AI is hype – for now

AI is hype – for now

The story below is the voice of reason by SMH economics editor, Ross Gittens. A lot of spin and some reality about AI. It’s a bubble which will burst but the long term effects of AI will be most interesting. AI. AI. AI. Maybe if I utter those magic initials one more...
HR is not your friend

HR is not your friend

This is an American story from The Guardian but it may ring bells with many people who work for Australian organisations. Don’t trust HR with your career. NK Beale knew something was wrong when her boss started sending her listings for other job openings. “My manager...
Teen job interview questions

Teen job interview questions

Teen job interviews are nerve wracking and more so if you’ve never done one. Take the time to practice how you would answer the questions below so they reflect you, as a person and as a candidate for employment. Why Are You Looking for a Job? Of course, everyone...
Play it straight with your resume

Play it straight with your resume

Some job hunters are fabricating new employment histories, specialised licenses and job references on their resumes. The rise in résumé fraud can be traced to the rise in unemployment, coupled with tough competition in the labour market. Resume fraud is a legal issue...
Banks even bigger bastards

Banks even bigger bastards

National Australia Bank will cut 410 jobs in its technology and enterprise division just one day after ANZ announced it was cutting 3500 full-time workers. The big four bank announced the major restructure would impact 728 workers, including 410 permanent cuts to...