AI resumes hit the spike

AI resumes hit the spike

Every now and then we get a client who has used AI to write their resume. They come to us after it has failed time and time again. The main reason is it’s trite, non-sensical rubbish. It doesn’t mean anything. The duties are so nebulous as to waste the reader’s time....
Rude customers? Retail one star reviews

Rude customers? Retail one star reviews

This story is by Malcolm Knox at the SMH. There are some serious issues with civil society and the most obvious is a lack of anger management. “Please remember to treat our team respectfully as they assist you.” (Telstra, recorded phone call.) “During this stressful...
Are resumes dead?

Are resumes dead?

I like this story by blogger Mat McGuinness, who reckons resumes are a thing of the past. In some ways, they are. They’ve got maybe five to ten years left as a going concern. It’s hard to say. The main reason is most are boring. They’re eye glazing. They don’t have a...
Best LinkedIn summaries

Best LinkedIn summaries

Republic Resumes writes LinkedIn sites after we have created the resume. LinkedIn is useful for midcareer professionals, rather than graduates, unless your field or discipline is in high demand. This story is from Forbes Magazine. It’s a succinct piece on the...
Cover letters that work

Cover letters that work

Cover letters are the first chance you get to stand out to your potential employer. The sole point of a cover letter is to draw attention to your resume, which holds all of your relevant information, experience and skills. In four or five paragraphs, you should be...