We terminate time wasters.
Every now and then we get a client who says, after we have started work on their resume:
“Put this on hold and I’ll get back to you later.”
“This is hard. I have to think. I thought you’d do all the work.”
A personal favourite is to tell us the job closes in three days when we know the application deadline is two weeks away.
There are people who don’t reply either way to a quote. They just disappear.
These people are not ready to work with professional writers.
Last year I changed Republic’s terms and conditions, to terminate time wasters and non-payers on the spot.
If people break deadlines without notification or don’t reply to our emails we terminate. Why?
- It shows the client isn’t professional.
- It shows he or she can’t manage their time.
- It shows getting a job is low on their list of priorities.
- It disrespects our writer or writers.
- It attacks our business model.
- It wastes time we could have spent helping people who are desperate to get a job or a promotion.
For every semi-skilled job in Adelaide and Sydney, there are around 300 applications.
For every skilled professional position (depending on the industry), there are about 150 applications.
Applications for the Australian Public Service can go in to the thousands, depending on the position.
Everyone has an excuse for breaking writing deadlines.
The dog died. Car accident. Sick uncle. Dog ate it (same dog). Computer failure. Wedding anniversary. Alien invasion. We’ve heard them all.
We run a deadline-focused business and we’re trying to get you a job.
We’re senior recruiters, journalists and professional writers, who work closely with recruiters and employers.
Time wasters take up valuable time, which could have gone to help desperate and worthy job seekers.
Help us to help you get a job.