One quarter of employers say 50+ job seekers are past it

One quarter of employers say 50+ job seekers are past it

Age prejudice is a blight on society. This story is from the ABC. I was writing news stories about this 20 years ago. Recruiters don’t give a ‘fat rats’. It’s not a productivity issue. It’s a human rights issue. I’ve put an opinion piece I wrote some time ago at the...
Check the job criteria

Check the job criteria

We often get requests to update a resume and draft a cover letter, in partnership with the client, to apply for a specific position. In a few cases, the client hasn’t looked or doesn’t realise they don’t have the ESSENTIAL experience or a qualification, for a key part...
Why are shops closing down?

Why are shops closing down?

Australia’s job market is experiencing a slowdown with a drop in online job advertisements and a dip into a per capita recession. While the unemployment rate remains steady, some economists anticipate a softening in employment growth due to global uncertainty...
Give degrees the flick

Give degrees the flick

This story is from Tim Duggan at the Sydney Morning Herald and it has my vote of support. Many degrees, unless medical or legal, are a waste of time. An MBA is a fly swatter. People think status is accrued by having a degree. No. Status comes from doing a job well. As...
Beware the word ‘passion’ in job ads

Beware the word ‘passion’ in job ads

The story below is from the ABC and I’ve made a few comments as well. From an outsider’s perspective, certain jobs can look appealing but optimism can quickly be replaced by an impending sense of doom. Dr Lisa Cohen is an associate professor of organisational...