Roy Morgan: under-employment at record high

Roy Morgan: under-employment at record high

In February 2026, under-employment surged 216,000 to a record high of 1,892,000 (up 1.3% to 11.6%). Roy Morgan estimates the overall workforce size (which adds together the employed and unemployed) at a record high just above 16.2 million in February – 16,263,000 to...
How to re-invent your career after 60

How to re-invent your career after 60

This was written by Robyn Greaves, a career counsellor, and it appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald. Thumbs up from me but it might not apply to people who have worked on the tools for 40 years. They’re the ones who really need the help. “For a long time,...
Fake jobs on the rise

Fake jobs on the rise

Beware of fake jobs. Here are 10 signs to watch for to help you decide whether the job opportunity is genuine or potentially a scam. If it’s too good to be true, it is. Someone posing as a recruiter contacts you If you’ve created your profile on Indeed, recruiters are...
Thumbs up for client Google reviews

Thumbs up for client Google reviews

Every now and then, when we’ve gone the extra 1000 kilometres for a client and crafted a unique resume or two within the quoted fee, we ask for a Google review. There’s lot of change in the labour market, in some part due to recessionary pressures but also some...
Workers leave jobs because of bad bosses

Workers leave jobs because of bad bosses

I could write a book about psycho and bad bosses. This story was from the Sydney Morning Herald. It could have gone in much harder on the physical and emotional damage a cracker boss can do. If in doubt, get a lawyer and another job. “In 2016, Mandy Hawtin was...
Google reviews are the gold standard for writers

Google reviews are the gold standard for writers

How important are Google reviews when you are hiring a resume writer to help you get a job? They are everything. What former clients say predicts the outcome of using that business. The Republic Resume drafting system is a proven winner. We get clients short-listed...