Reject the retirement void

Reject the retirement void

Retirement isn’t all it’s cracked up to be for some. When I started Republic Resumes in Adelaide in 2007, about 10 per cent of my clients were retirees wanting to work part time or casually. There’s a lot more now. This story is from the ABC. Jennie Deneefe...
Best practices for a strategic job hunt

Best practices for a strategic job hunt

This story on job hunting appeared in Forbes a couple of years ago. It’s written by Heather V MacArthur. It’s very American but comprehensive and still relevant to the Australian recruitment market. Understanding the current trends and applying effective...
Forty is ripe for a career change

Forty is ripe for a career change

This was in the SMH Career section a while back. It’s written by Kimberly Gillan and has a strong female focus. When I was 40, I’d had a gutful of working at a university and its staff. So I threw the career helm over and never looked back As Kate James approached her...
Woolworths offshoring hundreds of corporate jobs

Woolworths offshoring hundreds of corporate jobs

This story about Woolworths offshoring jobs is by ABC business reporter Gareth Hutchens, who is one of the best. As Australia teeters on a recession, it’s hard to think of a bigger pack of bastards than Woolworths. The Youtube post sums it up: “Woolworths...
Tax payers fund Port Pirie and Whyalla smelters

Tax payers fund Port Pirie and Whyalla smelters

A new $105 million package to support the overseas owner of the Port Pirie smelter has been secured, with the SA taxpayer to pay $35 million to support it but there is no long term plan for with Whyalla or the Port Pirie smelters. The general manager of Nyrstar, the...
Getting a promotion and your resume

Getting a promotion and your resume

Working with a resume writer and approaching a promotion are very similar. A professional resume writer will ask you about your measurable and qualitative achievements in your current and previous job. When achievements are recorded and quantified, they carry far more...