Unemployment figures undercount true number

Unemployment figures undercount true number

The change in the ABS definition of full employment in the 1970s to a level that kept a lid on inflation (i.e. on wages and prices), had major ramifications on how we measure unemployment today. This great story is from Gareth Hitchens at the ABC Once upon a time,...
Persistence pays in tough times

Persistence pays in tough times

While hiring may slow, companies are still employing talent to solve frustrating challenges created by the Coronavirus. Make sure your resume reflects your problem solving capabilities and achievements. Stop playing the numbers game Contrary to what everyone else...
Resume tips to make you stand out

Resume tips to make you stand out

Here are a few hints on how to upgrade your resume so that it’s easy to read, summarises your accomplishments and skills, and highlights relevant experience. Look for keywords in the job postings The best place to start when preparing to write a resume is to...
Another Republic Resumes success story

Another Republic Resumes success story

Josh sent his old resume to me three weeks ago. He had just finished his security guard qualifications in Adelaide and he wanted to work in the field. Most of his previous work had been as an office cleaner and as a labourer. He had some good current tickets such as a...
June job ads: good news and bad

June job ads: good news and bad

The good news for job hunters and resume writers is that job ads were up a record 42 per cent in June. But were still down 44.6 per cent on June last year, according to AAP, the last trusted news source in Australia. Australian job advertisements jumped when much of...