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How to Find the Best Resume Writing Services in Australia (2026 Guide)

How to Find the Best Resume Writing Services in Australia (2026 Guide) Your unbiased guide to selecting the right service for you By Jacquie Liversidge Navigate to: The Australian resume writing industry has exploded in recent years, fuelled by two simple realities. First, almost anyone can now set themselves up as a resume writer. Second, launching a sleek website has never been easier or cheaper. These developments have produced a wave of new entrants to the market. Some are outstanding professionals with years…

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ATS vs. Human Readers: How to Write a Resume That Works for Both

ATS vs. Human Readers How to Write a Resume That Works for Both By Jacquie Liversidge Navigate to: When it comes to crafting a winning resume, one of the biggest challenges job seekers face today is navigating the dual audience of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and human recruiters. Each has its own set of expectations and limitations, yet your resume must perform well with both to secure an interview. Understanding how these systems work, and how they differ, is the first step towards…

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The Case Against ChatGPT– At Least for Resumes

The Case Against ChatGPT At least for resumes and cover letters By Jacquie Liversidge Navigate to: Artificial intelligence has rapidly integrated into nearly every corner of our digital experience. From smartphones to office applications, generative AI tools are no longer optional novelties. They are embedded features, often running quietly in the background, ready to assist with tasks ranging from grammar correction to full content generation. It’s no surprise then that people are turning to tools like ChatGPT to help with job applications. But…

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How to Write a Resume That Gets Interviews in 2025

How to Write a Resume That Gets Interviews in 2025 Write a resume that doesn't waste opportunities. By Jacquie Liversidge Navigate to: In 2025, writing a resume that stands out requires more than listing your job history. Employers are seeking candidates who demonstrate impact, clarity, and strategic thinking. With recruitment technologies becoming more sophisticated and competition rising, your resume must tell a compelling story that connects your experience to an employer’s needs — quickly and effectively.Here’s how to write a resume that opens…

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5 Resume Mistakes That Are Costing You Interviews

5 Resume Mistakes That Are Costing You Interviews And how to avoid them. By Jacquie Liversidge Navigate to: Crafting a resume that opens doors takes more than listing qualifications and job titles. With employers often spending mere seconds on initial reviews, seemingly minor missteps can significantly impact your success rate. Below, we unpack five common resume mistakes that could be quietly undermining your chances—and how to fix them.Failing to Tailor Your Resume to Each RoleA generic resume may seem like a time-saver, but…

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The One-Page vs. Two-Page Resume Debate: What’s Best for Australian Jobs?

The One-Page vs. Two-Page Resume Debate: What’s Best for Australian Jobs? Let's settle the debate. By Jacquie Liversidge Navigate to: In Australia’s competitive job market, the length of your resume can influence how recruiters perceive you. The age-old question—one page or two—does not have a universal answer. The ideal length depends on your experience, the sector you're applying to, and the expectations of local employers. Here's a detailed breakdown to help you determine which format best supports your career goals.Understanding the One-Page ResumeThe…

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How to Tailor Your Resume for Government vs. Private Sector Roles

How to Tailor Your Resume for Government vs. Private Sector Roles Know your audience By Jacquie Liversidge Navigate to: Crafting a compelling resume requires a clear understanding of your audience. This becomes especially important when applying for government roles versus positions in the private sector. Each sector has unique expectations, language preferences, and methods of assessing candidate suitability. Adapting your resume to align with these differing priorities can significantly enhance your chances of progressing through to interview.Understanding the Differences in Recruitment CultureGovernment roles…

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How to Write a Resume with No Experience

How to Write a Resume with No Experience Turning education and transferrable skills into marketable content. By Jacquie Liversidge Navigate to:   Writing a resume when you have little to no professional experience can feel daunting, especially when you’re a recent graduate or making a career change. However, with the right approach, you can craft a compelling resume that highlights your strengths and potential. Here’s how to present your skills and experiences effectively, even without a traditional work history. Start with a Strong…

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How to Tailor Your Resume for Different Industries

How to Tailor Your Resume for Different Industries One size fits all is so 2010. By Jacquie Liversidge Navigate to: When you want to stand out in today’s competitive job market, a one-size-fits-all resume simply won’t cut it.Tailoring your resume to the specific industry you’re applying to is essential for showcasing your relevant skills, experience, and understanding of industry-specific demands.Here’s how you can strategically customise your resume for different industries.Understand the Industry’s Core RequirementsBefore you start tailoring your resume, invest time in understanding…

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The Great Resignation

The great resignation And how employer expectations and obfuscation fails to attract the right candidates. By Joel Smith Navigate to: The Great Resignation: What is it? The great resignation, or the big quit, is a colloquial term. It refers to a large scale resignation of workers around the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is ongoing.Economists, political commentators, social media influencers, and journalists have had a field day writing about the topic. A few key themes have emerged.Remember to follow us for resume…

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Why Resumes Are So Hard To Write

Why resumes are so hard to write And why they won't be getting any easier. By Jacquie Liversidge The major challenge faced by job hunters presently is not a scarcity of jobs. In fact, the job market at the present time is not experiencing any shortage of jobs. But it does feel that way. Applicants are applying and not hearing back, and employers are complaining of a skills shortage and low numbers of quality applications for roles across the gamut of industries. The primary…

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Is the ATS blocking your resume?

How to Optimise Your Resume for Applicant Tracking Software (ATS) By Chris Belbin Understanding ATS Applicant Tracking Software (ATS) is a tool many employers use to streamline the hiring process by automating the screening of resumes. It analyses resumes based on criteria like job titles, employment gaps, and education levels. While it provides a quick snapshot of your experience, it also has limitations, particularly in recognising nuanced candidate profiles. Challenges with ATS One issue with ATS is its rigid approach to filtering candidates.…

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Font and Your Resume

Resumes: Font and Function Revive your outdated resume with these tips on font, formatting, and grammar. By Chris Belbin Looking at an ugly resume?Read on for advice on fonts, grammar, and style, and breathe some vita into your curriculum vitae. Get a quote from us A word on fonts Everybody Loves Fonts Or is that just me? Either way, they are important. So which ones will work for your resume and which should be saved for kindergarten newsletters? I’m looking at you, Comic Sans.…

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The Coronavirus and your Confidence

Coronavirus and your confidence In a world where wages equal worth. COVID JOBS By Jacquie Liversidge From a government mandated distance, I just spoke to the woman serving me at the grocery store who explained that she was new to the role at Coles. Congratulations, I said, with real enthusiasm. She explained that she had been looking for a job for months. She got a job in our regional municipality. A job selected for praise by our highest ministers in the last week.…

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Failing at Engaging Your Audience

Failing at engagement Reunions, networking, relationships. We've all been there. Here's how to avoid it. By Jacquie Liversidge I sit here in this moment reflecting on the overwhelming failure of a 10 year reunion to engage its audience. An audience who all have something in common. In terms of audience engagement for an event, this event should be reasonably straight forward on the surface level to unify its attendees. Who out there dreads networking events? Hands up. My hand is up so far…

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Demonstrating your worth: Selling yourself in your resume

How to sell yourself in your resume By demonstrating your worth. By Jacquie Liversidge How to really sell yourself in your resume Getting a job is just about putting together a resume that just sells yourself, right? Skills and all that? Not quite. Absolutely fundamental to getting work anywhere is demonstrating your worth to the organisation. Let’s break that down. The business you are applying to is likely just that—a business. Unless it’s a government tribunal or administrative service, the place you are…

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RESUMES: Dealing with a blow to your confidence

Dealing with a blow to your confidence. We've all been there. By Jacquie Liversidge Aside from all of the other external factors that applicants for roles can be affected by, the biggest factor, one which may or may not relate to external factors, is your confidence in applying for roles. Your level of confidence completely dictates how your application will read to employers, because it dictates the way you frame your skills, the skills you feel that you can list, the achievements you can…

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When You Don’t Know What to Put in your Resume

When you don't know what to put in your resume. We've all been there. By Jacquie Liversidge At some point, every single person that has put together a resume has been faced with the same internal question: What Do I Even Say? When you’re staring at the barrel of an empty experience section, some really great questions to start asking yourself are: What is the most important part of my role? This will help to start get the ball rolling. Is supporting your…

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Is Hiring a Resume Writer Cheating?

Is hiring a resume writer cheating? Won't the employer notice, or be unhappy? By Jacquie Liversidge Oh, heavens—no. Most politicians have their books ghost-written by copywriters. Most businesses pay marketing professionals to get their products sold. … Think that PM Scott Morrison writes his own speeches? (He doesn’t. Also, someone please fire his speech writer.) When a business makes a decision to hire you on the basis of a resume that has been professionally worked on, they’re also hiring an important decision you…

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Using an online resume generator

Using an online resume generator The good, the bad and the ugly. We tried it so you don't have to. By Jacquie Liversidge There are now hundreds of websites that offer free or cheap visually stunning resume builders and templates which promise to make your resume stand out from the crowd. We went through an online resume generator called Canva, and wrote down some of our thoughts into seven main criticisms: Printing Industry targeted Page Length Future Editing Applicant Tracking System (ATS) failure Improper…

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How to Choose a Resume Writer

Choosing a resume writer. What to look for, what makes a good writer, and getting your money's worth. By Jacquie Liversidge And just like that, BOOM: the internet is jam packed full of resume writers.As resume writers ourselves, we are regularly repairing resumes for our clients who have gone through Airtasker, Fiverr and through cheap online providers.Resume writing has become a massive industry for a couple of important reasons:Most resume writers work from home, so do not need to have an office spaceThere…

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What sections should you have on a resume?

Choosing the right sections to add to your resume is not as straight forward as it may appear at first glance. Get your message across to employers by including sections specific to your industry by using this approach.

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