Hiring new staff is a critical part of a company’s growth and doing it right is paramount to success.
As part of our recruitment service, we are reviewing what the best things are to look out for when recruiting new staff. As part of this review we came across a Forbes article that cites the 7 Cs, as critical to consider when recruiting new team members. We couldn’t agree more. They are: 1. Competent: […]
The 4 Things You Must Get Across in a Job Interview!
I’ve interviewed hundreds of people and unfortunately they seldom put across the 4 things every employer wants to hear. Trust me, every question an employer asks is designed to determine 4 things about you. 1. Are you SKILLED enough to do the job? 2. Can you perform when OBSTACLES appear? 3. Do you cultivate positive […]
4 Things That Make an Interview go from Good to Great
“Good interviews are rare and they really stand out” said the CEO of one of the biggest Telecommunications Companies in the world. Amazing given that over the years, they have interviewed hundreds of candidates for a variety of positions. Here are four tips for job hunters seeking interview success: 1. Know about the Company and […]
What to do in a candidate short market
I’m currently working closely with one of our clients in helping them find a key player for their company and one of the challenges we’re facing is trying to find someone great in a candidate short market. In some industries, it does sometimes happen that there is a chronic shortage of candidates in the market. […]
The Recruitment Alternative affordability just got better with Affordability Plus!
As part of our ongoing objective to provide you with affordable recruitment excellence, if you are looking for more than one candidate for an identical role, starting at the same time and in the same location, we are happy to recruit both candidates and give you a 50% discount on the 2nd placement. All part of […]
Celebrations at The Recruitment Alternative!
It’s been an exciting couple of weeks at The Recruitment Alternative with the launch of our brand new website and the birthday celebrations of 2 of our Head Office staff. Our new website has loads of information for Employers looking for staff, including some of the types of questions to ask at interviews, tips and […]
Job Search Strategies For A New Career.
Michael Spiropoulos Searching for a new job is often fraught with difficulties. However, searching for a job in a new career is even more difficult. You may have all the skills and knowledge to do the job, but the trick is to get yourself in front of often-sceptical employers to convince them to give you […]
How to handle the change of career interview.
By Michael Spiropoulos As anyone who’s tried to change career knows, one of the most difficult hurdles to a successful transition is the interview. The reality is that once you get to the interview you’ll most likely be competing against people who have years of experience tucked under their belt and can hit the ground […]
Be sure you do your research before launching into a changing career.
By Michael Spiropoulos O.K., you’re tired of your current job and are seriously thinking of changing career. There’s nothing wrong with feeling that way. Whatsmore you’re not alone. More and more people are successfully changing careers and are invigorated by the change. However, you need to be careful. You do not want to spend your […]
Snapshot of the Australian job market 2013 Part 1
Our first snapshot of the Australian jobs market in 2013, covering the total figures of the workforce, where in Australia they are and the status of both the employment growth and unemployment rates.
Australia is one of the most expensive countries to live in so what does this mean for recruitment
A report cites Sydney as the 5th most expensive city in the world. At a time every cent counts, recruitment costs don’t need to be expensive and alternative agencies are gaining momentum with their affordable recruitment solutions.
Affordable Recruitment is now an established reality
The existing paradigm of recruitment in which recruitment agencies generally charge anywhere between 12% to 20% of a candidate’s total remuneration package is under review, with Australia seeing highly viable alternative agencies beginning to prosper.
