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 […]
Recruitment Trends for 2023
Christmas and the New Year are quickly approaching, which means it’s time to plan for 2023. The hiring trends for 2023 should be kept in mind if you’re looking to expand your team in order to remain ahead of the competition. Here are some tips from The Recruitment Alternative – Australia’s affordable recruitment agency: Working […]
Hiring Tips for Small Businesses
Hiring the right person can make a huge difference and determine the success or failure of small businesses. Business owners are often pressured for time when looking for a new employee, but it’s important not to rush the process. However, if you are time poor engaging with a recruitment agency to source quality candidates. Here are […]
How to Win a Customer Service Job Interview
The Recruitment Alternative is Australia’s award-winning specialist in Customer Service recruitment. We are focused on sourcing high-quality Customer Service (CS) representatives for businesses across Australia and New Zealand. We service all industries and sectors, providing Customer Service recruitment solutions to meet all SME requirements. How can job seekers win a customer service job interview? Here […]
Mistakes That Put Candidates Off
Attracting top talent is always the priority for any SME. However, there are some common mistakes that employers make that can put candidates off. During such a tight candidate market, it’s even more important to be mindful of these errors to avoid losing talent to the competition. Here are some tips from The Recruitment Alternative […]
Top 3 Tips To Improve Interview Performance
No one is born with great interview skills. Highly effective interviewees develop their skills through practice and preparation. One of the keys to success is to know what things to prepare before the interview. Failure to know what to focus on before the interview often leads to people preparing the wrong things. This can actually […]
Job Seeking? Get onto LinkedIn
In this day and age, you are only damaging your job-seeking efforts if you’re not on LinkedIn. Almost every person regardless of their industry should try and set up a LinkedIn profile. Why? Because you get to speak to recruiters directly and also be tapped on the shoulder when a position becomes available matching your […]
Hybrid Work Environment
After the impact of Covid-19 and having to adapt working conditions to cater operating from home, a hybrid work environment seems to be the way of the future. Meaning that employers are offering a combination of in-office and work from home days as part of the standard working week. This level of workplace flexibility is […]
Starting A New Career From Scratch
You may have thought about a fresh start in your career but may not know where to begin. Starting over can feel daunting and can be a big step. Research completed by Seek shows that more than 1 in 3 people switch industries at some point in their lives. With 93% of them being happy […]
5 Recruitment Strategies Tips
Recruiting top talent takes a combination of creativity, diligence, consistency and communication. Here are a few recruitment strategies tips from The Recruitment Alternative to help you attract job seekers, create a great first impression of your company and hire top talent. 1. Treat Candidates Like Customers Whether it is a phone screen or an in-person […]
Job Search Trends For The New Year 2022
As of late the job market has felt less than normal. As we progress into 2022, the career landscape is predicted to be tricky to navigate for both job seekers and employers. Here are some job search trends to be aware of for the New Year in 2022. Some Industries Will Thrive, While Others Will […]
Christmas Recruitment Tips
Christmas is quickly approaching. We are all starting to wind down and look forward to some rest and relaxation after all the Covid drama. However, before you pack up for the year there are some recruitment tips you should consider. Christmas recruitment is beneficial for many businesses, especially to have your team trained and ready […]
