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.

Questions from the Inbox

Rob, why am I not getting interviews, even for jobs though I’m qualified? This is one of the most common questions I get—and you're not alone. It often comes down to how well your CV speaks to the job you're going for. Being qualified isn’t always enough—your application needs

By |2025-07-04T14:13:46+10:00July 4th, 2025|Career Advice, Coaching, Employment|

How to beat Applicant Tracking Systems

An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is a software tool used by human resources departments and recruiters to manage the recruitment process. It is designed to streamline and automate the recruiting process by managing job postings, sourcing candidates, tracking applications, and managing the hiring process. This article provides tips on

By |2025-07-04T14:05:51+10:00July 2nd, 2025|Applications|

In the know – Upcoming Career Events

Future U Coaching, Learn & Do Event, late July, 2025 (date TBC). Melbourne Career Expo, 25-27th July 2025, Melbourne Vic >> https://www.careerexpo.com.au/ APS Psychology Career Expo, 29th July, 2025, Perth >> https://psychology.org.au/event/24992  APS Psychology Career Expo, 31st July, 2025, Adelaide  University Open Days, August 2025.  

By |2025-07-04T14:04:43+10:00July 1st, 2025|Career Advice, Coaching, Employment|

Five Networking Tips for Introverts

Do you prefer watching Netflix in your pyjamas to trading business cards with a room full of strangers? You’re not alone. According to Susan Cain, a published author and leader in the ‘Quiet Revolution’, up to 50 percent of Americans consider themselves to be ‘introverts’. It’s reasonable to assume

By |2025-07-01T16:06:50+10:00May 19th, 2025|Career Advice, Coaching|

Not getting the salary you deserve in testing times?

5 Strategies to Secure Your Well-Deserved Pay Rise Are you not getting the salary you deserve? 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

By |2025-05-06T15:28:30+10:00February 23rd, 2025|Employment, Negotiation, Pay Rise, Salary|

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 supportive

By |2025-05-06T15:28:31+10:00November 20th, 2024|Networking|

The Importance of Creativity for a Long Career

The importance of creativity for a long career is more critical than ever, to stay relevant and employable in the age of automation According to an article by Business Insiders Australia, one in three Australian jobs will be automated by 2030. And it’s not just manufacturing, white-collar professions like accounting

By |2025-05-06T15:28:31+10:00October 15th, 2024|Career Advice|
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