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More please – Adelaide’s middle class kids go without
Adelaide's middle class is now battling "hidden poverty" as they access Foodbank and charities support for the first time in their lives. Interest rate hikes are biting hitting hard as some families now pay $700 more a month in mortgage. The problems are exacerbated...
Australia to buy US five Virginia class subs
The U.S. will speed up Australia’s acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines by arranging for Canberra’s first few subs to be built in the US, which in the short and middle term, shafts the SA Governments dreams. Submarine production would later shift to Britain and...
Age prejudice and job interviews
Dr Kirstin Ferguson from the Sydney Morning Herald tackles questions on the workplace, career and leadership in her advice column “Got a Minute?” I’ve added my perspective as well. Q. Recently, I was left feeling a bit baffled after one of my job interviews. I have...
Asking about salary
Dr Kirstin Ferguson from the SMH tackles questions on the workplace, career and leadership in her advice column “Got a Minute?” I've chucked in my ten cents worth too. Q. I am going for a new job and dread the interview question about salary expectations. I am young,...
Applying to Australia’s security services
We infrequently get people wanting us to write a resume for the Australian security services such as the ACIC, ASIO, ASIS, etc. That’s not a problem as we work in partnership with the client. It becomes more problematic when the client wants us to write a specific...
MP wants to end ‘jobs for mates’
If this proposal was legislated across the Adelaide’s private sector, there would be a revolution. Nepotism and age prejudice rules the roost in the City of Churches. This story is from the SMH. Independent MP Sophie Scamps is pushing for all major...
Writing to a deadline
Why do we ask clients to reply to our questions within a 24-hour deadline? Why the hurry? The best resumes are written ‘fresh’. By that I mean, the client’s background and achievements are fresh in the writer’s mind. It helps to build a seamless and quality product....
Indians and Asians, recruitment racism rife in Adelaide and SA
Employer and recruiter racism in Adelaide and South Australia is slaying the dreams of many Indians and Asians. They are leaving and migrating to countries where their skills, qualifications and experience are valued. The visa system means many migrants come to...
Heads up for prospective clients
Hi Folks, We get more enquiries every week than we can take from prospective clients as we are former senior recruiters, journalists and professional writers. Last week thirty people contacted us needing help. If we ask you to send your resume or any other details to...
AI robots will take jobs and sack us
This story was about AI and recruitment was in Bloomberg last week. I've made some edits. Welcome to the future dystopian world of recruitment. AI has already infiltrated multiple parts of the human resources process, from hiring to on-boarding to training to...
How to find a new employer when I’ve had three jobs in two years?
I've decided to take the pi## out of career advice columns. Some are just awful. This one of from the Sydney Morning Herald. Dr Kirstin Ferguson tackles questions on the workplace, career and leadership in her advice column “Got a Minute?” I work in the financial...
Long term unemployment and resume writers
I sometimes get prospective clients who contact me who have long term unemployment problems. They have spent the last five years playing the futures market while renovating the house, or they’ve travelled the world for seven years and have a lot of beautiful memories....
Robodebt victims’ details released to media
It doesn’t matter if you have a job or are a job seeker, the Robodebt scandal is a prime example of a government conducting a witch hunt against the poor and defenceless. Personal information of victims was released to journalists to deter them from speaking out, a...
Preparing for a job interview
About 70 per cent of our clients make it through to the job interview stage. I conduct special one-on-one sessions to get clients ready. We discuss the type of questions the interview panel will ask and script the answers. We also discuss presentation and overcoming...
Job seekers targeted by online scammers
In an industry where many recruiters walk a dodgy ethical and moral line, it’s a field day for dodgy online criminals. Recruitment scammers pretend to be hiring on behalf of high-profile companies and online shopping platforms and they impersonate well-known...
Cost analysis of hiring a resume writer
One curious aspects about being a professional writer, is the angst people go through over price. Some top line writing companies charge more than $1000 for a resume. We charge in the $200-$400 price range but a full executive CV will cost top dollar. Career changer...
Client shortlisted for Metropolitan Fire Service
Through professionalism, initiative and first class writing skills, I get clients results. See below. “Malcolm is nothing short of spectacular at what he does. I recently was accepted into the recruitment process of the MFS (Metropolitan Fire Service), which is one of...
Republic scores bulls-eye in first week of 2023
Tony was an older worker. He was unemployed and had worked in airport bus scheduling. Had lots of experience but wasn't getting anywhere. We worked online together. I asked him questions about his work, his duties, responsibilities and achievements. I also asked him...
Deadline breakers need not apply
Everyone has an excuse for breaking deadlines. The dog died. Car accident. Sick uncle. Dog ate it (same dog). Computer failure. Forgot to save. Wedding anniversary. Alien invasion. We’ve heard them all. I once had a senior administrator who broke a deadline because he...
Working from Home legislation passed
As someone with a good knowledge of the labour market, the laws passed in federal parliament in October — as part of the Secure Jobs, Better Pay bill — will make it easier to challenge a boss who won't let you work from home. We get plenty of young mums wanting to...
Resumes that go to work for you
I build expert resumes, cover letters and LinkedIn profiles, which unleash an unbeatable business case to promote you as a ‘must have’ asset to an employer.