Some background on me

Some background on me

I’m on my fourth career – or is it my fifth? My first was as a journalist in Melbourne and I travelled overseas, working as a reporter. I worked as a senior media adviser in Canberra (God help me) and before that I was the head of the writing programs at RMIT. I...
Top Enders change careers in tough times

Top Enders change careers in tough times

About 2.7 million Australians either left the labour force, lost their job or had their hours reduced. And yet, some NT folk are making a career change amid the economic carnage. This story is from the ABC. Brendan Moore was working as a trainee building surveyor and...
OTR class action for alleged wage theft in Adelaide

OTR class action for alleged wage theft in Adelaide

SA is one of the worst states for wage theft, although rarely reported by the media. OTR has form. The Liberal state government has done nothing to stop it. Know your employment rights. This edited story is from the ABC.  South Australia’s largest private...
Job interview questions part two

Job interview questions part two

Here is the second part of Republic Resumes interview questions and approaches. Job interviews are weird and contrived situations but the advice here will help you prepare. “Why do you want to leave your current job?” Let’s start with what you...