Matthew Coppola - Career Coach, Employment Specialist and Professional CV Writer

Establishing clear goals in writing is the responsibility of managers and their superiors, and of managers and their staff. This should occur at least annually, and should be aligned with the company’s corporate mission and strategic plan. The way we word our goals is the biggest factor in helping us achieve them. And some smart … Continue reading Why Your Goals Should Be S.M.A.R.T

Why do we need a resume?

by Matthew Coppola - Career Coach, Employment Specialist and Professional CV Writer

For the most of us, unless we own a business or work in the entertainment/arts industry, need a resume. According to Wikipedia, a resume can be defined as  a document used by persons to present their backgrounds and skills, with the intention of gaining employment with a prospective employer. So someone might start a business, now to … Continue reading Why do we need a resume?

Why you need to be passionate about your job to succeed, by Matthew Coppola

by Matthew Coppola - Career Coach, Employment Specialist and Professional CV Writer

I have been working for an employment services organisation for over 7 months now, and just recently I was offered an internal transfer to another office within the company over in Melbourne. But to ensure that my transition is as smooth as possible, in the last week working at my previous office in Perth, I had another employee … Continue reading Why you need to be passionate about your job to succeed, by Matthew Coppola

Why do business development professionals struggle with administrative work?

by Matthew Coppola - Career Coach, Employment Specialist and Professional CV Writer

Put me in the spotlight in front business professionals and I will flourish. Put me on the phone to a prospective client and I will organize a meeting with them. Put me in front of a client who wants to order 10 of your company’s product and I will persuade him to order twice as … Continue reading Why do business development professionals struggle with administrative work?

Why is everyone getting promoted except me by Matthew Coppola

by Matthew Coppola - Career Coach, Employment Specialist and Professional CV Writer

Article by Matthew Coppola, Client Centric  Looking for a new job? Wanting to move on to a new role? Client Centric can help by professionally writing for you a new and tailored CV and cover letter designed to help market and promote you to prospective employers. They also provide interview coaching and assist with addressing … Continue reading Why is everyone getting promoted except me by Matthew Coppola

How do I listen to people better by Matthew Coppola

by Matthew Coppola - Career Coach, Employment Specialist and Professional CV Writer

Today in all walks of life, there is an asymmetry of information between people.  This occurs when there are gaps of information between one another, that is, when some have more information than others. To elaborate, there are “generation gaps” between youthful and elderly people, between the jury and the accused, between employees and employers … Continue reading How do I listen to people better by Matthew Coppola

How can I improve my self-esteem and confidence by Matthew Coppola

by Matthew Coppola - Career Coach, Employment Specialist and Professional CV Writer

Being confident is about trusting yourself, and by trusting yourself means that you believe in yourself and your abilities. So if you’re saying to yourself “I’m not a confident person” I would like to know, are you confident about that? We all have confidence in us, but when it comes to speaking up at a … Continue reading How can I improve my self-esteem and confidence by Matthew Coppola

How do I get along with my colleagues better?

by Matthew Coppola - Career Coach, Employment Specialist and Professional CV Writer

The following article is written by Matthew Coppola,  Australian Career Coach and Employment Consultant. If you are interested in inviting him to speak at any events/conferences, please feel free to contact us. Do you sometimes feel that no matter how hard you try to be friends, you manage to turn off some of your co-workers? What … Continue reading How do I get along with my colleagues better?

How To Help Others And Ourselves Accept Change In The Workplace By Matthew Coppola

by Matthew Coppola - Career Coach, Employment Specialist and Professional CV Writer

Article by Matthew Coppola, Client Centric  Looking for a new job? Wanting to move on to a new role? Client Centric can help by professionally writing for you a new and tailored CV and cover letter designed to help market and promote you to prospective employers. They also provide interview coaching and assist with addressing … Continue reading How To Help Others And Ourselves Accept Change In The Workplace By Matthew Coppola

Does money make us more happier?

by Matthew Coppola - Career Coach, Employment Specialist and Professional CV Writer

An assumption in Economics is that consumers prefer more, and that one’s utility can be increased through the consumption of more goods and services. In other words, the more money we have as individuals, the more satisfied we are with our life. But does greater income and consumption really translate into greater happiness? Three main … Continue reading Does money make us more happier?

Do’s and Dont’s of Email Etiquette by Matthew Coppola

by Matthew Coppola - Career Coach, Employment Specialist and Professional CV Writer

1.What is the biggest mistake people make when sending business emails? The biggest mistake would have to be sending emails with too many subjects. If you are sending an email, make sure that it is on one subject alone, not many. Because when people receive emails with too many subjects, the email respondents end up … Continue reading Do’s and Dont’s of Email Etiquette by Matthew Coppola