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
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
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
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
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
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
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
I am trying to sell my house at the moment – and noone has stuck their hand in their pocket and said “Here is the money, you can move now.”. We have three very interested parties at this stage sitting on their section 32′s, happy to pay the asking price so they say – BUT – they can’t commit because they haven’t … Continue reading
Working in a recruitment and career business such as Profiler Recruitment it was quite confronting to read the report from the Human Rights Commission revealing that sexual harassment is widespread in Australian workplaces, but we have not moved forward in addressing this issue. More people experienced negative consequences as a result of reporting sexual harassment. Nearly one-third (29%) of respondents who … Continue reading
Recent press confirms what I tell my candidates, education is the key to success. The word is out that by completing a university degree can add $1million to your total earnings over your lifetime. So if money is a driver for you then a bit of tenacity and application will get you there. As I explain to candidates when they … Continue reading