Hire mature-age trainees and kill ageism

Hire mature-age trainees and kill ageism

Don’t hire cheap migrants just off the plane. Hire older Australian workers who’ve proved their metal and paid their dues. I also don’t hear the PC crowd attacking victims of age prejudice. This story is from the ABC. Finding it hard to find another role in the...
Self-sabotage kills the job hunt

Self-sabotage kills the job hunt

You get to see some unusual behaviour as a professional writer. One of the most curious is self-defeating or self-sabotaging actions. The most common self-sabotaging behaviours include procrastination, self-medication with drugs or alcohol and comfort eating. These...
Executive job search strategies

Executive job search strategies

Apologies for the long post but I want to help middle and senior executives with job search strategies. Forget the ‘shotgun’ job search method Many people still use the ‘shotgun’ method to conduct a job search. They read the job ads and submit a standard resume to as...
Hire mature-age trainees and kill ageism

Don’t ignore older workers amid skills shortage

I’ve been posting stories on age prejudice for 12 years but one has to keep hopeful. This story is from the ABC and the full link is at the end of the blog. Diane Roberts has been looking for work for the past seven years and believes age is her biggest hurdle....
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. Once you’re terminated – whether you’re a prospective...
Avoid the retirement void and follow one’s passions

Avoid the retirement void and follow one’s passions

Retirement isn’t all it’s cracked up to be for some. When I started Republic Resumes in Adelaide about 10 per cent of my clients were retirees wanting to work part time or casually. It’s not easy with age prejudice but a good resume writer will use various...