Change, change and more change – it does create growth in certain areas come July 1

What is going on? It must be gearing up for the end of financial year. IT and Telco companies are dividing, merging, acquiring and even growing. Still not too much from Financial Services as they plan for their next structural change. Service organisations providing consulting expertise we have seen a real kick start. Companies are no doubt looking at their … Continue reading

Hop to it……..Sharpen your Remuneration skills and head regionally

Been a busy week, lots of work regionally – Gippsland, Shepparton way in Victoria across IT and HR (Remuneration/OD/L&D/ER and IR) and top end of Collins Street. Marketing opportunities have slowed just at the moment. There has been a demand for the first time for many years for Remuneration skills from benchmarking exercises to salary reviews. This has been as … Continue reading

Invisible – what do you mean? How not to be invisible in the workplace

While casually leafing through the pages of the Sunday Age enjoying a break down at the beach at the beginning of the year I was horrified to stumble across an article “Lost in the crowd – the older women get, the less attention they receive”. The article discussed a new social phenomenon “invisible woman syndrome”.  I was in shock to read on and found … Continue reading

Constant changes, short term gigs, plans afoot – things are shaping up.

It is already February, and Profiler Recruitment has been frantic as clients are back on deck after a great summer break (many took advantage of the slower times of 2012 and used their leave to come back to work super refreshed!) and talking to us about their plans for 2013. I had spent January reflecting and researching what the current economy … Continue reading

Busy start to 2013…..Internal Recruitment roles first off, good sign for everybody else

As clients return gradually from wintry Europe or the sandy beaches of Apollo Bay we have a had a busy start to 2013. We have seen a marked increase in on site recruitment roles which is a great sign that there are opportunities for potential employees both internally and externally.  These new positions with organisations seem to come from the winning of … Continue reading

How to stay active and current during the silly season if you are in the job market.

Candidates often ask “Surely it is quiet over the Christmas break – there cant be any new opportunities over the Christmas season – everyone is in holiday mode?”. It can be hit or miss but be prepared. If you are available now and looking for work be on your best behaviour during the Christmas holidays as you may just get a … Continue reading

Downhill run to Christmas – there is some action despite downturn in contracts

Every December I reflect on the current job market for my candidates and the candidate market for my clients. Everyone always asks me what has it been like for Profiler Recruitment for the year -  have you been busy? I think everyone is hoping that the recruitment industry is jumping as that reflects that the economy is going OK. Every year it is different – … Continue reading

Exciting News – Launch of IT Recruitment Services to our Clients and Candidates

Exciting times ahead for Profiler Recruitment clients and candidates, you have been asking and we have now delivered.  It is with great pleasure after seven years of providing fast paced, quality recruitment service in the Senior Executive, HR and Sales Marketing arena we can now provide you with IT recruitment services. I take personal delight in introducing Christine Savides as … Continue reading

Mergers, acquisitions, changes, movement at the top – market comment 23 November 2011

There seems to be a lot more activity in the job space one month out from Christmas. Opportunities for candidates looking for work seem to be coming out of the woodwork after a rather quiet couple of months. Roles around this week at Profiler Recruitment have been around OD, Recruitment (that is a good sign) and HR Generalists in the Marketing … Continue reading

Job market busier this week – and plans for new roles in 2013

Great to see activity across the not for profit, health and IT/Technology space this week with permanent offers being made. Rural roles in HR continue to present opportunities for those HR professionals looking for a sea (or country) change. It’s encouraging to hear clients talk about their plans to engage more employees in 2013. In fact good news stories emerging … Continue reading