Christmas is coming and this is the quiet time for head hunting, hiring and recruitment activities. But before you wind down your job search to zero or give up, keep in mind, while not so many jobs get advertised, some companies are still hiring over the holiday period. What this means to you as a job hunter, is that contrary to what most people … [Read more...]

Ask any professional resume writer and what they enjoy most is transforming a resume from a chronological work history, to a document that effectively markets a client.  Done correctly, your resume is your ultimate marketing tools and will substantially increase the odds in your favour of securing an interview.  Below are some of the key … [Read more...]

Everyone has his or her opinion on what should, or shouldn’t, be included in an Australian résumé.  In this article I debunk some of the prevailing myths about résumés created for the Australian Market place. Myth One -A résumé is about YOU If you think your résumé is about YOU, you need to start thinking about this document in a whole … [Read more...]

In this article, I provide an outline of a resume and what should or should not be included in a modern resume. Before we begin, there are no hard and fast rules when providing an outline of a resume, apart from the number one rule, which is that you should include JUST the information that is relevant to the position and the information should … [Read more...]

Resume mistakes, can quickly take your resume from the ‘to interview list’ to the reject pile.  In order to ensure your resume, does not end up in the garbage bin, make sure your resume makes a positive impression on prospective employers, by creating a resume that meets the employer’s needs and by avoiding these top 10 resume mistakes … [Read more...]

Effective advertising works. That is why every year, billions is spent across the globe by companies big and small, advertising in popular magazines, newspapers, trade magazines, television and online. On the other hand, ineffective advertising is like flushing money down the toilet and is a complete waste of money. So what is the difference … [Read more...]

I hope you had a great fortnight, since my last newsletter.  This last fortnight I’ve been ‘flat out’ working on client applications, which has been great as I love transforming clients on paper and getting such positive feedback and results for my clients (gives me a natural high every time). I’ve also received quite a few enquiries, … [Read more...]

Before you start sending out your resume, use this checklist below to make sure that your resume does not suck. Since the primary purpose of a resume is to successfully SCREEN OUT candidates, if your resume sucks, you won't get to interview. Does your document provide lengthy information including all your work experience and personal … [Read more...]

As more and more employers and recruiters advertise and ask you to apply for jobs online, it is important to know how to write a keyword rich resume for the online job boards.  In this article I outline exactly what happens to your resume once you upload it on to the job boards, and how to create a keyword rich resume that ensures that your … [Read more...]

This article was published to guide professional career consultants/resume writers, but as a lawyer, you will find the tips and strategies contained in this article equally useful. Writing a résumé for a lawyer is like any other career marketing document.  It is vital to create an employer-focussed résumé that looks at the process from the … [Read more...]