Christine Khor
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Christine Khor
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Passionate about sharing my experience and knowledge, I use my love of writing to share advice, tips and insights about career, recruitment, being a woman in business, being a mother, and being a successful entrepreneur through my blog.

Every chance I have to add value, I take. One way that I strive to do this is through my writing. Read my blogs below.

The Secret Formula to Great Leadership
The Secret Formula to Great Leadership

What is the elusive formula for perfect leadership?  What does it take to be an outstanding leader in your field?  Chorus Executive has been speaking to the finalists for CEO Magazine’s Executive of the Year Awards to find out what has led to their success and what they’ve learned throughout their leadership journeys.  

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LeadershipChristine KhorOctober 9, 2014leadership, CEO, Chorus ExecutiveComment
Recruitment is the New Black
Recruitment is the New Black

We were recently published in the latest issue of CEO Magazine.  Check out our article "Recruitment is the New Black" and find out why excellent hiring is the skill every CEO needs. 

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RecruitmentChristine KhorOctober 1, 2014Recruitment, CEO, executive, Chorus ExecutiveComment
Parental Guidance Recommended
Parental Guidance Recommended

Here’s a scary thought:

We are currently raising the next generation of leaders, business owners and entrepreneurs.  One of us is currently raising the child or young adult who will eventually become Prime Minister of this country in the year 20-whatever.

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RecruitmentChristine KhorSeptember 25, 2014education, graduates, emloyment, skillsComment
Discrimination masquerading as "Culture Fit"
Discrimination masquerading as "Culture Fit"

Crafting the culture of a workplace is a key part of any successful operation, however there seems to be a fundamental misunderstanding of what ‘culture fit’ means and how it should be assessed in prospective hires. 

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CultureChristine KhorAugust 26, 2014discrimination, Culture, Recruitment Comment
Why you need a personal website
Why you need a personal website

‘Personal Branding’ is a term that has been popping up more and more in current discourse.  Many people claim to know what it’s all about and yet many people don’t practise good personal branding.

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Christine KhorJuly 31, 2014Personal branding, developmentComment
There’s a reason specialists exist.
There’s a reason specialists exist.

If you had an ear ache, would you go to a gynaecologist?

I hope not. That would be awkward.

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Christine KhorJuly 27, 2014Recruitment, specialists, HRComment
First 90 Days of a New Hire
First 90 Days of a New Hire

It is natural that every new hire will want to make a positive first impression, however the pressure to prove oneself can often be overwhelming, particularly at an executive level. 

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Christine KhorJune 30, 2014executive, Recruitment, onboarding Comment
Is technology impairing our ability to discover talent?
Is technology impairing our ability to discover talent?

What really happens to your CV when you apply for a job?

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Christine KhorJune 3, 2014technology, talent sourcing, talent attraction, RecruitmentComment
The Catch 22 of Qualifications vs. Experience
The Catch 22 of Qualifications vs. Experience

In terms of formal education, it seems that candidates are damned if they do and damned if they don’t.

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Christine KhorMay 5, 2014job seeking, talent sourcing, qualifications, experienc Comment
4 Reasons Small Businesses Win at Creative Problem Solving
4 Reasons Small Businesses Win at Creative Problem Solving

There are pros and cons to small business but it can often be the best environment for innovation and creative problem solving, serving a valuable purpose in our society. 

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Christine KhorApril 30, 2014small business, innovation, policy, managementComment
Do you feel like a fraud?
Do you feel like a fraud?

I’m often astounded by the amount of successful people I meet who doubt themselves and their abilities, secretly feeling like con artists, paranoid that someone will uncover their fraudulent rise to success.

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Christine KhorApril 28, 2014coaching, executive, management, peopleComment
Should you be the hunter or prey?
Should you be the hunter or prey?

Most companies already understand the importance of making a business attractive to prospective employees, however many don't often think about making their leaders more attractive prey.

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Christine KhorApril 7, 2014Recruitment, talent attractionComment
What’s the best investment?  You.
What’s the best investment? You.

It’s alarming to hear that 89% of Australians think it’s solely up to their employer to ensure their skills meet the demands of their job, despite changing job requirements.

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Christine KhorMarch 5, 2014career, personal developmentComment
Why you should care about employees coming out of the closet
Why you should care about employees coming out of the closet

I’d like to think that I’m a seasoned ‘grown up’ but there are still things in this world that I just don’t understand and look at with a child-like sense of incredulity.  One of them is homophobia.  I just don’t get it.

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Christine KhorJanuary 14, 2014Culture, discrimination, wellbeing, productivityComment
Top skills marketers need in 2014
Top skills marketers need in 2014

Two years ago I wrote about the top skills required to succeed in marketing in 2012. Though the same skills remain imperative, there has been an emergence of other sought-after skills for marketing professionals to have in their arsenal for 2014. 

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Christine KhorJanuary 7, 2014Marketing, skillsComment
The Death of the Resume... Is Nowhere In Sight
The Death of the Resume... Is Nowhere In Sight

 I’ve seen so many articles preaching about the death of the resume, the end of the formal selling document, how LinkedIn has rendered the CV redundant. 

This is simply not true and hiring managers who think it is will be doing their company a disservice. Let me explain why…

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Christine KhorDecember 2, 2013Recruitment, resume, job seeking, LinkedInComment
Could you work for someone significantly younger than you?
Could you work for someone significantly younger than you?

In a recent survey of our candidates, 95% said they would be happy to work for someone significantly younger than them.

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Christine KhorNovember 11, 2013leadership, management, employment, discrimination, mentoringComment
Australia’s got no talent*
Australia’s got no talent*

I told John Howard that Australia's got no talent.   Find out why!

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Christine KhorNovember 6, 2013Chorus Executive, talent sourcing, innova Comments
Yes Men need not apply
Yes Men need not apply

Could your business benefit from a Red Team?

Businesses suffer in an environment of Yes Men. We look at how a business can flourish when analysis, critical thinking and voicing dissent is championed.

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Christine KhorOctober 7, 2013leadership, culture, innovation, strategyComment
What makes a good mentoring program?
What makes a good mentoring program?
Christine KhorAugust 29, 2013mentoring, growth, personal development, career, strategyComment
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