Wednesday, 26 October 2016

Interviewing Tips to Get That Job!

It’s always worth listening to tips from experienced interviewers and recruiters to understand how best to get the job you apply for. In this video, Rebecca Wallace, CEO of Launch Recruitment, gives effective interview tips to help you succeed in your next job interview.




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Monday, 24 October 2016

Wondering How to Induct New Staff?

Inducting new staff can be a difficult process and can be fraught with difficulty if you are not well prepared with a solid on boarding strategy in place.

In this video, Launch Recruitment CEO, Rebecca Wallace gives top tips for the best ways to induct a new employee.

Once you have completed the interview process, there is still a lot to do to make sure your new employee is settled in and your business is fully compliant with workplace laws and awards.

It is far more cost effective to retain good staff than to keep going through the recruitment and interview process.

Once you have found and employed top talent and have developed a solid on boarding and induction program, it’s important to work to retain your staff after so much investment in their hire.

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Saturday, 22 October 2016

Confessions of the Recruitment Industry - Infographic

Source: http://infographiclist.com/2013/05/12/confessions-of-the-recruitment-industry-infographic/
Find out about the recruitment industry and the areas you need to stay on top of to achieve a successful outcome in your next job interview.

Did you know that 88% of employers will reject your application outright if you add a photo of yourself in your CV?

Are you staying on top of your public brand and profile in social media? If not, it might be time to start! 33% of employers stated that they rejected a candidate based on something they found about them online. Since this infographic shows that 68% of employers will find you on Facebook, you need to make sure that your privacy settings are PRIVATE.

You probably only need your LinkedIn profile to be public (and maybe your Google+) but no matter which networks you choose to use publicly or privately, make sure you know which is which and don't post private messages on your public stream.

Tuesday, 4 October 2016

Tips for a Successful Resume

Changing jobs or returning to the workforce have one thing in common – you need a great resume.

During my 15+ years in the recruitment industry I’ve seen lots and lots of resumes; some have been great, some not so great, and some have been all out bad!

Many candidates I deal with ask me for feedback on their resume, so I’d like to share some tips for a successful resume that have consistently helped my candidates get in front of employers.

Having your resume reviewed by the employer or recruiter is the first step in securing your dream job. You need your first impression to be strong, and this starts with your resume.

5 key factors to consider when submitting your resume for consideration 


1) Finding a new job is a job in itself – you need to manage the process. Have a notebook ready as you apply for jobs or submit your resume to companies. Record the name of the company you applied to, what the job title was, and who the contact point is, along with the date you submitted your resume so you can follow up if need be.

Consultants are impressed when applicants are organised, so be organised when you call to follow up with your recruiter!

2) To add a picture or not to add a picture – adding photographs or logos on your resume in Australia isn’t the norm, and therefore not recommended. Pictures and logos can take away from the important information that an employer or recruiter is looking for when reviewing your resume.

3) Dates (and no, I don’t mean Tinder dates!) – your resume will require correct and accurate dates of when you worked for previous or current employer/s. Best practice is that your resume includes the year and the month of your start and completion, i.e. April 2014 to August 2016. Your resume should also be in reverse chronological order, i.e. you should include your most recent role first.

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For more ‘do’s and don’ts’ when writing your resume, take a look at the Resources page on our website.




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