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Lying by omission on a resume
This is a problem for resume writers as we don’t always know if the client is avoiding telling all the information. We have to go on trust. One resume writer in Melbourne told an Adelaide client that he’s a local (he’s tricking Google Maps). She then came to us. He...
Avoid the retirement void and follow one’s interests
When I started Republic Resumes in Adelaide about 10 per cent of my clients were retirees wanting to work part time or casually. I focused on their interests and targeted their resumes to new careers. Jennie Deneefe didn't know what to expect when, at 63, she...
Achievements beat duties on a resume
As an Adelaide resume writer I get this question a lot. Why focus on achievements and good results in a resume and cover letter? The reasons are simple. A person who wants to hire a car mechanic, knows what a car mechanic does. An architectural firm seeking a new...
Deadline breakers terminated
Everyone has an excuse for breaking writing deadlines. The dog died. Car accident. Sick uncle. Dog ate it (same dog). Computer failure. Wedding anniversary. Alien invasion. We’ve heard them all. I just a person break two deadlines without emailing or calling me to...
Is LinkedIn worth the hassle?
I write LinkedIn sites for people and a client recently was head hunted for a position in Adelaide. To be honest, I don't know how successful they are. I suggest rarely for school leavers and graduates. The job market is sluggish and unemployment is rising as...
Whyalla steelworks on last legs
The Whyalla steelworks looks cooked as debt mounts on top of debt for so-called ‘knight in shining armour’ and GFG owner Sanjeev Gupta. About 3000 people work at the plant and there are another 1500 ancillary jobs, providing contractual and other services. It is the...
Job search strategies for senior executives
This blog focuses on executive job search strategies and tactics. Forget the ‘shotgun’ job search method Many executives still use the ‘shotgun’ method to conduct a job search. They read the job ads and submit a standard resume to as many job boards as they can find....
Google reviews ‘disappear’
You wake up one morning and find that five bona fide Google reviews from clients have disappeared. Every now and then Google launches a global program which crawls through reviews and if it sees anything which does not conform to its tight and anonymous criteria, it...
Check the Google reviews first
How important are Google reviews when you are hiring a resume writer to help you get a job? They're 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 for...
Hospitality business model – stolen wages
Ali had been working the graveyard shift serving late-night city revellers in a Sydney convenience store since he arrived in Australia in 2022, according to the ABC. For the first few months he received regular pay, which helped keep him afloat as he studied for his...
Dodgy qualifications in a CV? You’re history
The head of the Northern Territory public service has warned staff to "carefully verify" employee qualifications, after the anti-corruption watchdog found a public officer lied on their resume to win high-ranking jobs. The Commissioner for Public Employment Vicki...
Good and bad cover letters
I’m always on the lookout for good short articles on cover letters. The link below from Seek uses a nice infographic to show the distinction between a good cover letter and a bad cover letter....
Migrants? Forget ’em. There’s 100,000 older job seekers
It’s farcical that the Federal Government is considering flooding the jobs market with migrants when there are 100,000 older job seekers looking for work There are also about 400,000 people on the aged pension who want to work more. A MAX Solutions study showed that...
Non-payer does a runner
We rarely get clients who don’t pay – except for Jason Williams. His most recent job was as a mechanical fitter for High Impact Solutions at Roxby Downs. “Just wondering if I can get a resume done up i have one atm but needs more?” Williams wrote. He sent his resume...
Resume text scanning – why was my job application rejected in 10 minutes
Text scanning gone MAD! This Q&A sums up almost everything that is wrong with recruitment. It's by Jonathan Rivett, a career adviser who writes for the SMH. The use of algorithms and text scanning devices are shunting resumes from well qualified and experienced...
Beware the word ‘passion’ in job ads
As an Adelaide resume writer I rarely use the word 'passion' as it's a cliche and empty of meaning. The word can also hide all number of sins in a job ad. The story below is from the ABC and I’ve made a few comments as well. From an outsider's perspective, certain...
Teacher turned florist – a career change
Of course it’s easy to do a career change from a teacher to a florist when you have a 60 hectare property. But doing a floristry qualification is a good start if you live in the city. This story is from the ABC. More than a decade of teaching has taught Natalie Brock...
Nearly a million Australians work two jobs or more
Many Australians, especially women, have been working two jobs since the GFC. Inflation is part of the problem as are flat wages but the real issue is under-employment, massive inefficiencies in the economy and a tax system that is a relic of the past. The higher cost...
Behavioural interviews made easy
As a professional resume writing and communications expert, I’ve got doubts about the scientific validity of behavioural interviews but they’re popular and if you’re in the job market, you’ll cop them. Here’s a good insight on behavioural interview questions from the...
Achievements in resumes and cost analysis of using resume writers
This is a double-header post. Why are achievements in resumes so important and a cost-benefit analysis of using resume writers based in Adelaide Why focus on achievements and good results in a resume and cover letter? The reasons are simple. A person who wants to hire...
Resumes that go to work for you
I build expert resumes, cover letters and LinkedIn profiles, which unleash an unbeatable business case to promote you as a ‘must have’ asset to an employer.