As a Career Coach it’s clear that relying on traditional job-hunting based on volume applications is not working, it's like flogging a dead horse. Australia’s labour market has changed so much since 2022 that the old model of scrolling Seek and LinkedIn, firing off applications, waiting and hoping, is hurting job seekers. Declining job ads, surging applications, economic uncertainty, AI‑driven screening, and employer cost‑cutting have reshaped recruitment into something far more competitive...

Many people struggle with writing their resume well, so if you find it hard, you are not alone. Learn the latest approaches to writing an effective resume that gets you interviews. Most people don’t enjoy talking about themselves, let alone writing about their achievements and marketing. Very few people haven’t been taught to write effective resumes and are using outdated formats that don’t work in our current job market. Resumes also go through trends and while the core elements remain the...

Here are my 20 most common career challenges and the solutions to help you manage your career successfully.