Asking about salary

Asking about salary

Dr Kirstin Ferguson from the SMH tackles questions on the workplace, career and leadership in her advice column “Got a Minute?” I’ve chucked in my ten cents worth too. Q. I am going for a new job and dread the interview question about salary expectations. I am...
Applying to Australia’s security services

Applying to Australia’s security services

We infrequently get people wanting us to write a resume for the Australian security services such as the ACIC, ASIO, ASIS, etc. That’s not a problem as we work in partnership with the client. It becomes more problematic when the client wants us to write a specific...
MP wants to end ‘jobs for mates’

MP wants to end ‘jobs for mates’

If this proposal was legislated across the Adelaide’s private sector, there would be a revolution. Nepotism and age prejudice rules the roost in the City of Churches. This story is from the SMH. Independent MP Sophie Scamps is pushing for all major...
Writing to a deadline

Writing to a deadline

Why do we ask clients to reply to our questions within a 24-hour deadline? Why the hurry? The best resumes are written ‘fresh’. By that I mean, the client’s background and achievements are fresh in the writer’s mind. It helps to build a seamless and quality product....
Heads up for prospective clients

Heads up for prospective clients

Hi Folks, We get more enquiries every week than we can take from prospective clients as we are former senior recruiters, journalists and professional writers. Last week thirty people contacted us needing help. If we ask you to send your resume or any other details to...