How To Make A Successful Career Change

Seek reports that in Australia, 57% of people have made a career change before and 19% have done so in the last twelve months. If you have been thinking its time for a career change, here are some tips from The Recruitment Alternative: Take A Step Back A good place to start is by taking […]

How Small Businesses Find BIG Talent

Large businesses often offer candidates the big brand name, several bonuses and benefits aligning with a large pay package. So, how can small businesses compete with the top guns and recruit the best possible talent? Fortunately, it is quite easy because there are many candidates looking to work in smaller companies. For example, smaller businesses […]

How To Write A Great Resume

Resumes are critically important documents. It doesn’t matter how good you are, if you cannot produce a good resume, chances are you won’t even get to an interview, let alone win a good job. Here are some tips on how to write a good resume: 1. Make it easy to read Dot points are very […]

Employee Recognition

Employee recognition is about acknowledging the work your staff do to achieve goals, improve efficiencies, boost profit and make the organisation an enjoyable and inspiring place to work at. Through rewarding staff, you will boost morale, improved productivity and maintain a positive company culture. Employee recognition is an important part of team management. When employees […]

Accounting Career Tips – Sydney

A career in accounting will have its challenges but also great rewards. Sydney has a competitive job market, so how can you stay ahead of the competition? Here are 5 tips from The Recruitment Alternative to help you along your accounting journey.  1. Have A Focus With many different types of accounting jobs available you […]

How To Effectively Work With Recruiters

So you have decided to engage the services of a recruitment agency, what’s next? To get the most effective outcome, here are some tips from The Recruitment Alternative: Be Prepared Whatever position you are recruiting for, be prepared with all the correct information before speaking with a recruitment agency. Information such as position title, salary […]

Tips For A More Efficient Job Search

There is no denying that job searching can be stressful. You are not alone in feeling this way. Everyone wants to be sure that they make the right choices and apply for the positions that are best suited to their talents. On top of that, life is busy! Here are some tips from The Recruitment […]

Why You Should Hire Mature Aged Workers

A 2015 Intergenerational Government Report projects that the number of Australians aged 65 and over will more than double by 2055, when there will be around 40,000 people aged 100 and over. For anyone running a business, this presents both a challenge and an opportunity. Everybody wants to feel they can make a contribution of value, […]

Melbourne Cup! How To Win The Recruitment ‘Race’

Melbourne Cup is tomorrow! There is no doubt that it is a competitive recruitment market at the moment. So how can you be first out of the ‘birdcage’ and find your winning ‘horse’ that will give you the best return? Here are some tips from The Recruitment Alternative to help you take off your ‘blinkers’ […]

Questions To Ask During Interview

Interviews are very much a two-way street. Your potential employer is asking you questions to learn about you, your skills and experience. It is equally important to find out if the role is a good fit for you too. Preparing questions to ask your potential employer about the position and the company, will not only […]

Melbourne: 4 Signs You Need A Bookkeeper

As a small business owner, you may start off by doing everything yourself. However, as the business grows and develops you may find yourself spread thin. There are some tasks that you may need assistance completing. Evaluating what area is lacking is vital in determining where to seek help. An area of business that is […]

Interview Skills That Win The Job

Aimed at helping anyone answer tricky interview questions, our Managing Director Michael Spiropoulos, has put together a collection of simple techniques and helpful tips in a book to help you win the job! Providing you with first hand industry insight, ‘Interview Skills That Win The Job’ should be your go to reference point when preparing […]