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Forget GDP, it’s jobs!
Forget GDP numbers. The true measure of an economic downturn is employment and unfortunately, the ABS methodology understates that by 30-40 per percent. Small business owners and ordinary workers are taking a hammering. The last official recession was back in 1991. It...
How the workforce may change
As a resume writer, I’ve watched the decline (but not extinction) of manufacturing. Unfortunately, administration and retail jobs will follow. That’s why career counsellors are so important. This economic crisis is brutal with workers in the hospitality, tourism,...
Here comes the Brazilians
About three months ago we had a run of Brazilian people looking for work. Three out of the four clients got a job and Marina was one of them. Marina “I am from Brazil and as soon I arrived in Australia, I realised I needed to rewrite my resume and cover-letter....
International students in dire trouble
I take no pleasure that Republic Resumes is booming with clients (online). So many people are out of work and competition is very tight for jobs. This story is a ‘heads-up’ for international students and graduates. One segment of the population who seeks our advice...
The latest on JobKeeper and JobSeeker
Here's what you need to know: The JobKeeper rate is dropping and being split in two. The Government says that end of September it will be time to start weaning Australians and businesses off of the JobKeeper payment. Good luck with that as more than one million people...
The labour market – a view from the frontline
Resume writers have a good view of the labour market from the front line. Here’s a few things I noted which deeply concerned me. The June quarter ABS national accounts will show Australia is in its first recession in almost three decades. In fact, this is worse than a...
Do you really need a resume writer?
Many resume writing services offer unbelievably low rates. This is a red flag. Avoid the, “$60 resume and a 24-hour turnaround time.” More often than not, a low rate means you’re getting an inexperienced writer who is willing to be compensated for much less (some...
Older workers cast on job scrap heap
We should call the Covid-19 recession for what it is. The beginning of a major economic Depression. The ABS unemployment methodology makes us think we’re 'holidaying in the Greek islands' when we are being beaten around the head by an economy on life support. I used...
More testimonials for Republic Resumes
During the virus, Republic Resume has been inundated with a large number of enquiries. The best reply to those who ask about our results, are the testimonials by former clients. Unfortunately, there’s some bad news too. But first... The good news “I was fortunate...
The dregs: resume writers who cut and paste
In the last two weeks I’ve had three clients send me resumes written by other writing agencies listed in Adelaide. They were appalling. One spelt the client’s name wrong. Another has got the client’s mobile phone number wrong. How will a recruiter contact them? All...
Work from home better than home from work
Republic Resumes went fully online seven years ago. I write employment documents for people across Australia (mainly SA and NSW) and Singapore. I use cloud technology, email for drafting and sometimes Microsoft Teams. This story is from the ABC’s, Daniel Ziffer. The...
Finding part time work
A good story for part time job seekers from ABC Life by Grace Jennings-Edquist. Check out Work180 (women), Puffling (senior roles) and Flexjobs. Use your networks too. While there are fewer jobs available right now, those looking for part-time or flexible work might...
Update the resume to fit the job
It's important to tailor and update the resume to fit the job. When reading a job advertisement, check that you have all or at least 80 per cent of the criteria and experience they ask for in your resume. If you don’t, update the resume. Then check you haven’t made...
The art of internship cover letters
This post is from Alison Doyle, an American employment specialist and expert. I like her work very much. Here she writes about the art of the internship cover letter. If you are applying for an internship you will likely have to submit a cover letter as part of your...
Jobs and employment scams
If it wasn’t hard enough getting a job with high unemployment, dodgy recruiters advertising false jobs or jobs in which they already know the successful internal candidate, we also have crooks who are after your money. Jobs and employment scams trick you into handing...
International lands job at Kaplan
International arrivals pose special problems for resume writers and employment experts. After Republic worked on Marina's resume, Kaplan saw was a results-driven, international star. Marina was a Trade Marketing Analyst with six years’ experience in the beverage and...
The evidence – Republic Resumes helps clients land jobs
Here are a few reasons why our resumes work in Adelaide and Wollongong. The first is my political, journalism and academic experience, combined with some solid work for the Department of Employment in Canberra. I also have a ‘brains trust’ of business leaders,...
Hard times as jobs and economic growth falls
Resume writers and employment services experts are on the front line of the jobs market. We are seeking massive upheavals in the market with tens of thousands of people in a desperate plight. Australia has permanent underclass and it’s growing due to the Covid-19...
Deadline breakers terminated – change to terms and conditions
I have changed Republic's terms and conditions to terminate deadline breakers on the spot. There are no appeals or second chances. Every now and then we get a client who says, after we have started work on their resume, ‘Please put this on hold and I’ll get back to...
More than 3000 Virgin Australia workers to be sacked
Resume writers and job placement agencies across Australia are under the pump as the bad news keeps coming. Virgin Australia will sack 3,000 people over the next month – about one third of its workforce. More than 300 Virgin staff live in Adelaide. Virgin will also...
Resumes that go to work for you
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