The Metric Mirage How overusing resume metrics is undermining their impact By Jacquie Liversidge For years, job seekers have been advised to bolster their resumes with quantifiable results. Metrics, we were told, offer tangible proof of achievement. They lend credibility to our claims and give hiring managers something to grasp beyond vague assertions of competence. This was sound advice. Until it wasn't.The advent of AI-assisted resume writing tools, especially ChatGPT and similar generative models, has led to a proliferation of numbers in resumes.…

Using ChatGPT to write your resume Strike the balance between streamlining your writing and sounding like a human By Jacquie Liversidge Navigate to: So, you're staring at that blank page, the cursor blinking mockingly. Writing a resume can feel like pulling teeth, can't it? The biggest hurdle is figuring out what makes you stand out—what's your secret sauce? Full disclosure: ChatGPT can't magically unearth your hidden talents. That's on you. Maybe have a chinwag with friends, family, or that colleague who always tells…

2025 Australian Job Market How you can leverage the changing times By Jacquie Liversidge Navigate to:   What Will the Australian Job Market Look Like in 2025? The Australian job market is entering a period of transformation as we head towards 2025. Economic shifts, technological advancements, and new societal trends are reshaping the way we work. With unemployment rates and redundancies currently fluctuating, it’s crucial to understand what lies ahead and how job seekers can adapt to the changing landscape. Employment Rates and…

AI-Generated Job Applications A Guide to Crafting Human-Centric Content for HR By Marc Cayzer Navigate to: Overview If you search online for ‘how to write a job application’, you’ll find countless resources promising to transform you into the ideal candidate with the perfect resume and cover letter. But in the age of AI, there’s a new twist to this tale. Enter: AI-generated job applications. Make no mistake, HR professionals are getting pretty good at spotting these. So, if you’ve landed on this post…