Jobs in the Australian Public Service (APS)

Jobs in the Australian Public Service (APS)

I’ve spent a lot of time in Canberra working in Federal politics, and the Australian Public Service (APS) in the Department of Employment. I’m still trying to get warm after those winters! APS resumes require at least three drafts, so give a resume writer a full week...
State of the job market

State of the job market

Gareth Hutchens from the ABC is the first reporter to create a compelling expose on the job market. It’s compelling because the unemployment figure is one of the prime economic indicators for setting government policy. Here it is:...
Employment rising faster than working age population

Employment rising faster than working age population

I’ve been criticised for being too negative about the ABS unemployment figures. But people are actually getting jobs and unemployment is falling. This story is an edited version of Gareth Hutchens’ story at the ABC. He’s killing it so far as explaining what’s...
More wage theft at Woolworths

More wage theft at Woolworths

I write a lot of resumes for young Adelaide people wanting to get in the FMCG industry. It’s often they’re first job. Woolworths ripping off their workers is a blight on the industry. The total cost of staff underpayments at Woolworths has ballooned to...
Lower unemployment without immigration

Lower unemployment without immigration

If you’re chasing a job, now is a good time to look but note, not every one believes the unemployment figures are true. The Treasurer wants to get people into jobs, so he wasn’t going to deliver an “austerity” budget by chasing a budget surplus. This...
Senate’s damning report on wage theft

Senate’s damning report on wage theft

With inflation going up and wages flat, spare a thought for the thousands of people who are victims of wage theft. I’ve written a lot about wage theft, which is a business strategy for many employers. The Adelaide victims sometimes come to me for help to get another...