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...
Deadline breakers terminated

Deadline breakers terminated

Everyone has an excuse for breaking writing deadlines. The dog died. Car accident. Sick uncle. Dog ate it (same dog). Too busy. Computer failure. Wedding anniversary. Alien invasion. We’ve heard them all. I just had a person break two deadlines without emailing or...