Rob Cugno

About Rob Cugno

I am the founder of Future U Coaching and I’m passionate about helping people find the career they love.

How to Win a Job Search in an AI-Driven Hiring Market

AI isn’t the enemy. Used well, it becomes the advantage most professionals don’t know they’re allowed to have. If the first article helped you understand why your applications weren’t landing, this one is about what comes next. Because once you realise AI and ATS systems are filtering most candidates

By |2026-01-29T20:35:42+11:00January 29th, 2026|Uncategorized|

5 Awesome Tips to Start Building Your Network

Recently I was talking about networking with one of my coachees.  They were very worried because they felt they did not have a network.  They understood that a network was important, but they could not identify their network.  They were concerned that a lack of a network would hurt

By |2026-01-30T17:08:19+11:00January 29th, 2026|Career Advice, Coaching|

The Real Reason You’re Not Getting Job Interviews

Even the most suitable applicants get filtered out before a human ever sees them. Here’s how to get noticed, without losing your voice. Here’s the uncomfortable truth most professionals don’t know. . Your job search isn’t failing because you lack experience, capability, or drive. It’s failing because the system

By |2026-01-19T18:04:05+11:00January 19th, 2026|Uncategorized|

Unemployment Unpacked & Why Career Happiness is Still Very Attainable

You may have seen that Australia’s unemployment rate has risen in recent months. While headlines might stir concern, it’s not all doom and gloom. In this edition, we unpack what’s really happening in the job market and share practical strategies to help people not just get back to work

By |2025-11-13T14:36:17+11:00November 11th, 2025|Uncategorized|

How to Secure Your Well-Deserved Pay Rise and Manage Cost of Living Pressures

Over the past five years, Australia has grappled with significant cost of living pressures, deeply impacting both individuals and families. One of the critical factors in this economic strain has been the change in real wages, which reflects the actual purchasing power of income after accounting for inflation. During

By |2025-09-05T14:09:34+10:00September 5th, 2025|Uncategorized|

5 Ways to Stay Connected to Your Business Network

A business relationship is like any other – to last the distance it has to be based on mutual respect and benefit. We’re all guilty of getting caught up in the daily grind, prioritizing the ‘to do’ list over making time to nurture valuable relationships, the rock on which

By |2025-10-06T14:08:37+11:00August 20th, 2025|Networking|

The Numbers – Latest Job Market Stats

Key Takeaways for Someone Considering a Job / Career Change: Traditional white‑collar roles in finance, technical consulting and office administration are under pressure. Fields tied to government‑funded sectors (health, education, public agencies) are still hiring. Pivoting into skill‑driven roles—especially those involving AI‑support or human-centric tech—is increasingly valuable. Expect fierce

By |2025-08-19T18:44:53+10:00August 19th, 2025|Uncategorized|
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