Here comes the Brazilians

Here comes the Brazilians

About three months ago we had a run of Brazilian people looking for work. Three out of the four clients got a job and Marina was one of them. Marina “I am from Brazil and as soon I arrived in Australia, I realised I needed to rewrite my resume and cover-letter....
International students in dire trouble

International students in dire trouble

I take no pleasure that Republic Resumes is booming with clients (online). So many people are out of work and competition is very tight for jobs. This story is a ‘heads-up’ for international students and graduates. One segment of the population who seeks our advice...
The latest on JobKeeper and JobSeeker

The latest on JobKeeper and JobSeeker

Here’s what you need to know: The JobKeeper rate is dropping and being split in two. The Government says that end of September it will be time to start weaning Australians and businesses off of the JobKeeper payment. Good luck with that as more than one million...
The labour market – a view from the frontline

The labour market – a view from the frontline

Resume writers have a good view of the labour market from the front line. Here’s a few things I noted which deeply concerned me. The June quarter ABS national accounts will show Australia is in its first recession in almost three decades. In fact, this is worse than a...
Do you really need a resume writer?

Do you really need a resume writer?

Many resume writing services offer unbelievably low rates. This is a red flag. Avoid the, “$60 resume and a 24-hour turnaround time.” More often than not, a low rate means you’re getting an inexperienced writer who is willing to be compensated for much less (some...
Older workers cast on job scrap heap

Older workers cast on job scrap heap

We should call the Covid-19 recession for what it is. The beginning of a major economic Depression. The ABS unemployment methodology makes us think we’re ‘holidaying in the Greek islands’ when we are being beaten around the head by an economy on life...