Boomers not the retiring type

Boomers not the retiring type

This appeared in the SMH recently but it lacks more sources. It’s true though. The Boomers are hanging on to their jobs with all sorts of knock-on effects for younger people The boomers are prepared to keep on working into their 70s. KPMG research shows that the share...
AI is hype – for now

AI is hype – for now

The story below is the voice of reason by SMH economics editor, Ross Gittens. A lot of spin and some reality about AI. It’s a bubble which will burst but the long term effects of AI will be most interesting. AI. AI. AI. Maybe if I utter those magic initials one more...
HR is not your friend

HR is not your friend

This is an American story from The Guardian but it may ring bells with many people who work for Australian organisations. Don’t trust HR with your career. NK Beale knew something was wrong when her boss started sending her listings for other job openings. “My manager...
Teen job interview questions

Teen job interview questions

Teen job interviews are nerve wracking and more so if you’ve never done one. Take the time to practice how you would answer the questions below so they reflect you, as a person and as a candidate for employment. Why Are You Looking for a Job? Of course, everyone...
Play it straight with your resume

Play it straight with your resume

Some job hunters are fabricating new employment histories, specialised licenses and job references on their resumes. The rise in résumé fraud can be traced to the rise in unemployment, coupled with tough competition in the labour market. Resume fraud is a legal issue...