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 […]
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, […]
5 New Year Resolutions For Job Seekers
It may seem like a cliché to make a list of resolutions for 2019. But the New Year is actually the perfect time to commit to actions that will positively affect your career. Over the Christmas break, you’ve probably had some time to reflect on the previous year and are eager to shed bad habits […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cultural Fit
Smart business owners know the best investment any company can make is hiring the right people. A very common question asked by candidates to recruitment consultants, when shortlisting for interview is “What is the organisation culture like?”. Cultural fit is important to both candidates and employers, so what’s the best way business can convey their […]
