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We Are Family”… Until We’re Not: Why Companies Must Stop Using Family Language
I read a post today from one of my LinkedIn connections saying to a new hire:
“Welcome to the family.” Lovely sentiment. Warm. Fuzzy. Feels great when everything’s going well...until it doesn’t.
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Nov 201 min read


AI Is Killing Recruitment: Why the Job Market Is Drowning in White Noise
The job market isn’t broken — it’s overwhelmed. AI has flooded recruitment with noise, making it harder than ever for real humans to be seen. Here’s how to cut through it and reclaim your edge.
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Nov 191 min read


Fake recruiters. Real Scams: The Dark Side of Job Search on LinkedIn
Is there anything more disgusting than taking advantage of another human being when they’re at their most vulnerable? Especially when they’re job seeking.
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Oct 212 min read


When “Helping” Becomes Lying: The Ethical Dilemma in Recruitment You Can’t Ignore
Ethical Recruitment Dilemma: What would you do if your recruiter wrote your cover letter for a Federal Government role with skills you don’t have?
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Oct 172 min read


The Hidden Job Market Is the Real Market: Why AI Is Burying Recruitment
The job market isn’t broken, it’s just being buried alive under its own bullshit and AI promises.
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Oct 102 min read


The Hiring Manager-Recruiter Cycle: When Relationships Turn Transactional
You were an employed hiring manager. A recruiter who took you out for coffee last month won't return your call this month. The only thing that changed? Your job status.
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Oct 72 min read


Why We Need to Stop Judging Job Seekers by Resume Gaps
We’re told you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, yet we often judge a resume by its gaps. Should we negatively judge a job seeker because of gaps in their resume?
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Aug 282 min read


This is Cute at Halloween, Not on Job Ads: Let’s End Anonymous Hiring
Hey there Employers and Recruiters! You advertise jobs, you want quality applicants, but you don't provide your name or contact details??? It’s time we talked about ghost job ads. 👻
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Aug 211 min read


What is the best time to start job seeking?
These days, the only stable job is the one you haven’t lost yet. Job seeking shouldn't start when you've lost your job - start now before it's too late!
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Aug 142 min read


Is the Ai bubble about to burst?
Is AI the new dot-com bubble?
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Aug 51 min read


How has IT recruiment changed for the last 30 years
“Trevor, the last time I looked for a job was 5 years ago. It felt so much easier then. What’s happened to recruitment?”
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Jul 282 min read


George the Wonderdog Approves: We’re 3 Today!
Pssst...Talentology turns 3 today. And honestly, I’m a little emotional about it. I was so nervous to start my own business, but now my cup is full.
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Jul 12 min read


The Hidden Cost of Cheap: Why Cutting Corners in Business Always Comes Back to Bite
We’ve learned this the hard way, right? No matter how much you justify it, “cheap” almost always turns out to be expensive.
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Jun 302 min read


What do I do if a recruiter, employer or job application forces me to disclose my previous salary?
Trevor, what do I do if a recruiter, employer or job application forces me to disclose my previous salary?
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May 302 min read


What if the next step in your job search wasn’t another application, but a simple message to someone you already know?
What if the next step in your job search wasn’t another application…but a simple message to someone you already know?
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May 292 min read


How Will Ai Affect Your Professional Future
Is it time to really think about how AI will impact your professional future…before it’s too late?
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May 282 min read


Over 50 and Overlooked? How to Fight Ageism in the IT Job Market
Trevor… I’m over 50. I’ve applied for dozens of jobs and I feel like I’ve been completely overlooked. Should I start colouring the greys out of my hair just to get noticed?
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May 62 min read


Overqualified’ and Overlooked? Why Experience Still Deserves a Seat at the Table
Trevor, I keep getting told I’m ‘overqualified.’ I don’t get it. I’m reliable. I’m committed. I’ve got experience to offer, and I’m not chasing the top job anymore. Why am I being overlooked? What now?
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Apr 102 min read


Why the IT Project Management Market Is Struggling And How to Stand Out?
Trevor, is it just me or is the IT project management market really struggling at the moment?
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Apr 92 min read


Why is job hunting so hard now these days?
Trevor, why is job hunting so hard now these days? I used to get a tap on the shoulder from an ex-boss, tweak my resume, chat to a few recruiters, and land a role in no time - what changed?
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Apr 82 min read
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