Importance of Strong Candidate-Recruiter Relationships
Building a strong relationship with your recruiter can significantly enhance your job search success. A good rapport ensures better communication, tailored job opportunities, and valuable career advice. Here’s why nurturing strong candidate-recruiter relationships is beneficial. Enhanced Communication Effective communication is crucial in establishing a strong relationship between a candidate and a recruiter. By clearly articulating […]
Tips to Make your Job Search Journey Easy
Navigating the job market can be a challenging experience, whether you’re a recent graduate entering the workforce for the first time, a seasoned professional seeking a new opportunity, or an individual who wishes to return to the workforce. However, with the right strategies and tools, you can make your job search journey smoother and more […]
Providing Relevant Reference Checks
The Importance of Providing Relevant Reference Checks in Your Job Search When applying for a new job, one of the key components that can sway the decision in your favour is the reference check. This step allows employers to verify your skills, character, and achievements through previous employers or colleagues who can vouch for your […]
Essential Soft Skills
Throughout the years, the importance of soft skills cannot be overstated. While technical knowledge is important, personal attributes and interpersonal skills also make a candidate stand out. These competencies are what allow individuals to succeed in their interactions with others. Let’s explore the key soft skills needed for success in the modern workforce. Communication Skills […]
Creating Strong Candidate-Recruiter Relationships
Without a doubt, searching for jobs can be definitely competitive. However, this may be eased by creating strong relationships with recruiters. These relationships go beyond procedural exchanges and they can lead to valuable connections, career opportunities, and insights. Let’s delve into some helpful tips that candidates can do in creating strong candidate-recruiter relationships. Develop Timely […]
Screening Candidate Resumes
Whether you are screening a candidate resume who has directly applied to your business or from a Recruitment Agency, it’s essential to know what to look for. Especially but not precluded to high volume roles. Here are some tips from The Recruitment Alternative – Australia and New Zealand’s affordable recruitment agency: Career History This is […]
Labour Market Trends
The labour market in 2022 was one of the tightest seen in decades. There is evidence that shortages are easing in some industries since the borders remain open and with skilled migration quotas increasing in Australia. However, what can we expect to see from the labour market in 2023? Occupations in Demand A report published by […]
Interview Tips for Employers
Feeling unsure of what to ask when interviewing candidates? Being able to maximise your time and keep within an affordable budget is vital for any small to medium size business when it comes to recruitment. Here are some interview tips from The Recruitment Alternative – Australia’s affordable recruitment agency: Prepare Questions Prior to the Interview […]
Affordable Recruitment For Small Businesses
Our value proposition is that you no longer have to pay high prices to source great candidates. Here at The Recruitment Alternative, we offer affordable recruitment services for small businesses. We understand that all businesses essentially want two things from a recruitment agency. The first is great candidates and the second is low cost recruitment […]
Work-Life Balance In Your Business
One of the biggest drives for employees is whether or not they can achieve a work-life balance in their current or future place of employment. This factor often determines if an employee will leave or stay with an organisation. It’s not always easy to achieve in an unpredictable and fast-paced business environment. With so many […]
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 […]
