How to write a modern Australian resume
If you haven't had to apply for a job in a really long time you might have no idea what a modern, professional resume looks like. How...
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Jul 14, 2022
Does your resume tell a story?
Everybody loves a good story; we naturally understand our world via stories. Therefore having a story or narrative in your resume and job...
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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...
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Jul 14, 2022
Keywords 101
Keywords are super important when you are applying for jobs. In order to get past HR - both the computer version (Applicant Tracking...
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Jul 14, 2022
Who are you? 4 steps to a standout professional profile
So, who are you? It might sound like a silly question, but an employer needs to understand who you are, and they need to figure it out...
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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...
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Jul 14, 2022
6 biggest resume mistakes
Are you using the same resume template that you used when you finished school or uni, which you hastily update each time you apply for a...
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Jul 14, 2022
Split personality
Most people have had varied careers. The focus may have shifted slightly (for example a finance manager moving from the private sector to...
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Jul 14, 2022
Just how long should your resume be?
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...
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Jul 14, 2022
3 simple things to get your application noticed
Employers often receive hundreds of job applications for a role, and will probably interview only four people. That's about a 2% chance...
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Jul 14, 2022
3 simple steps to an achievements-based resume
To truly market yourself in your CV you need to list your achievements or accomplishments. You need to demonstrate that you have the...
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Jul 14, 2022
Here's why you should update your CV and LinkedIn even if you aren't job hunting
Here's a funny story: This week I started volunteering in the resume hub at a not-for-profit organisation and the coordinator asked me to...
emmacmaslen
Jul 14, 2022
Everyone loves a good story
We naturally understand our world via stories, so having a story or narrative in your job application is very useful to help a recruiter...
emmacmaslen
Jul 14, 2022
Keywords are your friend
Keywords are powerful things in the job hunt game. In order to get past HR - both the robot version (document trawling software) and...
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Jul 14, 2022
Think your CV is fine? Think again
Have you been applying for jobs and not getting anywhere? It's probably because your CV is... well, let's just say less than optimum....
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Jul 14, 2022
Crafting your personal brand
Personal branding may sound a bit marketing-speak, but the reality is that you do a have a corporate personal brand; this is your...
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Jul 14, 2022
The parental leave conundrum: What to put on your CV?
Taking time out of your career to look after children is common in Australia. But up there with private versus public schools, the topic...
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Jul 14, 2022
Resume do's and don't's
Are you using the same resume template from when you finished school or uni, which you hastily update each time you apply for a job? You...
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Jul 14, 2022
Writing a killer cover letter
Many clients that I've worked with have been surprised by my suggestion that the cover letter is more important than the resume. However...
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Jul 14, 2022
Who are you? Nailing your professional profile
So, who are you? It might sound like a silly question, but an employer needs to understand who you are, and they need to figure it out...
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