Debra O'Brien

TL;DR Why so many Australian professionals feel invisible If you are applying for roles in Australia or New Zealand and hearing nothing back, you are not alone. Many capable professionals submit dozens of applications and receive no response, not even…

You’ve heard the advice: “Use keywords to beat the bots!” So, you stuff your resume with every technical term and job title you can think of, hoping the computer will give you a high score. But what if this common…

While getting read to apply for your next job, you have updated your LinkedIn. You are connecting with other people and you’re getting ready to apply for dozens of roles. You start applying but results is a consistent silenc. You…

It is more common than not that job-searching can become a months-long activity, and you start to feel down, withdrawn, and sometimes ignored. You send out application after application, and you know you carry what the role is looking for,…

TL;DR You spend hours perfecting your resume. You apply for positions where you’re clearly qualified. Yet you hear nothing back. This frustrating experience is common in today’s Australian job market, and often, the reason isn’t personal—it’s automated. Most companies in…

TL;DR If you’re not getting interview calls, this guidance could help you identify what needs to change in your resume. Many job seekers face frustration from not getting interview calls, so managing employment gap is crucial. Sighted by Debra O’Brien,…