To be noticed and stand a chance of progressing to the interview stage, your resume needs to hook the reader within seconds.  Hiring managers and recruiters will receive hundreds of applications for a single position, and at times only have time to scan resumes before deciding whether to progress candidates to an interview. RELATED ARTICLE: HOW MANY PAGES SHOULD MY RESUME BE?   To make an immediate impact, your resume will need to communicate the following information in the most concise form and be relevant to the position; roles and responsibilities, experience, skills, achievements, education, etc.     Your resume will be scanned for the right kind of experience and if the duties are relevant for the role. Ensure you include all relevant skills gained and required of you in previous roles and mention any achievements as hiring managers love to see results. RELATED ARTICLE: W HAT DO I DO NOW THAT I NO LONGER HAVE A JOB?   So that you grab the hiring managers a...

Are there any good jobs in Brisbane? Do you find yourself searching for work in Brisbane, finding yourself asking the question:  "Are there actually any good jobs in Brisbane that I can apply for?"  Well, you're not alone. I'll explain why. It's certainly tough out there across Queensland, Australia. As of writing this article, in early 2020, I recently read an article written by the Brisbane Times entitled "How south-east Queensland is predicted to cope with job losses" which mentioned about the dire nature of the jobs market in Brisbane and surrounding suburbs. The article referred to a recent study conducted by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland  which reported that the pandemic has resulted in 17 per cent of the state's small businesses to close, with 40 per cent of businesses laying off casual or permanent staff.  Faced with such a situation, it's no wonder that people in Brisbane are worried about jobs, about their...