Testimonials: proof of professionalism

Testimonials: proof of professionalism

When I started Republic Resumes, I wanted to use my professional writing and editing skills to get people in Adelaide short-listed for work and to land jobs. Here are some testimonials from happy clients. Note they use their last names. “I applied for a position at...
ChatGPT not great for writing CVs

ChatGPT not great for writing CVs

Systems driven by artificial intelligence such as ChatGPT, are being used by job applicants to write resumes and cover letters. Recruiters warn that AI-generated content may hinder an applicant, particularly when it inflates the candidate’s experience and skills...
Age prejudice and the 50s and over

Age prejudice and the 50s and over

I’ve been following the plight of older and younger job seekers for 15 years. Every now and then, there’s a minor break through. From the age of 50, Martin Smith felt he was considered “too old” for the job. “When you are knocking on doors and see the look on people’s...
Work smarter, not longer

Work smarter, not longer

The Australian Services Union is the first union to get a four-day work week in an enterprise bargaining agreement (EBA). The four-day week is a global push to change long-entrenched working hours. It might sound ludicrous when you first hear it, but that was also the...
Special offer for local punters

Special offer for local punters

OK. Things are not great for the Port Power but never say never. If you live in Port Adelaide or a surrounding suburb, I will give 20 per cent off writing you a new resume or upgrading an old one. This offer last for seven days, whether Port wins or not. And they had...
‘There will be achievements in resumes’

‘There will be achievements in resumes’

Why focus on achievements and good results in a resume and cover letter? The reasons are simple. A person who wants to hire a car mechanic, knows what a car mechanic does. An architectural firm seeking a new architect, knows what an architect does. So cutting and...