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
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
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
I received a phone call from a client whom I met for the first time late last year. She called me from the carpark outside the company she works for. She’d been sitting there in her car for 20 minutes, dreading to go in. “I can’t do it anymore.
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
A Great Mentor is a Career Must A great mentor is a career must. A great mentor is a career must who can boost you career in many, incredible ways. Career mentoring is a process where an experienced professional, called a mentor, provides guidance and support to a less
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
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
“Rob, I keep hearing conflicting information about CV scanners, are they a “thing” in Australia? What is the “truth”? Most Australian employers now use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) — and many are adding AI to screen and even interview candidates. In fact, 42% of high-volume hirers use AI-integrated ATS,
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
