Nickel and dime a waste of time

Nickel and dime a waste of time

We occasionally get guys, usually in their 20s and 30s, wanting help to land them a junior executive position in a mining company. They’re looking at a salary around $120-$130k. They want to take their career to the next level. In Sydney or Melbourne, you’re looking...
Google reviews are the gold standard

Google reviews are the gold standard

It don’t mean a thing unless it’s got that five star Google review ring. Below are a samples of reviews we have earned. You can see more on the Republic Resumes website. If you’re thinking of getting your resume and a cover letter written, make sure...
Red flags in resumes

Red flags in resumes

Writing employment documents with clients is good fun. It’s very pleasing when they get short-listed for work and then nail the job interview. How important is getting a job and earning money? This story is about ‘red flags’ in resumes. They alert recruiters that...
The art of the executive resume

The art of the executive resume

If you’re going for a senior position, you’ll need an exceptional resume that demonstrates you are a unique and expert candidate, an innovative thinker and a resilient leader. Executive resumes detail your unique ability to lead an organisation, along with any board...
Focus on achievements in a resume and cover letter

Focus on achievements in a resume and cover letter

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...
Then push him in to the compactor

Then push him in to the compactor

Artificial Intelligence is coming and the best thing to do is try to keep up, said a pack of boosters at a recent Perth conference. “One of the best ways that you can get to see how to use AI,” said WA Data Science Innovation Hub director Alex Jenkins, “… is to...