Cost benefits of hiring a resume writer

Cost benefits of hiring a resume writer

One notable aspect about being a professional resume writer, is the angst people go through over price. I understand it but it’s important to look at some facts. Some top line writing companies charge more than $1200 for an executive resume. We charge in the $200-$400...
RAA cut staff after deal

RAA cut staff after deal

The Advertiser reports that the RAA has made an $18.9m loss and has sacked 78 staff after making a deal Allianz Australia. The deal worth $642 million, gives Allianz control of RAA’s home and motor insurance book for 20 years. Last year’s annual report showed the top...
Jobseekers exploited by LinkedIn scammers

Jobseekers exploited by LinkedIn scammers

Tony Young is one of many Australians who have applied for work using websites like LinkedIn, only to realise it was a scam. The former tech executive has sent out applications for more than 400 jobs over the past three years. While responding to a job advertisement...
Dodgy job interview questions

Dodgy job interview questions

This Q&A about job interviews was in the Sydney Morning Herald recently. Good advice. I went for a job interview at a company in the same industry, and during the interview I explained, professionally, issues at my current workplace, and why I wanted to leave....
Achievements beat duties in a resume

Achievements beat duties in a resume

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 architect, knows what an architect does. So cutting and...