Supporting One Another in a tighter job market The job market can be a complex and emotional space, especially for individuals navigating their careers during challenging times. While some candidates are fortunate to find themselves in secure positions, others may be experiencing financial strain or emotional stress as they search for opportunities. Often, these circumstances
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Ramping Up For 2025
Ramping Up for 2025 As we gear up for 2025, recruitment agencies face a unique set of opportunities and challenges. The expectations of both clients and candidates are evolving rapidly, demanding agencies to innovate, specialise, and deliver unmatched value. Agencies that adopt a proactive, tech-savvy, and human-centered approach will thrive in this competitive landscape. Define
TRUSTING YOUR GUT WHEN HIRING
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
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
From Properties to People: My Journey into Recruitment
From Real Estate to Recruitment My career journey has taken me through many paths, but none have been as fulfilling as my recent transition from real estate to recruitment. Since graduating high school, I felt lost in my search for what truly ignited my passion. I dedicated years to becoming a lead agent in residential
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
Navigating the Changing Job Market
In the dynamic landscape of today’s job market, change is happening faster than ever before. Having been a recruiter for over two decades now, and witnessing this transformation firsthand, I have observed several key trends reshaping how candidates approach their careers and how companies seek talent. 1. Be Adaptable One of the most striking changes
I’ve reviewed 7,861 CVs this year. Here’s what the best CVs do.
Most jobs now are getting over 100 applicants in their first week. When you apply, your CV joins a pile. If you aren’t using a recruiter, a hiring manager will likely spend a couple of hours cutting that list down to a shortlist. Spelling error? You’re gone. Generic blurb about vague career aspirations? See you later.
The Importance of Planning for both Recruiters and Job Seekers
If you look back at your success in life, it rarely happens by chance, but rather as the result of intentional actions and good planning. Maybe mum was right when she used to tell me failing to plan is planning to fail before each of my exam blocks at school. Let’s explore why planning is