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Acing your job interview

Posted: June 2, 2016 in Business, Careers
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Here are 7 tips on how to ace a job interview.

1) Research/prepare

Make sure you understand what the role entails and the organisation’s goals. Research the company online and speak to people you know who have dealt with the company or held a similar role. Prepare questions you would like to ask during the interview to determine if this is a role you’d enjoy and a place you would like to work.

2) Relax

Do your best to relax; ensure you arrive early so you’re not flustered before your interview begins. Remind yourself that you are good enough to be there (well done for the resume). Focus on your breathing to relax and remember that the person interviewing you wants you to be comfortable as it assists you to present yourself at your best.

3) Present yourself well

First impressions are made within seconds of meeting. Dress for success! Wear neat, clean, conservative, professional clothes. We suggest you wear a suit, crisp shirt, clean shoes, have neat hair and minimal accessories. Make sure your bag is professional. Offer a firm handshake. If you need to, practise shaking hands so that you can confidently deliver a firm handshake. Speak clearly and be positive. During an interview speak respectfully of your current and former places of employment and colleagues. Before any of this make sure you put your phone on silent!

4) Practise

Spend time practising how you will answer questions such as:

  • Tell me about yourself
  • Why do you want to work in this industry?
  • What are your best qualities?
  • Explain a situation in which you excelled
  • Explain a situation when you overcame a workplace problem
  • What can you bring to the role?
  • What do you offer that others may not?
  • What do you do when you’re not working?

5) Take your time

Sometimes our nerves can get the better of us, so try and relax. You don’t have to rush. We recommend that you take your time to think about what you’ve been asked and how best to answer. It is likely you will be asked questions you haven’t practised; don’t let that throw you. Keep in mind that answers don’t always have to relate to work; think about situations socially (organising a group holiday, for example), or those to do with clubs you’re a member of (planning a fundraising event, organising the team to work together better).

6) Ask questions

Be ready to ask questions; it’s likely you’ll be asked if you have any at the end of the interview (you can ask questions throughout as well). Think about what you would like to know before the interview.

Examples of questions you might like to ask could include:

  • What are the challenges in the role?
  • Why is the role available?
  • What are the current major projects?
  • How many people are in the team?
  • What is the recruitment process and when will I hear from you?

7) Follow up

Send a thank you email to the person who interviewed you. Thank them for their time and the opportunity. Let them know you’re excited about the opportunity and you’re looking forward to hearing from them.

Networking for Fun and Profit

Posted: May 26, 2016 in Business, Careers, Education, Meetings
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At every stage of your career it is important that you build and maintain your network. Your network is people you meet who may assist with your career and business development. Your network may help with a project, provide advice, introduce you to someone, or they may think of you when they hear of a job opportunity you’re suited to.

Your network may include: current and past colleagues, friends and people you know socially who know what is going on in particular organisations and industries, former secondary school friends and people you met while doing tertiary study.

You can increase your network by meeting and being introduced to relevant people. Attend relevant events and connect with people on social media; LinkedIn is perfect for business networks. Ensure you follow up with people you meet who may be able to assist you.

Networking is a skill you can develop with practice – the more networking you do, the easier it will become. Here are some tips to help:

  1. Before you attend an event, make a plan and prepare your elevator speech; be able to describe yourself and your business clearly and concisely.
  2. Determine what you want to achieve from the event; who do you want to meet, and what do you want to educate people about?
  3. While at events watch and listen to others to find out what techniques people use, and what suits you.
  4. Be positive; you want to be someone who people want to talk to again.
  5. Follow up after the event. When following up be mindful and respect the time of the person you are meeting.

A final tip “the secret to successful networking” is to seek out ways to help others first, then see what they can do for you later – once they owe you one!

And remember to maintain your network by keeping in touch. Share information, keep up-to-date, ask for relevant introductions and introduce people as required.

…another satisfied customer…benefits from Solar

Posted: October 7, 2014 in Business, Clients, Media
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With prices rising of Gas and Electricity as well as the Government (Labour or Liberal) flip-flopping on carbon and other taxes – Smart home owners are installing SOLAR panels.  

With many benefits from reduced bills to doing your bit for the environment – Going Solar is the smart choice.

Hear a real testimonial from Ken M., Surrey Hills who switched to solar and is happy to share the

If you want to find out more get in touch with them – LIKE on Facebook, follow on Twitter and Google+

Visit the website – http://www.moresolarenergy.com.au

What are your thoughts? Let us know by dropping a comment below via our Facebook comment box. Make sure you follow us on Twitter @Sensei_Global and like us on Facebook.

How To Get ISO 9001 Certification (A step-by-step guide)

Posted: September 23, 2014 in Business, Clients
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The first step of any journey is always the hardest. The decision to begin something is tougher than the actual journey. As a Business Owner who realises the benefits of ISO 9001 certification and having made the decision to start the certification process: YOU have already taken the first step.

Your Anitech Consultant can walk you through the remaining steps.

While the process is very detailed the following steps are a guide to the different phases of the certification process.

Step #1 – Preparation:

This step may seem trivial and most Certification companies as well as businesses tend to overlook this step.

At Anitech Consulting we believe that diligent preparation is the foundation of a smooth and effective Certification process.

Some of the key preparation phase requirements are appointing a Business Representative, ensuring access to all Operational Policies/Procedures and Prepare employees and get their buy-in.

Step #2 – Documentation:

Perhaps the most dreaded part of the certification process is the documentation phase.

However, Anitech Consulting can get your business the required ISO 9001 documentation quickly and at minimal cost.

The key documents required are Process Flowcharts, Quality Manuals, Procedures Manuals, Work-Flow Instructions and Forms to name a few.

While documentation is not interchangeable between businesses, we will customise the documentation to be specific and suitable for your business.

Step #3 – Implementation:

As stated earlier effective preparation, specifically getting employee buy-in, will ensure this most crucial stage is smooth and effective.

Working across your business and with different employees (the layers can vary based on size of your business and number of employees) this phase will show the benefits of the new ISO 9001 processes.

For larger businesses you can have Line managers or Department heads work with their teams to ensure implementation and training. For a smaller business the entire team can train and implement the processes together.

Step #4 – Internal Audits:

This phase is conducted by an auditor to ensure your business is following all the ISO 9001 requirements.

This internal audit can be conducted by the Business representative or in larger organisations multiple employees can be trained as internal auditors.

Anitech Consulting recommends that to ensure continued compliance these internal audits are conducted at periodic intervals.

Step #5 – Certification:

Finally, to achieve the ISO 9001 certification it is necessary to select an ISO 9001 registrar who will send an independent auditor to perform the Certification Audit.

If you have appointed Anitech Consulting to walk you through the certification steps this step is a mere formality; as we have years of experience.

Congratulations! You are now certified.

You can Now start getting the benefits of proudly promoting your status as an ISO 9001 certified business.

You can send Press Releases, use the ISO 9001 certification on you Marketing collateral and most importantly acknowledge your employees whose hard work has made this possible .

We recommend you call Anitech Consulting today. We are available and always willing to guide you through the ISO9001 process and work with you to make sure that your business implements the correct processes.

What are your thoughts? Let us know by dropping a comment below via our Facebook comment box. Make sure you follow us on Twitter @Sensei_Global and like us on Facebook.

5 Lame Excuses That Successful Certified Businesses Never Make

Posted: September 16, 2014 in Business, Clients
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“It’s Always the suppliers fault”. “It’s Sometimes the customers fault”. “It’s Mostly my employees fault”. “It’s Never my fault”.

Any business owner that has said those word is probably not in business anymore. As a good business owner or entrepreneur you know that the buck stops at your desk.

Excuses and pointing the blame away from yourself and your decisions are not productive or profitable.

While most business owners know this they still make lame excuses when it comes to Certification.

Lame Excuse #1 – I do not need Certification:

The Business owner does not realise that without certification there are no processes and employees are not performing to their potential.

Lame Excuse #2 – There is too much paperwork:

No one likes extra paperwork but if that was the case then why do you do BAS statements?

Try saying that about your Tax Returns?

How about those pesky Invoices to customers so you can get PAID?

Paperwork can be tedious but Certification paperwork is a one-time exercise that has long lasting benefits.

Unlike Taxes that happen every year.

Lame Excuse #3 – I do not have the time.

A good decision maker (which every business owner needs to be) knows the old saying that ‘if you have a task to complete in 60 minutes take 50 minutes to create a detailed plan and 10 minutes of precise action’.

Making time NOW to go through the certification process will save many hours for yu and your employees in the future.

Lame Excuse #4 – I do not understand Certification.

If you said that about everything you would never learnt anything new.

The task of making ISO 9001 certification simple and clarifying all of your queries is what Anitech Consulting do best.

An Anitech Consultant will take the time to clearly work with you through your business needs and guide you step-by-step through the process.

Lame Excuse #5 – There is no need for my business to be Certified:

There are atleast 10 good reasons for your business to be certified.

Creating clear processes for your business, Wining larger contracts, Getting more international business, Sanding out from your competitors and Creating systems that ensure your business keep running smoothly so you can take a holiday.

We recommend calling us today. We are available and always willing to guide you through the ISO9001 process and work with you to make sure that your business implements the correct processes.

We also want to congratulate you on being a Business Owner who takes responsibility which a true sign of a good leader.

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Here’s Why You Must Convince Your Employer to get ISO9001 Certified

Posted: September 9, 2014 in Business, Clients
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People are the most valuable Asset of a Business. People are also the biggest Liability of most Businesses. A contradiction in terms. BUT so true.

Your employees are a crucial part to ensure the product is ready for sale and/or the service is delivered.

Employees are the first point of contact and the face of a business when they deal with customers.

How an employee performs with customers has a direct impact on the profit of a company and the ability of a business to get new customers and retain existing ones.

Bad, incompetent or malicious employees can spell the death of a business.

The reality is that most employees want to do a good job and do not consciously try and jeopardise relations with customers.

The main reason employees do no perform optimally is the lack of clear processes which impacts implementation of instructions.

The effectiveness of ISO systems being implemented depend on numerous factors.

As with most business You want to give your employees clear instructions and effective processes that result in positive outcomes and reduce inefficiency.

Guess what?

Your Employees want the same thing as you.

If your employees want to review current practices and introduce new roles and responsibilities – they are asking for ISO Certification.

If your employees want quality instructions, policy statements and procedures – they are asking for ISO Certification.

If your employees want to integrate best practice into daily tasks – they are asking for ISO Certification.

If your employee requests senior management to commit to monitor, control and improve quality – they are asking for ISO Certification.

If your employees care about providing the best customer experience, be it service or product delivery, – they are asking for ISO Certification.

At Anitech Consultant, we like your employees (if they are requesting ISO9001 Certification) because they are speaking our language. We want the best for Your Business and Your Employees.

We recommend calling us today. We are available and always willing to guide you through the ISO9001 process and work with you to make sure that your business implements the correct processes.

We also want to congratulate you on having excellent employees.

What are your thoughts? Let us know by dropping a comment below via our Facebook comment box. Make sure you follow us on Twitter @Sensei_Global and like us on Facebook.

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