‘Futureproof’ your career from AI

‘Futureproof’ your career from AI

 If AI takes hold, 130,000 jobs lost will seem like a drop in a bucket. This story is really an ad to go to trades school – nothing wrong with that. As for an arts degree – well, they’re worthy – and you can use them as a fly swatter. There is no such thing as...
Beware of dodgy resume writers

Beware of dodgy resume writers

In the last month I’ve had three very angry Adelaide people complain bitterly about their experience at a ‘so called local’ resume writing franchise in Adelaide. This franchise ranks high on Adelaide Google Maps yet the writer lives in Melbourne. The clients sent...
Young and ready to work in Adelaide?

Young and ready to work in Adelaide?

How to find a job in Adelaide when you don’t have a posh surname, didn’t go to a private school and your Dad isn’t an investment banker? October, November and early December are good months to look for work in Adelaide because recruiters want to fill vacancies before...
Millions of jobs at risk with AI

Millions of jobs at risk with AI

You know things are perilous when News Australia delivers a full news article on a progressive economist warning of the dangers of AI. Compelling and alarming reading. A leading Australian economist has delivered a blistering reality check to federal politicians,...
Bupa HR Head guilty of over-sharing

Bupa HR Head guilty of over-sharing

I feel a bit sorry for the former head of HR at BUPA. She got the context of the event wrong. This story is from the AFR and I have included a comment. Ice-breaker games in corporate settings are usually harmless bordering on the inane. What’s your favourite movie?...