Job Hunting News

More on the world of job interviews. I have a generally low opinion of recruiters. The reasons legion but here are a few: a lack of ethics, unprofessionalism, nepotism, double dealing, a failure to disclose the truth, etc. I've sat on interviews and heard recruiters...

Amidst rising unemployment, declining job ads, and a dwindling number of expected rate cuts, household spending is stalling, despite robust levels of working-age population growth, largely driven by migration. The latest ABS household spending data shows that in...

Australia’s private job agencies are failing to get jobseekers into long-term work, despite costing taxpayers millions of dollars each year, documents show. Just 11.7% of jobseekers in Australia found long-term employment through a job provider in the latest financial...

Republic Resumes is specialising in writing resumes and cover letters for plant operators and others for the T2D major project. The T2D Project is the final 10.5km section of the North-South Corridor, and will complete 78km of non-stop, traffic light-free motorway...

I've provided the latest info on writing LinkedIn sites. Like in the old song, Stairway to Heaven, there are two paths you can go by … but for my money, I’d follow the Hootsuite link. For those with no idea, I’ve created a basic ‘How to’ guide below. At Republic...

AI programs such as ChatGPT and Gemini are heaven-sent for people who don’t want to think. For them, AI is a way to avoid work and this is a major issue for businesses and recruiters. AI programs are trained on past data only and the quality of that data may be loaded...

This is from the ABC in Tasmania about training migrant women. I have made some edits and included some quotes from myself about recruiter and employer race prejudice. "Many skilled migrant women find it hard to get a job in Australia as either their qualifications...

Unemployment rose by 33,900 in September, and the number of those employed rose by 14,900, with the size of the labour force growing by 48,800 people but the real story is the number of people under-utilised. In trend terms, ABS defined unemployment remained steady at...

The competition to land a good job is fierce. I’m a professional resume writer and career adviser and I’m going to guide you through the minefield of job hunting and help you land that special job. First of all, get yourself a LinkedIn account. Recruiters scan them...

One of the conclusions from new research from Stanford found many employees are now using AI tools to create low-effort and low-quality crap that ends up creating more work for their co-workers. Riffing on the idea of AI slop, researchers have named this “workslop”....

As a professional resume writing and communications expert, I’ve got doubts about the scientific validity of behavioural style job interview questions but they’re popular and if you’re in the job market, you’ll cop them. Here’s a good insight on behavioural interview...

The best resumes do more than list job titles and responsibilities. They strategically showcase accomplishments, match skills to specific roles, and tell a compelling career story. A resume does far more than simply list your work history. It provides the essential...

A good article from the Sydney Morning Herald by Bec Wilson on working and retirement. Older people are working longer but keep in mind, if they’re on the tools, chances are their shoulders and knees are shot. While it’s not one-in-one out, people over 65 who work...

I’m getting people coming to me with tales of woe about their AI-created resumes. “Please Malcolm”, they say, “can you fix it?” Recruiters and employers are spiking up to 80 per cent of job applications if they suspect automation was involved. if you put your brain in...

This is from Jody McDonald at Arielle recruitment in Sydney. It neatly sums up the issue with AI written resumes. If you disengage your brain and let AI do the work for you, prepare for rejection and disappointment. “Outsourcing the task of writing your resume to the...

A professional resume from Republic Resumes is your personal marketing tool. It’s the first impression you make on potential employers, showcasing your skills, experience, and qualifications. A well-crafted resume can be the key to securing interviews and advancing...

Yet another story about age prejudice. Bob Epps was at the peak of his career in senior management when he was unexpectedly made redundant in his mid-50s. The now 63-year-old picked up some contract work, but repeated rejection left a bitter taste as he tried to land...

Beware of AI resume scanners. You’ve written the resume and it’s a killer. You’re perfect for the job. Education. Tick. Training. Tick. Referees. Tick. You’ve even got a short testimonial from the head of HR when you did a workplace for the company you’re applying...

Westpac’s loss at the Fair Work Commission over a staff member’s request to permanently work from home sets a legal precedent. This week, the Fair Work Commission found in favour of an employee from Westpac’s mortgage operations team, who challenged the bank after it...

It’s as if they have put the dumbest guys in the room in charge of recruitment and AI. Insulting beyond belief. This is Anna Spargo-Ryan, The Guardian. “I’ve recently found myself back on the job market after my department was made redundant. My new life looks like...