Kirsty Robertson, CEO of Caritas Australia, shares some advice for those in the social sector on how to acknowledge the hardships going on around you, while recognising that you are not responsible for the overall outcome – only for the part you play.

After sharing her inspiring insights about women’s leadership in the aid and development sector at our International Women’s Day event last month, Rosie agreed to have a one-on-one chat with us about her career thus far and the importance of being conscious of our self-talk, especially when it comes to achieving leadership roles.

Being promoted from the frontlines to a managerial position may seem like a step up. But for some, this new role can be disenchanting, resulting in good employees leaving their positions.

Yes, you have your track record, your skills, your personality, and your personal brand, but you know that the ultimate power is with the interviewer.

Gone are the formal, stilted rules governing the “Dear Sir/Madam” page-length introductions. As attention spans shrink, emails pile up, and recruiters and HR people are busier than ever, cover letters have simplified.

While it can be tough, candidates without postgraduate studies can still break into the sector — by focusing on building strong networks and marketing themselves.

It can be disheartening when the search drags on. Here are a few things you can do to stay on track.