Trust Definition: to believe that someone is good and honest and will not harm you, or that something is safe and reliable. (Cambridge Dictionary). Trust – a simple 5 letter word that underpins our moral fibre. How can trust help across the employee life cycle? Optimum has 4 pillars to our business: Attract – trust
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Transferable Skills – Hiring recently migrated talent!
How many times have I heard that organisations want to hire new employees who must have local experience. Well, sadly too many! Personally, I think that it is absolutely OK to consider and hire newly migrated talent, depending on the requirements of the role. While there are roles that sometimes absolutely need to have local
Career Defining Moments – Part 6 “Embracing New Horizons”
This is the 6th article in my Career Defining Moments series. Check out Part 1 “Stepping Up”, Part 2 “Saying Yes”, Part 3 “Pushing Through”, Part 4 “The Best Work of Your Career” and Part 5 “Maintaining Positivity”. Leaving home Leaving behind the familiar and venturing into the unknown is a hallmark of the truly
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
Tips to Set Yourself up for Success in the Workplace
We would all love to have successful careers and the first most critical step to attaining this is enjoying what you do. As the famous saying goes, “Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” ― Mark Twain I started my career as an Accountant. Whilst I
Navigating A Redundancy
I caught up with a client last week who with much sadness informed that he had just been made redundant. He is a talented senior executive who spent 17 years with this organisation and it was a shock and unexpected. As the economy changes unfortunately redundancies are becoming more real.Being made redundant can be a
The Interview Experience: Elevating a Conversation to a Connection
We’ve all been to those interviews; you know the ones that seem more like an interrogation than a conversation. As a candidate, you leave not knowing where you stand and as a Recruiter this is the last thing we want you to experience. Our aim is always to try and transform an interview into a
Perseverance in the recruitment process: A guide for Graduates
We’ve all heard the phrase “New Year, New Beginnings,” which may be interpreted differently depending on one’s situation; for some, it may imply changing habits, while others may see it as an opportunity to land a new job. Most notably, in the recruitment market, this is when most graduate openings are advertised. As a recent
Resilience in the Workplace: Build outlook, and bounce back from setbacks
In todays, fast-paced and ever-changing work environment, resilience has become a crucial skill for individuals and organisations to thrive. Resilience refers to the ability to bounce back from setbacks, adapt to change, and maintain a positive mindset in the face of adversity. It is a crucial factor in determining how well individuals and teams can