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Sorciety's latest Recruitment Insights have been released. Market trends, Salary Guide & the latest insights from the Australian Recruitment Market. Drop a 👍 👏 💜 , Comment "Yes" or send me a message and I'll send you a copy! Chris Perdikis

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Did you know? 💡 A pay rise is the number one benefit employees are looking for at 71% accordingly to Hays Salary Guide, and the cost of living is the number one reason they may look elsewhere at 64%. Decision time 💸 Who deserves a pay raise? Need clear guidelines to determine which employees merit a raise? Don't stress! We have 8 top tips to help you determine the right decision, especially when budgets are tight. #haysgippsland #haysrecruitment #hays #gippsland #regionalvictoria #payraise #salaryguide #recruitment

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📣Hays Australia & New Zealand Salary Guide 2024 is available now!📣 The Guide covers more than 1270 roles across 26 industries and has all the data and insights you need to get ahead! The Hays Salary Guide FY24/25 has demonstrated that this year should be the year for action!! The data showed us that the extremes of the past year have stabilised, and that the workforce is ready to get to work, but organisations continue to be cautious. This year’s report highlighted that after the upheavals of the years recently past, workers are ready to get back to it. We saw that 60 per cent of employees are looking for a new role because they lack promotional opportunities, and 63 per cent are looking for learning and development skills.  While job security is important to many, 77 per cent of employees are looking, or considering looking, for a new role in the year ahead. So if you’re considering a new role soon, how are you planning on standing out from the competition?   In the Hays Salary Guide, you’ll find: ✔️Salary trends to check you’re earning what you’re worth. ✔️The benefits top employers are offering to secure the best talent. ✔️The skills employers are looking for when hiring.   Download For FREE today 👇 AU: https://lnkd.in/e4ADPE2J NZ: https://lnkd.in/edqQdtZF #Hays #HaysSalaryGuide #SalaryGuide2024

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Compensation Matters! 💰 Our 2024 Salary Guide reveals that 67% of talent across the region consider compensation and benefits the top factor when changing roles. Understanding these benchmarks is key for employers looking to attract top talent and for candidates seeking their next opportunity. Get all the insights you need to make informed decisions in today’s job market. Download now: https://buff.ly/3Um7Fe2 #AdeccoAustralia #SalaryGuide2024 #HiringInsights

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Recruitment certainly has its challenges and is not for everyone But the reward? ..... It’s transformative - for businesses, candidates, and careers. 🪄 Recently, I received this feedback from a HRD that was unexpected, and of course, it totally made my day and gave me a little pep in my step 😊 This is why I love what I do. Recruitment isn’t about ticking boxes or chasing quick wins, for me it’s about: ✅ Finding the right person - It’s more than matching skills on paper. I focus on aligning candidates with your culture, vision, and goals. ✅ Understanding the market - Applications might seem lower than before, but this goes beyond the surface. Did you know: 👉 Job ads in Australia remain high, yet applications per ad have fallen for the first time in two years (SEEK). 👉 49% of professionals are open to new opportunities but prefer the right role to find them (LinkedIn). This isn’t because talent isn’t out there - it’s because candidates value meaningful relationships & honesty. They’re not actively applying; they’re working, and they’re tired of receiving calls that don’t add value or from multiple recruiters trying to sell them the same role without first understanding what they are looking for. ✅ Building trust Recruitment is a long game, one built on relationships and integrity. I take time to understand my candidates’ motivations and guide my clients through the landscape - not just with data but with genuine expertise. Too often, recruitment gets a bad rap. 🚨 With 60% of Australian companies reporting dissatisfaction due to poor communication and a lack of alignment with their needs (employment hero). And let’s not forget job ads. Effective recruitment ads must balance employer branding with a compelling candidate-focused message. Many ads fail because they are overloaded with technical requirements or lack clarity about the role's purpose, deterring candidates That’s not how I work. I partner with my clients, sitting on the same side of the table, offering a consultative approach to help them navigate these challenges. And with my candidates, I provide transparency, ensuring they feel heard and supported at every step. If you’re ready for an honest, collaborative, and impactful approach to recruitment, let’s connect. Together, we can build teams that don’t just fit but thrive. ✨ Leading change for people, through people #Recruitment #Partnerships #Trust #Manufacturing #Careers

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📈 2025 Hays Salary and Recruiting Trends Guide 📈 We gathered insights from nearly 11,000 respondents across various industries to create our market-leading report. Get ready for invaluable and comprehensive insights into the evolving world of work. 📅 Date: Monday, 25th November 🕛 Time: 12:00 PM 💻 Platform: Zoom 🔹 How have long-term employment outlooks changed? 🔹 What are the top hiring challenges expected for the year ahead? 🔹 How are employers overcoming skills shortages? 🔹 How is AI set to impact the workplace? 🔹 How have salaries changed over the last year and what’s the importance of pay transparency? 🔹 What motivates employees to move roles and how can employers make their organisation more attractive to job seekers? To find out more, please get in touch! If you'd like to register then please follow the link in the comments. ☎ 0333 010 3933 📩 [email protected]

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**Are You Looking to Hire or Backfill a Position? Essential Questions to Ask Before Placing Your Ad** As a hiring manager, ensuring you attract the right candidate is crucial. Before placing your job ad, consider these five vital questions: 1. **Why is the role open?** 2. **What happens if the position isn't filled? How long have you been looking?** 3. **What have you seen so far, and what has been missing?** 4. **What are the 3 to 5 most important tasks this position will complete?** 5. **What skills are required to complete those tasks?** Answering these questions will streamline your search, helping you identify the ideal candidate and be ready to make a swift, informed offer. Give us a call and let our expert team help. #Hiring #Recruitment #TalentAcquisition #HiringManagers #HRTips ProRecruiters Array

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Would you start looking for a new role if your employer changed the WFH Policy? 🤔 The return to the office continues to be a theme that is impacting the recruitment landscape for Technology, Projects and Transformation. One of the key findings from our Candidate Insights Report was that 49% of professionals surveyed would actively start exploring opportunities if their current WFH model changed. Our 2024 Candidate Insights Report for Technology, Projects and Transformation provides hiring managers and talent teams with highly valuable and data-backed information that can help attract, engage and retain the best talent. To receive the full report, please reach out to me directly. #WFH #candidateinsights #Technologyrecruitment

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✅ Constant Updates: Stay informed every step of the way. I make it a priority to keep you in the loop throughout the entire process. ✅ Market Expertise: With a keen understanding of market conditions, I ensure your recruitment needs are met effectively. ✅ Candidate-Centric Approach: Your priorities and concerns matter. I take the time to understand them, ensuring a tailored recruitment experience. Ready to experience recruitment excellence? Let's connect! #Recruitment #ClientSatisfaction

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✅ Constant Updates: Stay informed every step of the way. I make it a priority to keep you in the loop throughout the entire process. ✅ Market Expertise: With a keen understanding of market conditions, I ensure your recruitment needs are met effectively. ✅ Candidate-Centric Approach: Your priorities and concerns matter. I take the time to understand them, ensuring a tailored recruitment experience. Ready to experience recruitment excellence? Let's connect! #Recruitment #ClientSatisfaction

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READY, SET …. RECRUIT!! So conference season in talent acquisition has come to an end for another year. Kudos to Rich Lewis-Jones of SmartRecruiters & Jo Vohland Trevor Vas of ATC - Talent Acquisition Events & Media for fantastic events in Melbourne this week & last. Both #HSAPAC2024 & #ATC2024 were, to use a Melbourne term, “grouse”. There was a treasure trove of content shared over 3 days. Topics such as #artificialintelligence, #skillsbasedhiring and talent intelligence were front & centre. As was technology, how it’s used, how it’s deployed, what’s the business case & how do we know it’s successful. So much to consider can be heading spinning & disorienting. The eternal question for #talentacquisition leaders is “With so much to consider, where do I start?” I know this is the eternal question because I heard it asked numerous times by audience members of the presenters during the two conferences. “What advice would you give in regards to getting started on (INSERT ISSURE HERE)?” Something struck me at these conferences when this question was asked. The case studies & presenters I found most impressive had variations on the same answer. That being - “JUST START!!” “GET GOING AND WORK IT OUT AS YOU GO!!” “SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO BUILD THE PLANE WHILE FLYING IT!!” The ancient military strategist Sun Tzu said “Opportunities multiply as they are taken.” Confucius spoke of the longest journey starting with a single step. It’s my opinion this millenniums old wisdom has real application for TA professionals in 2024. Of course not everything can be changed without assistance, sign off or agreement from the wider business, but there are areas where incremental enhancements can be shown. Done well, these can deliver real business impact elevating the TA function’s prominence & perceived value. Opening up those larger projects that require wider business sign off on the basis of your newly displayed credibility. I thought Allen Russell’s presentation on talent intelligence was a superb example of this. I don’t see taking action as asking for forgiveness rather than permission, more it is about having the courage to see yourself as a genuine subject matter expert capable of taking your broader business on a journey of understanding. Show them what you already know - how transformative seemingly small but proactive first steps can be with regards to talent. As the great Paul Kelly warbles “From little things, big things grow.” Thank you to both sets of conference organisers for their efforts in elevating the value of our profession over the last week & a half.

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🚀 Job Seekers: Elevate Your Search with These Essential Tips! 🌟 Searching for a new role can be both exciting and daunting. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, here are some key tips to help you stand out: Tailor Your Resume: Customise your CV for each application. Highlight relevant experience and skills that align with the job description. Leverage Your Network: Reach out to connections in your industry. Networking can lead to valuable insights and opportunities that aren't advertised. Polish Your Online Presence: Ensure your LinkedIn profile is up-to-date and reflects your professional brand. Engage with industry content to showcase your expertise. Practice Interviewing: Prepare for common interview questions and practice your responses. Consider mock interviews with friends or mentors for constructive feedback. Research the Company: Understand the company's values, culture, and recent developments. This knowledge can help you tailor your responses and show genuine interest. Follow Up: After interviews, send a thank-you note expressing appreciation for the opportunity. It reinforces your interest and keeps you top of mind. Remember, the job search is a journey. Stay positive, be persistent, and believe in yourself! Wishing all candidates the best of luck in their search! 🍀 #JobSearch #CareerTips #Networking #InterviewPreparation #JobSeeker

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Struggling with business development? Watch this video to learn how to do BD with confidence and follow the 4-step strategy that has generated me over $20M in recruitment fees 👇

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year in recruitment. *Coffees with Consultants looking to explore the contracting market in 2025. *Coaching conversations about what life after consulting can look like. *Consultants actively interviewing for new roles to kick off in early 2025 as bonuses are often paid shortly. *Virtual coffees with overseas candidates looking to relocate for the summer on a WHV or Aussie’s returning home. *Last minute client calls for sharp strategy delivery before the end of the year. At Oaktree Talent Group & Future State Consulting we build relationships with top-tier consultants months, sometimes years, before they leave consulting. It’s always worth knowing the market, your options post consulting and who’s hiring. Curious about what life looks like post consulting? Say hello! 

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❗ To the HIRING MANAGER wanting to secure the top APAC talent right now AND not lose out to your competitors. ❗ Three months ago, I was speaking to candidates who were only in ONE interview process, yours. This is no longer the case. Come September, I am now speaking to candidates on a daily basis who are in two, three sometimes four processes. Here are FOUR key things to follow to avoid losing out on top talent: ➡️ Speed - Long interview processes, unnecessary time to provide feedback will mean that you will lose out. Period. ➡️ Low-balling - Set the tone and build the momentum with a compelling and competitive offer. ➡️ Selling - Learn and breathe selling your business to candidates as much as you do to your customers. ➡️ Awareness - Post-covid companies compete on much more than just salary, product, brand. Are you on par with what your competitors are offering? This post might seem annoyingly obvious, preaching to the choir almost, but I can guarantee, often isn’t actually practiced. ✅ Be quick. ✅ Be compelling. ✅ Sell your worth. ✅ Know who you are up against. What else do you do to beat your competitors in the race for top talent?

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Two weeks ago I asked Hiring managers, HR & TA teams of Australia what their hiring activity/plans are as we see out 2024. Options were: 🚀 Doubling down on recruitment efforts in November and December in order to hit the ground running in 2025? ✋️ Holding off until the new year due to concerns about economic uncertainty? 🤔 In two minds ⛔️ In the midst of recruitment freeze, so who knows!? And it's great to see that the majority are still recruiting. This is further evidence that next year will be a year of confidence and growth across multiple sectors 🌱 📈 #recruitment #business #growth

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In recruitment, a lot can damage the process. Speed tops the list! ⏱️ When engaging with NEOS, one key point I stress to clients is our efficiency. We can present candidates within 1 to 48 hours, depending on the role. Once we identify a keen, interested, and excited candidate, I urge clients to schedule interviews promptly. 🚀 Delaying interviews by one to two weeks often results in candidates getting calls from other business', potentially with higher-paid roles. Act swiftly and secure the best talent before they move on! ✨ Following the interview, getting feedback to candidates whether it be successful or unsuccessful is vital! If you are to offer a candidate, give the candidate the good news quickly along with the offer letter! Saying the offer letter will be with them next week still doesn't mean you have secured the candidate! Are you struggling with your hiring process? Reach out at neos-engineering.co.uk or share your thoughts in the comments below. Jamal Kent Liam Quinn Emily Adams Josh Whittaker #Recruitment #Hiring #SpeedToHire

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Finding top talent isn’t luck—it’s strategy. At KPR Recruitment, we take a tailored, step-by-step approach to ensure seamless placements that drive long-term success: Understand Your Needs: We dive deep into your business goals, culture, and role requirements. Targeted Talent Sourcing: Through industry networks and proactive outreach, we connect with top-tier candidates. Thorough Screening: Our vetting process evaluates technical skills, cultural fit, and references for the perfect match. Efficient Placement: We streamline the hiring process, ensuring minimal downtime for your team. Strong Onboarding: A solid start boosts retention—we help new hires integrate and perform from day one. From start to finish, we focus on quality, precision, and results. Ready to transform your hiring process? Let’s chat! https://lnkd.in/gXa3UZxW 📧 [email protected] 📞 0409 045 531 #RecruitmentTips #LabourHireExpert #TopTalent #WorkforceSolutions

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Finding recruitment challenging? It’s not just you. Jobs and Skills Australia’s latest Recruitment Insights Report shows that 62% of Australian employers recruiting for higher skilled roles had difficulty in March. Why? Despite possible expectations, the last time the number of employers reducing headcount outpaced the number growing headcount was all the way back in September 2021. See their (slightly blurry) graph below. Expect this gap to widen in 2024. Proactive Global APAC #industrialautomation and #robotics #recruitment

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