Job seekers targeted by online scammers

Job seekers targeted by online scammers

In an industry where many recruiters walk a dodgy ethical and moral line, it’s a field day for dodgy online criminals. Recruitment scammers pretend to be hiring on behalf of high-profile companies and online shopping platforms and they impersonate well-known...
Cost analysis of hiring a resume writer

Cost analysis of hiring a resume writer

One curious aspects about being a professional writer, is the angst people go through over price. Some top line writing companies charge more than $1000 for a resume. We charge in the $200-$400 price range but a full executive CV will cost top dollar. Career changer...
Client shortlisted for Metropolitan Fire Service

Client shortlisted for Metropolitan Fire Service

Through professionalism, initiative and first class writing skills, I get clients results. See below. “Malcolm is nothing short of spectacular at what he does. I recently was accepted into the recruitment process of the MFS (Metropolitan Fire Service), which is one of...
Republic scores bulls-eye in first week of 2023

Republic scores bulls-eye in first week of 2023

Tony was an older worker. He was unemployed and had worked in airport bus scheduling. Had lots of experience but wasn’t getting anywhere. We worked online together. I asked him questions about his work, his duties, responsibilities and achievements. I also asked...
Deadline breakers need not apply

Deadline breakers need not apply

Everyone has an excuse for breaking deadlines. The dog died. Car accident. Sick uncle. Dog ate it (same dog). Computer failure. Forgot to save. Wedding anniversary. Alien invasion. We’ve heard them all. I once had a senior administrator who broke a deadline because he...
Working from Home legislation passed

Working from Home legislation passed

As someone with a good knowledge of the labour market, the laws passed in federal parliament in October — as part of the Secure Jobs, Better Pay bill — will make it easier to challenge a boss who won’t let you work from home. We get plenty of young mums wanting...