Month: October 2017

“Nothing in life that is of value comes easy” – including finding a job

“Nothing in life that is of value comes easy” – including finding a job

I was recently interviewed by WIN News about employment figures in Ballarat. While there has been recent news of shut downs and businesses going in to liquidation, what I’m seeing is good confidence amongst employers and this might surprise you but the right people for the job are still hard to find. I was asked […]

4 Non-Negotiables to becoming a Temporary MVP

4 Non-Negotiables to becoming a Temporary MVP

Jumping into the recruitment industry has been nothing short of a whirlwind for me, I have been thrust into this crazy world where interacting with people on a daily basis has been the number one priority. I manage the Temporary Recruitment desk at Inspire HQ and the nature of “temp work” is very fast paced. […]

Recruitment is stuck in a rut

Recruitment is stuck in a rut

Technology has revolutionised the way we recruit people and the way people apply for jobs. Think online job boards, being able to apply for a job at the click of a button, video interviews. Even the good old resume and covering letter! Gone are the days where you’d chat to some one you know, maybe […]

Look me in the eye and tell me that you’ll hire me – Guest Blog by Clare Linane

Look me in the eye and tell me that you’ll hire me – Guest Blog by Clare Linane

For a few years now, I’ve contemplated writing about my depression on LinkedIn. After all, you’re all saying the right things. “We value diversity”. “We don’t discriminate”. “We support our employee’s mental well-being”. “[Insert company name] supports diversity in the workplace. Please ask us about our flexible work policies”. But as a HR professional myself, […]