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Algorithmic automation fast tracked, driving down wages
Australia is heading down the path of low-wage America, rather than down the path of high-wage Scandinavia. A report commissioned by the Federal government, says 54 per cent of workers are susceptible to automation. Some technology groups are already experimenting...
Foodbank reports massive surge in demand
It's important to consider the scale of the economic collapse and there is no better indicator than demand for help from charities. Demand for food relief has risen by 47% during the Covid-19 restrictions, Australian charities say, with the growing numbers of...
Client wins job and a promotion
Last month I wrote a resume for Nicola (can’t use her real name for confidentiality), who works for a weapons communications outfit in Adelaide. It’s the bane of every contract employees life. They have to reapply for their job and face internal and external...
Programs for older job seekers
The Budget didn’t have much going for it for older job seekers but if you’re aged 50 or over, did you know about the Restart wage subsidy? Restart was announced by the Federal Government back in the 2014 Federal Budget and it's still going. The scheme offers a...
Why we ask clients to email us their resume
If you've got an old resume in digital form (Word if possible), email it to us with your enquiry. There are some good reasons why. The first is we can assess what needs to be done to turn it in to a contemporary personal marketing document. We will also determine how...
Goodbye 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.’ They are related to those who make an enquiry and then never send their old resume for a quote. They’re not ready to work with a...
JobMaker – a new job scheme for employers
I’m having trouble keeping up with all of the wage subsidy schemes such as DES, older workers, etc and of course JobKeeper and changes to the dole (JobSeeker). Now we have JobMaker. The Government wants to get the economy making jobs for young people who are out of...
The high art of resume summaries
Sure, you can have a fantastic career history in your resume, which brings the house down but let me tell you a secret. What recruiters read first is the Summary. If you’re at the top of you professional game, why not call it an Executive Summary. I do. You might pay...
Young people’s wages hit hard – if they can find a job
Younger workers will suffer an 8 per cent hit to wages as the pandemic destroys companies and jobs, according to a Treasury forecast - that's if young people can find a job. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg hopes tax cuts will create jobs and will prevent a new generation...
To include a testimonial or not on a resume?
At Republic Resumes, we sometimes include a short 60-70 testimonial on the top of page one, below the contact details. They are usually from a former employer or client who knows your work well. We use testimonials for a couple of reasons. They can be a selling aid...
What to do if you’ve lost your job: ABC story
Now we’ll see whether the Australian economy can bounce back. A cracking story from the ABC below which has some good advice if you’ve lost your job. Resume writers and employment specialists across Australia give the thumbs up! I'd also include UPGRADE YOUR RESUME!...
Prepare for behavioural interview questions
As a professional resume writer and communications expert, I’ve got doubts about the scientific validity of behavioural job interview questions but they’re popular and if you’re in the job market, you’ll cop them. Here’s a good insight on behavioural interview...
Indian migrants in Adelaide face extreme poverty
As a resume writer working on the frontline of the employment sector in Adelaide, I know some of the most disadvantaged people in Adelaide are migrants – especially Indians (students and skilled workers). The Government of South Australia needs to dragged in to court...
Jobs of the future
My advice to job seekers in tough times is, if in doubt, go back to study. It was a truism when I was in my teens and 20s, when dinosaurs roamed the Earth and it’s true now. Just watch out for paying huge fees. Check out if the Federal or state government will fully...
Lockdowns and border closures kills economic future
The economic medicine to contain the Coronavirus has crippled the national economy and driven hundreds of thousands - if not millions - of Australians in to long term penury. Roy Morgan puts unemployment (August) at 13.8 per cent. Real unemployment is closer to 17 per...
Job search strategies for executives (part three)
This is the final blog on Republic Resume's take on executive research strategies. The focus on listing real and verifiable results on the resume is crucial. Compete effectively with consultants. One of the biggest swings in the job market has been employers using...
Republic calls BS as ‘111,000’ people find ‘work’
The Australian Bureau of Statistics today reported the national jobless rate had dropped to 6.8 per cent from 7.5 per cent, adding 110,00 jobs in the last month. That's back to where it was in July 2018, during one of the greatest recessions in Australia's history....
Job search strategies for executives (part two)
This is the second instalment on search strategies for senior managers and executives. Pick an industry that's expanding and consider different business environments. Focus on growth industries and specialisations. Pick an industry that is predicted to grow, will...
Job search strategies for middle and senior executives
Times are tough so for the next three blog posts, so here are some ideas to help middle and senior executives with job searches. Competition for jobs is high as an increasing number of skilled professionals are laid off. While the Internet has made it easier than ever...
Cuts to JobSeeker to cost jobs and the economy $31bn
The Liberal party will slash the boosted Coronavirus dole payments during the greatest recession in Australia’s history. Employment specialists and resume writers know that cutting the $550-a-fortnight coronavirus supplement will slay employment and consumer spending...
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