Does the thought of another week at work fill you with dread or excitement? Have you found yourself ruminating about leaving your job, but unable to do anything about it for a range of very logical, sensible and energy depleting reasons. Perhaps you’ve been striving towards a long-held career goal only to find that once achieved it still seems lacking.

Living with the fear of losing your job?

Feeling powerless and anxious?

Uncertain of what to do?

You’ve made the tough decision that you want to change jobs, but interviewing for a new job fills you with dread, is something you haven’t done for years or when you have interviewed it hasn’t gone well. You’re not alone, performing confidently at interviews doesn't come naturally to many people. Most find it difficult to promote themselves and talk confidently about what they’re good at, their experience and achievements. However, if you understand how to interview well it will become less daunting and more likely you’ll land that new job. Amalia Chilianis, author of Work-a-holistic, a practical guide to changing careers shares her top 5 tips for nailing job interviews.

Yesterday I took my daughter to the airport where she and her year 7 class mates are embarking on a two-week New Zealand adventure. They will be hiking, white-water rafting, visiting glow worm caves, lakes, a glacier and so much more.