Screening Candidate Resumes
Whether you are screening a candidate resume who has directly applied to your business or from a Recruitment Agency, it’s essential to know what to look for. Especially but not precluded to high volume roles. Here are some tips from The Recruitment Alternative – Australia and New Zealand’s affordable recruitment agency: Career History This is […]
How Can Small Business Attract & Retain Staff?
A high staff turnover can cost small business owners thousands of dollars, not to mention negatively impacting your brand. How can your small business attract and retain top talent? Here are some tips from The Recruitment Alternative – Australia & New Zealand’s affordable recruitment agency: 1. Fine Tune Your Hiring Processes It all starts at […]
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 […]
Interview Tips for Employers
Feeling unsure of what to ask when interviewing candidates? Being able to maximise your time and keep within an affordable budget is vital for any small to medium size business when it comes to recruitment. Here are some interview tips from The Recruitment Alternative – Australia’s affordable recruitment agency: Prepare Questions Prior to the Interview […]
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 […]
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 […]
Interview Remotely
With lockdowns in place across NSW and VIC you may find yourself in the position of being interviewed remotely. That may be over the phone or Zoom (or other video chat platforms). Although other states may not be in lockdown, you may still find yourself in the position of being virtually interviewed. But, how can […]
Job Seeking: Review Multiple Job Boards
To give yourself the best shot at finding your new employment opportunity, it’s important to review multiple job boards during your job-seeking efforts. Many businesses and recruitment agencies will use more than just Seek to share job vacancies. Job Boards To Review Here is a list of the top job boards we recommend reviewing as […]
Recruitment Tips For Hiring Managers
Finding the right staff members can be challenging. Especially taking into consideration the specific needs of your department and company culture. Unfortunately, your day job doesn’t go on hold while you recruit. Given the significant costs that can come into play when a new hire goes sideways, a hiring manager needs to ensure that they […]
Looking For Affordable Recruitment?
The Recruitment Alternative is Australia and New Zealand’s affordable recruitment agency. We recruit across all job categories at a fraction of existing prices. Join the SME recruitment solution and save a bucket load on your next recruitment campaign. We can take over the whole recruitment campaign, leaving you free to get on with the day to […]
