Forget GDP, it’s jobs!

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

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

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

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

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...
The labour market – a view from the frontline

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...