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...
The migration reset – Canada’s success offers clues

The migration reset – Canada’s success offers clues

Slashing net overseas migration will provide a population reset to restore Australia’s stagnant living standards. It will boost employment and may increase wages. Labor and One Nation have different visions of what a migration program would look like. Pauline Hanson...
The American experience: AI resumes fail

The American experience: AI resumes fail

This is the latest thinking from American recruiters about using AI in resumes and cover letters. In short, don’t Roughly half of American workers say they’ve used AI to write their resume and apply for jobs, according to a CNBC and SurveyMonkey Quarterly AI and...
Killer cover letters

Killer cover letters

Cover letters are the most important part of your job application. It’s where I work in partnership with you – after we’ve finished the resume – to showcase why a prospective employer should hire you above all other candidates. I’ve written more than 3000 cover...
Thumbs up for Google reviews

Thumbs up for Google reviews

We always appreciate client Google reviews. There’s significant change in the labour market but often that’s the best time to attack the job market. Recruiters are looking to hire people before the Christmas break. Every now and then, when we’ve gone the extra 1000...