The importance of constructive criticism Many candidates walk out of their interviews extremely positive after being well received by the clients and having no concerns brought forward. Often they will leave an interview confident in securing the role and unfortunately the reality can be vastly different. After obtaining the bad news, the candidates are left Read more about The importance of constructive criticism[…]
We all know that the civil construction boom is here, with billions upon billion being spent on infrastructure here in Australia means we have some exciting times ahead. However, with most major projects being built at the same time, this can leave us in a tricky situation to find the best talent for these projects. Read more about Why your project is not attracting the best staff[…]
I’ve currently got a friend of mine who’s looking to transition out of their current role and into a new one, i.e. wants to quit and get a new role. With myself being a recruiter, he’s frequently asking me for tactics and ideas on how to go about finding a new role, how to make Read more about How to stand out amongst the rest[…]
Avoiding the ‘chasing’ Recruiter I’ve written this brief article, not to defend over eager recruitment consultants, or to place blame on allusive clients, but to hopefully shed some light on how the dreaded ‘urgent’ word can bring an otherwise successful recruitment relationship crashing to the ground. Understanding ‘Urgent’ It’s estimated we spend around 80% of Read more about Avoiding the URGENT Recruiter[…]
I am often contacted by candidates working within the more traditional areas of coal-fired power generation, mining, oil and gas who are looking to transition into renewable energy as they can see a brighter future in this sector. One of my first questions is always around salary expectations as it is a fact of life Read more about Does the lower pay scales in renewable energy lead to less talented people within the industry?[…]