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04Jul

Recruitment in any season can test the best of us

Providing a mixture of good news stories and also some valuable career lessons. As dedicated recruiters, we know the highest of highs, and the lowest of all-time lows that can be experienced in ANY recruitment process.

The risk in every recruitment process is always the candidates.

As 2018 kicks in to the second part of year, we have taken a moment to reflect on the general recruitment landscape in the hope of sharing some insights into what we are experiencing and how you can position yourself to build the best workforce for now and the future.

Candidates ultimately determine the flow of the market and at the commencement of 2018, we saw a significant tightening of the candidate market. This means less ‘quality’ candidates actively seeking a new position and those who are actively applying are securing a role quickly. Candidates know they have options (and frequently more than one offer) which mean that in order to compete, you need to show your value.

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04Jul

5 Non-Financial ways to reward and motivate employees

There are a multitude of ways to reward and retain employees and they are not always driven by money. Seek recently asked Australian employees to identify the types of workplace benefits that would encourage them to stay within an organisation. A pay increase was not considered an option.

Flexibility

Yes, the top rated non-financial benefit according to Australians is having flexible working hours.

Extra Leave

A little over a third of Australian employees said that extra annual leave appealed to them. On top of this, one in five said they would like a day off for their birthday.

Monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO)

Nearly a quarter of Australians would like a monthly RDO. Seek also found that candidates who are monitoring the job market are significantly more likely to react positively to the offer of an RDO.

Training / Professional Development

A fifth of Australians said that professional development and training would be something that would appeal to them. The study found that men were less likely to expect training opportunities than women.

Work from Home

One in Five Australians want more work-from-home opportunities. Similarly to professional development, women were again more likely to find the idea of working from home appealing than men.

Altitude is proud to offer all these rewards and incentives, and more to our employees. Want to know how to work with us? Contact us today.

Don’t forget to follow our Altitude company page on LinkedIn for further advice to assist you with your job search and to keep up to date with the latest available opportunities. Click here to go straight to the page.

18Jun

Job Search Do’s & Don’t’s

What is the best way to manage your job search?

In the age of applying online for job opportunities, high volumes of applications to both recruitment agencies and employer job ads are a given. So in light of this, how do you ensure that your resumé doesn’t get lost in the sea of applications?

It is essential to manage your resumé and professional online profile to ensure that you are presenting the very best version of yourself. Here are our top tips on the do’s and don’ts of managing your job search.

Do have an easy to read and spell checked resumé

With agencies and direct companies receiving so many job applications at the start of the year, you don’t want an over complicated resumé that gets dropped to the bottom of the pile. A simple resumé layout that highlights your most important skills and experience is crucial. Don’t forget to proofread!

Don’t use inappropriate colours or fonts on your resumé

Although you want your resumé to stand out from the crowd you must remember your resumé is a professional document, meaning that visually it should look that way as well.

Do have purpose in what you’re looking for and know why you are looking

Create an action plan before you start to apply. Know what organisations you would like to work for and which agencies you would like to contact.
Being clear and organised on what you want to achieve from your job search will help ensure greater success.
Don’t spam apply to hundreds of roles. Think quality over quantity.

Do keep a log on where your resumé has been sent

It is important to keep details of where you have sent your resumé and which job boards you’ve registered to. Having this information will save you from being caught off guard when being contacted by a hiring manager or agency contact.

Do contact agencies before applying to them

Although this is not always possible, it is good practice. By contacting the agency first, this gives you an initial opportunity to communicate what you’re looking for and understand what they can offer to you.

Don’t stalk recruitment agencies or a hiring manager

It is extremely important to follow up, especially when there is a high volume of applicants. A follow up is a clear sign of your interest, however be mindful of the fact that yours is not the only application and that each time you call you’re taking time out of a hiring manager’s busy day.

Do make use of your network
- It’s great to get referrals through your network however do be mindful of how you are using your network. If you have already been put forward for an opportunity by your agency, reaching out to a connection that works at that firm can hinder the process.

By following these simple tips you will have a greater ability to stand out from the crowd and help ensure more success in your job search.