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’ […]
Tips for recruiting in a candidate driven market
There are always ebbs and flows in the labour market. As an employer, there are times when there are no shortage of candidates to choose from to fill a vacancy. There are, however, times when there are more jobs than candidates. During these times, candidates are in a solid position to seek an increase in […]
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 […]
So you want to be a Recruitment Consultant?
Have you ever thought about a career as a Recruitment Consultant but don’t have a background in recruitment? Ever wondered how you might be able to break into the industry without previous experience? The Recruitment Alternative believe the following skills and attributes are key to success in the Recruitment Consultant role: Relationship Building: Whether it’s […]
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 […]
World Cup Fever! How To Be The Best “Captain” For Your Team
Continuously improving your leadership skills not only improve your chances of career progression but also help you inspire your team. Just as the soccer teams in the World Cup, you need to be able to depend on your goalies, mid-fielders, defenders etc. This starts with the captain, you. Here are some tips from The Recruitment […]
Benefits of goal setting
Are you someone who regularly sets goals? Perhaps you’ve never given it much thought, or you might know and see the value in goal setting, but don’t actually schedule in the time to do it. Setting both personal and professional goals is a great way to set you up for success in these areas and […]
Resume Writing Tips
The purpose of a resume is to help you secure an interview with a prospective employer or recruiter. In this fast paced world we live in, employers and recruitment consultants often view hundreds of resumes. It’s important to showcase your expertise and suitability clearly. Here are some resume writing tips to consider: Relevance If you […]
Phone Interview Tips
Phone interviews are more important than you might think. Whether it’s a scheduled call or ‘on the go’ you must be prepared to respond appropriately. Here are some tips from The Recruitment Alternative to help you land a second interview. Receiving the Call If a recruiter or employer has contacted you for a phone interview, […]
2016 – New Year – New Career!
The first few days of 2016 are already over and you can feel yourself dreading the daily grind of your job – infact you can barely deal with the fact that you have to go back. The other painful thing is that you won’t get a paid again until some far off date at the […]
The Best Ways To Improve Your Personal Branding in 2016!
Personal branding is pretty much how you market both yourself and your career online and offline to possible employers. Essentially you are the product, and your brand is the way that you are seen and perceived in a business sense. Apparently over 62% of hiring managers use Google to find out additional information about candidates. […]
