Resume tips for School Leavers
Here are some basic guidelines to follow to ensure you get the attention of a recruitment consultant or employer and make the best impression! DO: Treat your resume like a sales document – The purpose of your resume is to sell yourself and no one can do this better than a previous employer or colleague. […]
You sent your CV with a typo– don’t sweat it!
I have read many job hunting articles where one of the key pieces of advice is: “Don’t have typos in your CV.” My friend Michael pointed out that when Colin Powell resigned in the US, he typed his own letter at his home computer to keep it a secret. But the White House sent the […]
If you are a Sales Person make sure you sell yourself!
If you are in the sales industry, please make sure you “sell yourself” in your CV. After all, if you can’t submit a convincing pitch or produce an effective sales document, recruitment consultants and employers won’t take you seriously. Objective – Include a relevant objective and this will confirm to a recruitment consultant or hiring […]
Tips for Mums returning to work
Are you ready to return to work and are worried about what an employer or recruitment consultant will think about your absence from the workforce? I can’t stress enough how important it is to be totally prepared for an interview. Your resume and cover letter was the first impression you made and the interview will […]
Resume tips for Administration Assistants!
If you are in the midst of your job search you will know that a lot of companies are looking for administrative assistants. That’s really good news, but it also means that a lot of candidates will be applying and that means competition. To put together a resume that stands out, keep the following in […]
Job Searching and LinkedIn
What do Ebay, Google and Microsoft all have in common? They have all used LinkedIn to recruit candidates! How Employers Use LinkedIn: One LinkedIn member that I spoke to got headhunted less than 24 hours after putting up his profile. He was astounded at how quickly a Recruitment Consultant found him. Another candidate I spoke […]
Three reasons you didn’t get the job….
I have conducted a lot of interviews in my career as a recruitment consultant. I have put forward some great people as a result of these interviews, but my experience of rejecting candidates is also pretty big. Over this time I have gained some insight into why candidates fail, and it often comes down to […]
Keep it simple when you resign (and don’t burn your bridges)…
You’ve worked with your recruitment consultant and you have secured an offer of employment for an exciting new job. It’s time to let your present workplace know. Conforming to the correct method of resignation can affect your career. After all, a good reference is not just valuable but vital. So how do you resign without […]
The Recruitment Alternative is the ABA100 Winner for Product Value in The Australian Business Awards 2014.
The Recruitment Alternative is proud to announce that we are the ABA100 Winner for Product Value in The Australian Business Awards 2014. The Australian Business Award for Product Value [PVA] recognises products that deliver outstanding value offering a point of difference from their competitors. The ABA recognised that we provide top quality, genuinely affordable recruitment […]
How to work with a Recruitment Consultant…
There is a belief that we as recruitment consultants only work for our clients. And whilst it is true that clients do ultimately pay the bill, there can be no payment without great candidates like you to fill those jobs. As good recruitment consultants we have your best interests at heart, and we will work […]
Are you an older candidate? 5 tips to help with your job search…..
Age discrimination in the employment arena is increasing and many older employees are struggling to maintain momentum in their search for work, often competing against younger applicants for the same job and finding it difficult to get past recruitment agencies. So how do you change this and actually use your age and experience to help […]
Winner of the South East Sydney NSW Business Chamber’s 2014 Business Award for ‘Excellence in Small Business’
The Recruitment Alternative is delighted to announce that we are the proud winner of the NSW Business Chamber’s South East Sydney Business Awards for ‘Excellence in Small Business’ 2014. The ‘Excellence in Small Business’ (for businesses employing 20 or less full time employees) award recognises a business that has attained significant growth and is able […]
