Cuts hit JobKeeper today

Cuts hit JobKeeper today

With more than 2.2 million people looking for work, it’s bizarre and cruel that the Australian Government has cut the lifeline to workers and small businesses. From today, people on the top rate of JobKeeper will see their payments cut by $200 a fortnight, while...
Calls for JobSeeker extension and JobKeeper review

Calls for JobSeeker extension and JobKeeper review

Resume writers and employment specialists know that JobKeeper and the raised JobSeeker income is keeping the wolf from the door for many South Australian families. Top economists want the dole permanently increased in 2021 and a review of JobKeeper to determine the...
Automation wave expected to hit warehousing

Automation wave expected to hit warehousing

The Coronavirus gives with one hand and large corporations take with the other. Full automation won’t hit every Adelaide warehouse but it’s something to think about. The Coles Smeaton Grange distribution centre on Sydney’s southern fringe will be...
Republic Resumes will reopen on Weds, 6 January 2021

Republic Resumes will reopen on Weds, 6 January 2021

What a year for job seekers! I am proud as an Adelaide resume writer and employment specialist, that even with the massive government-induced Coronavirus recession, about 65-70 per cent of my clients still got short-listed for jobs. You may have noticed that we’re...
Republic Resumes will reopen on Weds, 6 January 2021

Adelaide resume writer’s big win on testimonials

Below is a sample of testimonials from clients over the last five weeks. Even in tough Covid-19 times, we’re still getting people jobs. As a former director in the Department of Employment in Canberra (Unemployment and Career Advice/Older Workers), and the...
Republic Resumes will reopen on Weds, 6 January 2021

Preparing for a video job interview

Video job interviews are becoming more common due to Covid-19. Here are a few video interview tips. I’ve taken some tips from recruiters, Robert Half, who is way ahead of the curve and added my own thoughts. Check your surroundings. Make sure the background is free...