Personal resumes beat AI slop

Personal resumes beat AI slop

Recruiters warn there are serious risks for both employers and job seekers who rely on AI to churn out resume slop. One major problem is recruiters eyeball thousands of AI generated resumes and they lack motivation and quantitative results. Human-written resumes stand...
Applying for the Australian Public Service (APS)

Applying for the Australian Public Service (APS)

I’ve spent a lot of time – or rather too much time – in Canberra working in Federal politics, and the Australian Public Service (APS). I’m still trying to get warm after those winters! APS resumes require at least three drafts, so give a resume writer a...
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...