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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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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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…

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…