Fake jobs on the rise

Fake jobs on the rise

Beware of fake jobs. Here are 10 signs to watch for to help you decide whether the job opportunity is genuine or potentially a scam. If it’s too good to be true, it is. Someone posing as a recruiter contacts you If you’ve created your profile on Indeed, recruiters are...
Thumbs up for client Google reviews

Thumbs up for client Google reviews

Every now and then, when we’ve gone the extra 1000 kilometres for a client and crafted a unique resume or two within the quoted fee, we ask for a Google review. There’s lot of change in the labour market, in some part due to recessionary pressures but also some...
Workers leave jobs because of bad bosses

Workers leave jobs because of bad bosses

I could write a book about psycho and bad bosses. This story was from the Sydney Morning Herald. It could have gone in much harder on the physical and emotional damage a cracker boss can do. If in doubt, get a lawyer and another job. “In 2016, Mandy Hawtin was...
Google reviews are the gold standard for writers

Google reviews are the gold standard for writers

How important are Google reviews when you are hiring a resume writer to help you get a job? They are everything. What former clients say predicts the outcome of using that business. The Republic Resume drafting system is a proven winner. We get clients short-listed...
Regions beckon as young Aussies rethink city life

Regions beckon as young Aussies rethink city life

A slightly dodgy survey by the ComBank – ‘almost half?’ Really? Young people need to be aware of low job opportunities and petrol prices. Also the pull of family can be strong. But as a general idea, it’s a winner. “Almost half of Australians aged 18 to 29 are...