You’ve Found The “Perfect” Candidate, Or Have You? For Hiring Managers, attracting great talent is just the beginning. Whether the candidates are sourced through advertising, referrals, external recruitment firms, or direct approaches, the real challenge lies in bringing in the right person to the organisation—someone who fits the team and culture. But what can you
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Reflecting On My Career as an Accounting Recruiter
Reflecting On My Career as an Accounting Recruiter – 28.10.24 In 1998, I graduated from QUT with a Bachelor of Business – Accounting. I was fortunate enough to get my first Graduate Accounting role soon after, which I loved and stayed there for the next few years. This was such a great company, and all
Mastering the “What are your weakness?”
Mastering the “What are your weakness?” Question: Turn it into a winning moment. “What are your weaknesses?” This question is often uncomfortable but common in interviews. To answer it effectively, be honest and self-aware without undermining your candidacy. Focus on a genuine weakness that isn’t a core job skill, explain how you recognized it, share
Decision Making in Uncertainty
We live in interesting times! Look around outside your own little vortex and you’ll soon see what I mean: Globally, we have wars going on, we have one of the largest nations in the world in a dividing political election, we have new Governments in France, UK. Here in Australia, we have a mixed economy
Job Hunting – In An Employer Led Market
The current job market is familiar territory to me but very unfamiliar to those more used to the buoyancy of the post-pandemic ‘bounce’. The last time the Australian job market was similar was during the GFC of 2007-2009. Jobseekers are finding this challenging to navigate as they are more accustomed to a market they control
The Future of Recruitment: How AI is Revolutionising the Hiring Process
As we look to the future, one thing is clear: artificial intelligence (AI) is set to revolutionise recruitment in ways we’ve only begun to imagine. From enhanced candidate sourcing to automated interviewing, AI is reshaping how companies find, engage, and hire talent. 1. Reduced Sourcing Time Gone are the days of sifting through countless resumes
Degree vs. No Degree in a Job Hunt
What are the Pros and Cons for this? In an ever-changing world 7+ years ago I thought I was doing the right thing and made sure all my nieces and nephews where on the radar to getting a degree. I swore black and blue that for them to be successful in the world they need
Employee Engagement on the decrease?
It is Employee Engagement season here at Optimum Consulting and 2024 is proving to be an interesting year! In my opinion, we are entering the first fully normalised period since the Covid pandemic, and the balance of employee expectations and employer expectations is certainly evident. Coming from an employee-led market with record low unemployment levels
The Future of Work – continuing trends for 2024
Rehumanisation According to a study by Bain, 58% of people surveyed said the pandemic had made them question both their commitment to their employer and their desire for more work/life balance. With that balance being towards life, not work. There is a sense of wanting to belong, have a sense of common purpose and community,