Connie's Profile

The second profile is for our Director, Connie. She is an inspiration to us all and makes TalentWax a joy to be part of.

How did you begin your career in Human Resources?
I was working as an Accountant and wanted to make a career change. I registered with a recruitment company and 4 weeks later I had moved from Accounting managing a specialist Accounting Recruitment Company in Parramatta for Centacom.
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What inspired you to become a TalentWax Consultant?
I enjoy mentoring people to exceed their personal expectations they have of themselves.
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What do you believe are the main differences between TalentWax and other career support services?
Our Mentors!
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What do you think are the main challenges facing job hunters at present?
Lack of positions vacant.
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What elements of the job application process do you think are commonly mishandled among candidates?
Preparation, Presentation and Persistence!
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What advice would you have for those people who could improve in these areas?
Talk to a TalentWax Mentor…
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When you have been a job candidate, how have you kept your nerves under control?
I would always remember that I was there to interview them as well…. Is this the company I wanted to work for? If that did not work I would imagine them naked and remind myself they are human just like me.

What else has worked for you in the past as a candidate?
Dressing for the occasion.. Clean shoes, nail polish perfect, not too much jewellery… If I looked good, I felt fantastic.. I was confident… It came across at interview. I always got the job but I did not always take it.
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What is your perception of the recruitment industry at present?
Increased focus on technology. “The calm before the storm.” A return to old fashion values.
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How do you believe candidates should manage relationships with recruiters?
When being interviewed by the recruiter, this is the perfect question to ask them – "How should we manage this relationship how do you see it going, what can I expect." I would also send them an email each week with my weekly update and to make sure they don’t forget me.
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What do you find most rewarding about delivering TalentWax?
Watching an individual’s confidence grow. These are life time changes.
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What would you most like to achieve as a TalentWax consultant?
100% success and a network of new friends.
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What does success mean to you?
Having the ability to dream and the resources to try and achieve them.
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What do you like doing in your spare time?
Spending Sunday with family and friends enjoying a home cooked meal and a good bottle of wine. Working in my garden and making beaded jewellery.
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What are you passionate about?
People
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What is the best compliment you’ve ever received?
“After meeting you I know why you called your company Integrity.”
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What is your greatest personal achievement?
Being Tom’s Mum.
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Which famous person would you like to be stuck in a lift with?
Gordon Ramsay
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What’s your favourite book?
Pride & Prejudice
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What are you focused on learning more about this year?
Life after death and the GFC
New beginnings
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