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). Computer failure. Wedding anniversary. Alien invasion. We’ve heard them all. I just had two people break deadlines without emailing or calling me to...
Hiring an Adelaide resume writer

Hiring an Adelaide resume writer

Getting people interviews and jobs, knowing the local job market and employers, good word of mouth and working with Adelaide’s recruiter networks, keeps me busy. Here are some inside tips from the trade. Many resume writing companies you see on Google are franchises...
Adelaide resume writers and cover letters

Adelaide resume writers and cover letters

A few months ago I wrote a popular post called The Art of the Cover letter. I’ve added more information below, which will help get you on to the ‘must interview’ pile. Employers want to see that you’re excited about the specific position and company, which means...
Robots ride over merit and experience

Robots ride over merit and experience

These days, at times algorithms rather than merit and experience, decide which applications reach human managers’ eyes. They cull people with unusual work histories or who lack university or TAFE qualifications. Most private employers still ask for a résumé and cover...
Migrants with degrees shafted

Migrants with degrees shafted

The story below is from the ABC but I’ve added my ten cents worth.  Dr Niazai is a 35-year-old Afghan-born Melburnian and an expert in forest ecology and climate change, with a master’s degree and a PhD from Kyoto University in Japan. He has headed projects for...
Resume writing basics

Resume writing basics

When writing a resume, consider avoiding long lists of responsibilities or duties. Instead, focus on your actual achievements, and begin each with a dynamic action word or phrase like ‘designed’, ‘coached’, ‘assessed’, ‘undertook’, ‘supervised’, ‘organised’,...