In tough times, Republic’s testimonials keep coming

In tough times, Republic’s testimonials keep coming

Testimonials sort the wheat from the chaff. When I started Republic Resumes in 2007, I wanted to use my professional writing and editing skills to get people in Adelaide short-listed for work and to land jobs. The Republic drafting system is a proven winner. We get...
Cover letters that work

Cover letters that work

Cover letters are the first chance you get to stand out to your potential employer. The sole point of a cover letter is to draw attention to your resume, which holds all of your relevant information, experience and skills. In four or five paragraphs, you should be...
The ATS resume rejection myth

The ATS resume rejection myth

The ATS rejection myth has fuelled an entire industry of dodgy resume optimisation services, ATS-friendly template seller and keyword-stuffing advice. There is no credible research supporting the 75% rejection claim. In fact, data from industry insiders and Harvard...
Check the job criteria and check it again

Check the job criteria and check it again

We often get requests to update a resume and draft a cover letter, in partnership with the client, to apply for a specific job. In a few cases, the client hasn’t looked or doesn’t realise they don’t have the ESSENTIAL experience or qualifications, for a key part of...
In tough times, Republic’s testimonials keep coming

Thumbs up for Google reviews

I’ve noticed an unfortunate phenomenon amongst some clients – especially professionals – who are happy to use our services but afraid to leave a Google review in case their employer reads it. I have written more than 5000 resumes and employment products and not...