Advice for young Adelaide job hunters

Advice for young Adelaide job hunters

How to find a job in the City of Churches when you don’t have a posh surname, didn’t go to a private school and your Dad isn’t an investment banker. If you want your resume written in partnership with me, you know what to do. But below are some things you can...
The client testimonials keep coming

The client testimonials keep coming

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: “I applied for a position at AnglicareSA and was successful...
Applying for the Australian Public Service (APS)

Applying for the Australian Public Service (APS)

I’ve spent a lot of time – or rather too much time – in Canberra working in Federal politics and the Australian Public Service (APS). I’m still trying to get warm after those winters! APS resumes require at least three drafts, so give a resume writer a...
Want to take a holiday? It could cost you your job

Want to take a holiday? It could cost you your job

Sacking casuals in Adelaide when they’re taking a break is cowardly and fairly common in Adelaide. That’s why it’s a good idea to have an up-to-date resume. This story is from the Sydney Morning Herald. “For the past year, Mario* had been looking forward to visiting...
Back on deck Monday 14 October

Back on deck Monday 14 October

In the last month, I had to rewrite two resumes from people who went to shonky writers, who allegedly were trading out of Adelaide. One is in Queensland and the other is in Perth There has been an influx of dodgy interstate resume writers, who produce unprofessional...