“People do feel their options are limited, particularly with a home loan or kids, and they find TAFE options or micro-credentials instead of an undergraduate, or postgraduate course,” she said. “Internships and networking are necessary and are usually unpaid, which many feel they cannot accommodate while adding to their HECS debt.” Lambart said some people saved up before changing careers and others were able to work part-time, but these were not options for everyone.

Research from employment marketplace SEEK reveals that imposter syndrome is a very common experience, with half (50%) of Australian workers saying they have experienced imposter syndrome at work before¹. Left unchecked, it can significantly impact worker well-being and productivity and can hold one back from achieving their full potential in their career. In this article, Leah explains how employers can better support employees experiencing imposter syndrome

Half of New Zealand workers say they experience imposter syndrome at work, according to research from employment marketplace SEEK. SEEK’s resident career coach Leah Lambart said people have imposter feelings all the time but there are ways that you can overcome imposter syndrome.

These feelings arise when you’re about to put yourself out of your comfort zone by doing something like a job interview, a pitch, or public speaking, she said.

If youIf you’re considering taking a new job, the people you work alongside are a fairly important part of your future role satisfaction. So, how can you tell if a boss is going to be a joy to work with, or an absolute joy kill? We spoke with Leah Lambart, a SEEK Careers Coach, to find out the red flags that’ll suggest your future boss may make your life more difficult than it needs to be.

If you’re aiming to take the number one leadership role in your organisation, new data around what makes a ‘bad boss’, should inform you of exactly what not to do if you want that top spot. Seek’s career coach, Leah Lambart explains the reasons behind employees labelling their manager as a ‘bad boss’.

“We all have different personalities, different communication and working styles and not everyone is going to gel,” she says.

“If we don’t recognise or discuss these differences, they can have a huge impact on employees and managers, both personally and professionally”.

Lambart says some people end up feeling their manager doesn’t like them, can lose confidence or enjoyment in their role, and may even start to look for work elsewhere.

Leah Lambart, Career & Interview Coach at Relaunch Me, shares her top 10 tips to succeed in your graduate or internship role.

“When they move into a leadership role, it’s really important that they develop those soft skills as well. This allows them to build relationships with their employees, colleagues and customers, but also to influence change and to lead people through change,” she says.

Here she shares five ideal leadership traits and ways to develop them.

When is the right time to ask for an inflation pay rise? Should you mention the cost of living? And how much should you be asking for?

“Labour experts would suggest that somewhere between 4.6 – 5.2% would be a starting point if you are looking for a pay rise to reflect the rate of inflation,” says Leah Lambart, a career coach at career guidance company, Relaunch Me.

The importance of our careers can often be overinflated. Hustle culture is at an all-time high and our capitalistic values may lead us to think we need to be ‘productive’ to be ‘purposeful’. So, you might as well choose work you love to make things more bearable.

It’s true; if you’re passionate about your work, you’re more likely to feel personal fulfilment and satisfaction. But our occupations shouldn’t be central to our identities and our passions can be pursued outside of paid work.

The idea of asking for money—more money than you’re already being given—is something women in particular find really challenging. It requires you, the employee, to go to your boss and tell them why you’re good at your job, why you’re a valuable asset to the company, and why you deserve to be paid more—essentially, you need to sing your own praises and make a bit of noise, which are things women have been conditioned not to do.

While interviews can be nerve-racking at times, they are a crucial part of landing a job.

So, how do you excel in a job interview?

Redundancies are sweeping across major companies in Australia right now, including Meta, Twitter, Amazon and Salesforce. If you are sadly among those affected by the lay-offs, you may be wondering what to do next.

“The first thing to do is to remind yourself – it was your position that was stood down, not you,” says Leah Lambart, career coach at Relaunch Me. “Know that this is not personal — it’s the result of a business decision and has nothing to do with you as a person. Redundancies are common, and there’s nothing to be ashamed of.”

A new trend is sweeping across workplaces around the world and it could help you stay in a job — it’s called career cushioning and involves future-proofing your career.

The hiring rate in Australia is down (-14% YOY) and 29% of leaders say they plan to cut headcount, says new LinkedIn data. As a result, according to a poll by the platform, 53% of the 1,700 surveyed said they are actively learning, while an additional 35% said they would like to add new skills. A mere 10% said they are comfortable in their current role. 

Is ‘career coach’ one of those job title you’ve heard of, but have no idea what the role actually entails? It’s one that’s gained popularity in recent years during ‘The Great Resignation’ and you might be left questioning whether you need one.

Or maybe on the flip side, considering whether you could act as a coach for others and bring in a second income stream.

Whether you’re starting fresh or looking to elevate your career, a career coach can be your guiding light! In an interview with ‘The Latch’ I also discuss the profession of a Career Coach!

Not everyone leaves a job with a giant novelty card and a gift voucher, and if you depart under a cloud the question of how to explain it to future job interviewers is a thorny one.

But whether it was a simple personality clash with a superior or something more serious like misconduct, the only way to deal with it is head on, according to career and interview coach Leah Lambart from Relaunch Me.

For this week’s Ask Lifehacker, we’ve got some advice from SEEK Career Coach Leah Lambart on how to make yourself more employable.

It seems like all anyone is talking about at the moment are jobs, employability and the workforce. That’s probably because the Australian Government held the Jobs and Skills Summit last week, and there were some really interesting insights into the current employment landscape in the country. But for people looking for a new job or struggling to find one, we’ve got some great tips on how to make yourself more employable.

For this week’s Ask Lifehacker, we’ve got some advice from SEEK Career Coach Leah Lambart on how to make yourself more employable.

In the latest instalment of ‘things people have been doing for ages but have now been given a name thanks to TikTok’, ‘rage applying’ is currently trending on the platform.

Hot on the heels of other TikTok-originating career trends like quiet quitting and career cushioning, Gen Z-ers and younger Millennials are sharing their stories about how they aren’t being appreciated in their roles, prompting them to apply to other jobs so they can leave their current situations.

It seems like all anyone is talking about at the moment are jobs, employability and the workforce. That’s probably because the Australian Government held the Jobs and Skills Summit last week, and there were some really interesting insights into the current employment landscape in the country. But for people looking for a new job or struggling to find one, we’ve got some great tips on how to make yourself more employable.

For this week’s Ask Lifehacker, we’ve got some advice from SEEK Career Coach Leah Lambart on how to make yourself more employable.

Have you already dismissed the temptation of a career change because you assume it means further study (and frankly, who has time for that)? Career coach Leah Lambart shares how to overcome those assumptions, explore new career options, and begin realigning your vocational pathway.

As we crawled towards the end of last year, a career rev-up was the last thing on many of our minds. (Much bigger priorities: sleep, beach, fun, family, friends and relaxation).

“If you don’t have natural empathy, dealing with patients over an extended time can become very tiresome as this is not a natural strength,” says Leah Lambart, Melbourne-based owner-director of a career coaching firm.

For workers in their late 20s or early 30s, deciding whether to enter management is a common dilemma explains Melbourne-based career coach Leah Lambart.

Leah Lambart, founder of Relaunch Me, says that social media has completely changed the game when it comes to keeping up appearances.

Lambart says she often sees clients who look successful online but are not earning enough money to pay the bills.

While it’s an unfortunate reality due to the current economic climate, career and interview coach from Relaunch Me, Leah Lambart and SEEK’s Resident Psychologist Sabina Read say you can recover professionally and restore your confidence after a redundancy.

Leah Lambart, Career Coach from Relaunch Me, says many people “feel that perhaps their expectations are too high,” and that they should stay in their job even if it makes them unhappy.But the truth is we all deserve to not only be satisfied, but fulfilled by our work.

Leah Lambart, Career Coach from Relaunch Me says resumes that are achievement-focused help employers discover how you have been successful in your previous roles. “Add key achievements under each of your most recent positions,” advises Lambart. This doesn’t necessarily have to include awards bonuses or promotions, but rather how you have made a difference to the business.

Advancing through a job application process can be thrilling, but sometimes you can get swept up in the moment and forget to find out all of the important information before you say yes to a job offer.

Advancing through a job application process can be thrilling, but sometimes you can get swept up in the moment and forget to find out all of the important information before you say yes to a job offer.

To help you out, we asked Matt Harrison, Managing Partner at Hope & Glory Executive, and Leah Lambart, Career Consultant at Relaunch Me, what to look out for and ask your prospective new employer.

Leah Lambart is a Career Coach from Relaunch Me and an expert when it comes to achieving career goals. Here are her five key tactics for setting realistic, achievable goals for your working life.

“Many job search coaches would say that networking is the most important and most effective way of landing your dream job,” says Leah Lambart, career coach at Relaunch Me. “Essentially, networking is about finding a job via who you know, rather than what you know.”

Leah Lambart, Career Coach from Relaunch Me, has worked with many people who have had to leave their places of work for a range of reasons. Here are her tips for talking about why you were let go.

“Think about the skills you’ve gained and the wins you’ve had,” Lambart advises. “Remember to document these on an ongoing basis to remind yourself of how much you’ve achieved even when you have bad days.”

Just how important are tailored resumes, squeaky clean social media profiles and comprehensive cover letters? We asked employers to share – and you might be surprised at their answers.

There are many reasons why career satisfaction is important, says Leah Lambart from Relaunch Me. “We spend so much time at work that being in a career that isn’t enjoyable or satisfying can have a very detrimental effect on our overall being.” Many people suffer from lack of confidence, stress and anxiety due to working in jobs that aren’t aligned with their strengths, interests or values.

“Some people have no problem doing this, but others find it extremely difficult and feel almost compelled to accept an offer, particularly if the recruitment process has been quite drawn out and involved,” says Leah Lambart, Career Coach at Relaunch Me.

Leah Lambart of Relaunch Me says, “Everyone seems to be on the treadmill; working late, coming in early, eating at their desks and working weekends. The problem is that lack of work-life balance over an extended period can lead to burnout, so it’s important to recognise the symptoms ahead of time.”

Many of us start a new year by setting resolutions or goals, but as time goes by we don’t always achieve them. We may have set too lofty a goal, or too many different resolutions at once, that we don’t know where to begin.

Do you ever get the feeling you’re self-sabotaging? Do you catch yourself dwelling on negative thoughts that you know you shouldn’t be thinking? The truth is, many of us do. But toxic thoughts are something successful people avoid for a reason: they harm your career.

Dramatic changes in the job market – and the way we live – have left many of us re-thinking our priorities in the wake of COVID-19, and doing some soul-searching into what really matters. And for many of us, it isn’t money.

Change to our working lives, routines, and the world around us can be hard – and it has been for many of us during COVID-19. But this kind of upheaval can also do something else: it can make us stop and reassess the way we’re living our lives and what we really want – including in our work.

If you’re concerned about job security, a career change to a whole new industry could seem tempting.

In fact, 41% of Australians have been rethinking their career due to COVID-19, SEEK research reveals.

But before you leave a job to make a swift move to a new industry, there are six potential pitfalls to consider. Leah Lambart, career coach at Relaunch Me, gives her insights.

“COVID-19 has caused uncertainty for many job seekers and while you may be concerned about your job options, it’s still important to consider whether a position is the right fit for you at the moment,” says SEEK’s Resident Psychologist Sabina Read.

Here Read and career and interview coach Leah Lambart share when and how you should consider turning down a job offer.

We asked Leah Lambart, Career and Interview Coach at Relaunch Me and Greg Kouwiloyan, Director at Method Recruitment Group for their tips on talking about skills in an interview setting.

Leah Lambart is a career and interview coach, and the director of Relaunch Me, a Melbourne-based service that helps people find more meaningful and fulfilling work. From recent school leavers to people in their 50s and 60s, Leah and her team have been assisting people to find their ‘career sweet spot’, where strengths and interests collide, since 2014. 

Career coach Leah Lambart says there are numerous career management strategies that workers can adopt to stay ahead of the competition.“Now is the time to really work on your skills,” Lambart says.When business does resume, there will be a lot of competition for jobs but if you can show recruiters how you worked on your skills during this period you will be in a much better position.”

Providing a potential employer with extensive insights or work samples can constitute free consultancy. Candidates might be asked to complete a cost-benefit analysis or review a set of accounts, says Melbourne-based career and interview coach and Relaunch Me director, Leah Lambart.

While salary is always important, other strategies can be used to attract candidates. The most sought-after perk is flexibility, says Leah Lambart, a career and interview coach and founder of Relaunch Me. Employees value “some leeway that allows them to attend a school event or go to an appointment without being made to feel guilty about it”.

Leah recommends assessing your own strengths and weaknesses to find out exactly what you can bring to a new role.“Before you go out to market you need to be able to identify, understand and articulate your key transferable skills and how you can apply them to your ideal role or industry. Brainstorm with a career coach or friend to get a list of your transferable skills”.

Lost your job because of the coronavirus? We spoke to a Melbourne careers expert and heard from Melburnians who made the switch to new employment. Here’s what they said.

Does burnout mean it’s time to check out – or are there ways to come back brighter and stronger? Career Coach Leah Lambart says nursing has many transferable skills, but challenging times don’t always signal the end of a career.

Does burnout mean it’s time to check out – or are there ways to come back brighter and stronger? Career Coach Leah Lambart says nursing has many transferable skills, but challenging times don’t always signal the end of a career.