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Emma Maslen
Aug 24, 2023
Best resume writing service in Australia?
If you have been searching for a resume writer to help you uplift your resume and move your career to the next level, then you may have...
Emma Maslen
Jul 6, 2023
LinkedIn optimisation tips to get found by recruiters
LinkedIn can be a powerful tool for you if you are job seeking – either actively or passively (who doesn’t want to get headhunted?!)....
Emma Maslen
May 31, 2023
Unlock the Secret to a Standout Cover Letter
Most people spend a lot of time focusing on their resume, and disregard the importance of a quality cover letter. A cover letter is your...
Emma Maslen
May 24, 2023
Should you DIY or outsource your resume?
In today's competitive job market, having a standout resume is more important than ever. But the question is, should you try to create...
Emma Maslen
May 17, 2023
5 Common LinkedIn Mistakes
So, you have a LinkedIn profile, and you use the platform a bit. However, if you are like most people, you don't use the platform well,...
Emma Maslen
May 4, 2023
Your top 10 Job Application and Resume Questions Answered
Here we cover your top 10 job application questions, with detailed answers!
Emma Maslen
Oct 28, 2022
Increase your income with your resume
With the cost of living rising we've all been analysing our budgets to try and find ways to cut expenses. We've cut down on groceries,...
Emma Maslen
Sep 28, 2022
Career breaks are okay, okay!
A common question I'm asked is about how to represent career breaks on a resume. While there are no set rules about this, the first thing...
Emma Maslen
Sep 5, 2022
Does your resume sell you?
Nearly everybody hates talking about and selling themselves. But unfortunately you need to 'sell' yourself to get a job! Most people have...
Emma Maslen
Aug 23, 2022
Proactive Job Interview Tips
Most people walk into a job interview with a reactive mindset. You expect that they'll ask the questions and you'll respond. Which might...
Emma Maslen
Aug 11, 2022
Top 5 reasons your resume is cr@p!
As any recruiter, hiring manager or resume writer will tell you, most people have really average resumes. I'm always pretty shocked when...
Emma Maslen
Aug 3, 2022
It might be a candidate's market but that doesn't mean...
In Australia right now there is low unemployment in what might be described as a candidate's market. There are lots of jobs, and not...
emmacmaslen
Jul 14, 2022
How to career pivot
This week I thought I would use the pandemic's most over-used word: Pivot! Businesses have had to pivot their offerings and, if you have...
emmacmaslen
Jul 14, 2022
Gain an edge in a competitive job market
With unemployment at its highest rate since 1998 and it not looking like it's going to improve any time soon, the job market (as you can...
emmacmaslen
Jul 14, 2022
Cover Letters 101
Job applications are all about selling YOU to the employer. If you imagine your resume is your sales page, then your cover letter is the...
emmacmaslen
Jul 14, 2022
All about looks
What font is your resume? Times New Roman? Does it have borders and lots italics, underlining and strange formatting? While the design...
emmacmaslen
Jul 14, 2022
Be prepared: A motto for our times
If we've learned anything from the pandemic it's that things change fast - very fast! One day you have a seemingly stable job, and the...
emmacmaslen
Jul 14, 2022
The 1 page resume?
When I tell people what I do for a living, the first question is always 'how long should my resume be?'. They usually also ask if it's...
Emma Maslen
Jul 14, 2022
Negotiating a part-time role
Job hunting for a part-time role can be particularly challenging. Whatever your reason for wanting to work part-time (carer...
emmacmaslen
Jul 14, 2022
Google Yourself
Google yourself. No really, do it. (I'll give you a minute.) Are you surprised by how much of your life is online and how much...
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