Asking about salary

Asking about salary

Dr Kirstin Ferguson from the SMH tackles questions on the workplace, career and leadership in her advice column “Got a Minute?” I’ve chucked in my ten cents worth too. Q. I am going for a new job and dread the interview question about salary expectations. I am...
Applying to Australia’s security services

Applying to Australia’s security services

We infrequently get people wanting us to write a resume for the Australian security services such as the ACIC, ASIO, ASIS, etc. That’s not a problem as we work in partnership with the client. It becomes more problematic when the client wants us to write a specific...
MP wants to end ‘jobs for mates’

MP wants to end ‘jobs for mates’

If this proposal was legislated across the Adelaide’s private sector, there would be a revolution. Nepotism and age prejudice rules the roost in the City of Churches. This story is from the SMH. Independent MP Sophie Scamps is pushing for all major...
Writing to a deadline

Writing to a deadline

Why do we ask clients to reply to our questions within a 24-hour deadline? Why the hurry? The best resumes are written ‘fresh’. By that I mean, the client’s background and achievements are fresh in the writer’s mind. It helps to build a seamless and quality product....