AI recruitment in chaos

AI recruitment in chaos

Job hunters whose applications are being rapidly knocked back are airing their frustration as experts warn of the discriminatory risks of relying too heavily on AI for hiring, according to a story in the Sydney Morning Herald. In a LinkedIn post earlier this year,...
Testimonials tell the truth about this resume writer

Testimonials tell the truth about this resume writer

As a resume writer, evidence from former clients about my professionalism and results-based employment products is like gold. “There aren’t enough stars on Google to express how awesome my experience was with Malcolm’s resume services! I applied for a job outside of...
‘Misery’ index on the rise

‘Misery’ index on the rise

The misery index was created by economist Arthur Okun who, in the late 1960s, reckoned if you add the level of unemployment to the inflation rate, you have a rudimentary insight into misery – unless you’re rolling in cash and have two or three freehold properties. The...
AI and a tight economy are cutting graduate jobs

AI and a tight economy are cutting graduate jobs

This story about Ai and job cuts is from Sally Rawsthorne at the SMH. Entry level jobs for university leavers are being cut and yet it’s vitally important for them to know how to use AI. A case of knowing your enemy? I’ve added some timely info on AI and jobs...
Could a resume writing service help me find a job?

Could a resume writing service help me find a job?

This Q&A on resume writers appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald in January. A good professional writer will improve one’s short-listing chances by 30-40 percent. Whether the client actually gets the job is another question. Q. I’ve been applying for jobs but...
Interview questions interviewers can’t ask

Interview questions interviewers can’t ask

It’s important to be aware of the interview questions that recruiters and employers shouldn’t be asking you. This is from SEEK and it’s a good read. Employers use job interviews as a way to work out how suitable you are for a role – and the interview is an ideal...