AI resume scanners block the strongest candidates

AI resume scanners block the strongest candidates

Beware of AI resume scanners. You’ve written the resume and it’s a killer. You’re perfect for the job. Education. Tick. Training. Tick. Referees. Tick. You’ve even got a short testimonial from the head of HR when you did a workplace for the company you’re applying...
Fair Work WFH decision creates precedent

Fair Work WFH decision creates precedent

Westpac’s loss at the Fair Work Commission over a staff member’s request to permanently work from home sets a legal precedent. This week, the Fair Work Commission found in favour of an employee from Westpac’s mortgage operations team, who challenged the bank after it...
If the recruiters don’t get you the AI robots will

If the recruiters don’t get you the AI robots will

It’s as if they have put the dumbest guys in the room in charge of recruitment and AI. Insulting beyond belief. This is Anna Spargo-Ryan, The Guardian. “I’ve recently found myself back on the job market after my department was made redundant. My new life looks like...
Five timeless transferable skills

Five timeless transferable skills

I write a lot of career change resumes and transferable skills are vital. Technology is replacing many aspects of work with new opportunities and roles for expanding industries. Which is good news for some and bad for others. If you’re in administration, you might...
Resume summaries must sell you

Resume summaries must sell you

Strong resume summaries are crucial for getting short-listed. I’ve included a few of mine below. Crane driver Demonstrates 12 years of safe industrial crane operational experience in construction, mining and heavy industryenvironments. Works as a Rigger/Crane Operator...