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My ultimate resume checklist for a job-winning resume
If you tick all the boxes, you will significantly increase your odds of being selected for an interview when applying for jobs via Job Boards such as SEEK, or Indeed.
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Are you effectively begging for a job? Stop these habits
Are you effectively begging for a job? Stop these habits Job-hunting turns rationale, highly qualified people into desperate and ravenous zombies. Think this is far fetched? Then think again. We explain why so many job seekers come across as desperate and begging for...
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Why employers and recruiters don’t call back
We explain why employers and recruiters don’t call back and provide solutions on how to dramatically improve the odds of being shortlisted for a job.
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Thinking about hiring a resume writer? Don’t get scammed.
Over 16+ years I’ve lost count of the number of so-called professional resumes that I’ve had to rewrite. Some have been truly awful. The thing is substandard or fraudulent writers don’t personally impact my business, (even though multiple people have copied my credentials...
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Why updating your resume is no longer enough!
The reality is looking for a new job was a huge undertaking prior to COVID 19 and all COVID 19 has done is further accelerate matters with increased competition. You see even BEFORE COVID 19 appeared, massive changes within recruitment had occurred, with...
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What to implement today, so your career survives and thrives, in spite of COVID-19
HIRING IS STILL HAPPENING With news stories screaming out major job losses, it is easy to think that there are no jobs. On the contrary, yes there are jobs and some employers are scrambling for top talent. This last week, I was still...
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What you need to know about fancy resume templates
I’ve had a lot drop into my inbox lately, namely very fancy resume templates, with bells and whistles. Here is an example below, courtesy of Canva.com. Now, Canva is fantastic resource and I fully endorse this great Australian start-up success story. But you...
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Lessons job seekers can take from the 2019 federal election
I love elections, as it is democracy in action. But the key reason I love elections is because of the key takeaways from this major event and how they apply to everyone. So what were the lessons job hunters can take from the...
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Avoiding fraudsters and hackers on LinkedIn
Job-hunting can be difficult, as in the modern age, competition has grown exponentially and the focus is moving toward data and technology. Now, with new technology come many benefits. You can now apply for multiple jobs at a click of button, or you...
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