Here are a few good tips to help you land that job using your body language to your best advantage!

The right attitude. The fastest way to ensure a great first impression needs to be prior to entering the Interview room– is to strike a “power pose.”  Stand with your feet at least hip-distance apart, hold your head high, pull your shoulders back, and stretch out your arms. TIP Research shows that if you hold that pose for two minutes, you will feel (and be perceived as) more confident and competent as you walk into the interview.

Smile. Please, please don’t forget to smile! This is a sign of welcome. It says, “I’m friendly, approachable, and sure of myself.” TIP practice talking and smiling in front of a mirror

Maintain eye contact. Looking at your interviewers transmits confidence and indicates interest and openness.  TIP To improve your eye contact, make a practice of noticing the eye colour of everyone you meet.

Shake hands. A handshake is the quickest way to establish rapport. It’s also the most effective – if you do it right. Research shows it takes an average of three hours of continuous interaction to develop the same level of rapport that you can get with a single handshake. TIP practice handshakes, not too firm and not the “wet fish”!

Maintain an open posture. You may cross your arms because you are cold, or more comfortable doing so, but most interviewers will interpret that gesture as protective or resistant. If you keep your hands behind your back or stuffed in your pockets, you’ll seem tentative. But if clasp your hands loosely around waist level or let them fall comfortably to your side, you expose more of your body and look as if you have nothing to hide. Open and honest is the impression you want. TIP take note of how you sit when listening to others or during a meeting – what message do you think your gestures are conveying to the speaker?

Dress for the job you want. This means knowing what style of dress (from casual to corporate) is appropriate for the job you want. Don’t be under-dressed – I believe you should err on the side of business/corporate style regardless.

Effective body language alone won’t get you the job, but it can greatly enhance your chances of projecting a self-assured, competent, and professional image.

Ivana Agapiou

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Everyone has networks, but not everyone has networking in their job marketing plan. This is a well-proven strategy to assist job seekers source work.

So many jobs are found through word of mouth and many say “it’s who you know”.  Who do you know in your networks that are in positions of power or even people who know other influential people?  Are you maintaining contact with your networks? Do they know you are seeking work?

Don’t forget that small business is a BIG employer and many don’t have very sophisticated recruitment processes, even though they have very profitable businesses. Sometimes they may ask  current employees to refer “someone they know” for one or more of their vacant positions. If you have not connected with your circle, how will they know to mention your name?

In this Blog I am only discussing the face to face encounter. Social Media is a whole other chapter! However, it is vital that all your marketing is congruent, ie. your image on FB should reflect your professionalism too!

In summary, use each  encounter/ event/seminar/introduction to showcase your professionalism, your commitment to your industry of choice, your positive personality and most of all your advanced communication skills. When “working a room” – (more on this great tactic in another blog- shish so many interesting angles  to this topic!) make sure you ask questions and don’t monopolise a conversation – yep.. it’s 10% talk and 90% listen rule that applies at business and social functions. Keep your business card handy and collect ones from others. Follow up with a nice to meet you email. You want to be remembered and remembered for all the great things!

Just like meeting the Fockers for the first time – every meeting is a chance to impress!

Ivana Agapiou

Eather Recruitment Pty Ltd

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5 fast tips for hiring long-term, loyal employees

 Are you in recruitment mode and seeking workers for your business?   Here are 5 easy tips that may help attract, recruit, and maintain happy workers…

1. Market and promote a strong brand image

Good marketing not only applies to attracting clients. Applicants want to work for an “employer of choice”.  Ensure you project the most professional image you can in all your media choices,  like your website, social media and events. Most importantly, this professional image must be aligned to your customers experience and what your potential new staff members notice about you. Is your establishment projecting what you are advertising?

2. Create a warm and positive work culture

If you maintain a pleasant work environment, you won’t have to look too hard for new team members, as no one will want to leave! Developing a reputation as a great employer helps position you as an ideal workplace. Companies known as quality work places often spend less money and time on recruiting because people are waiting for vacancies to arise!. Word of mouth works really well as your team talk to peers in other workplaces about what a great boss you are and what a great place to work!

3. Demonstrate community engagement

Get involved in your community. Sponsor and participate in events that get you out into the public and in front of prospective employees. Take on some public speaking engagements that present you as an expert and leader in your field. Start a blog and include comments about why your business has the best people and show you really are very proud of them.  Your reputation will spread and your current employees will appreciate you even more.

4. Recruit slow – consider recruitment Agencies

Often small business owners ask their staff to refer people (like themselves) to work for them. Sometimes this works, however you may find that “friends” and family may cause unnecessary conflicts in the workplace.  It is advised to recruit slowly and carefully, making sure you have a clear picture of the type of person you are looking for; as well as a good job description, prior to seeking any further staff.   Some employers may find recruitment difficult, whether it’s because they don’t have the time or maybe it’s because they are not confident with recruitment.  You may want to consider an objective perspective and hire a professional and experienced recruiter who knows just what to look for when sourcing the right staff for you. If you are a small to medium business, a good recruiter can attract and place candidates who might not normally consider your workplace.   For larger businesses, recruitment agencies can often be the most cost effective way to find the best fit.  As we all know, an unhappy,  team member can destroy the culture of any  business very quickly.  Just one bad apple…….

5. Manage their performance and reward good work

“Talk early, talk often and talk private”.  The most important aspect of any relationship is consistent and regular communication.  A clear written job description along with simple expectations of their on- the- job behaviour must be communicated to them. When you see your staff performing well, sincerely praise them! If and when they are not performing to standard,  a chat in private is necessary and make sure you refer them to the written expectations a help steer back on track.

In conclusion, one of the biggest challenges of any business is staffing.  If staff are the wrong fit, and do not enjoy their jobs, this attitude will be obvious to your customers! Your customers want to experience a happy, positive environment. It’s not just the great coffee and food that delights, it’s the people interactions, it’s the remembering of customer’s names and orders, it’s the genuine smile that really counts to making sure your customers return time and time again and making your business a success.

Ivana Agapiou 0404056278

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… at first glance it looks like a shark..

Are you being be 100% authentic? It’s difficult to fake… unless your a sociopath…

At some time we have all heard or experienced how some people act differently at work then  how the behave at home or in social settings.  Sometimes, even new employees once they have passed probation period, can appear to be a quite different person from the personality you met at initial interview! Why is this so?

Understandably there are a variety of complex reasons why someone would react and behave differently at work then at play. Firstly, there are pressures from work commitments, time lines, peers, policies, and company / business culture that will affect the way we behave.

Recent research within the banking industry has shown that there have often been cases of fraud, which have led to a considerable loss of image for banks. Are bank employees by nature less honest people? Or does the business culture in the banking sector favor dishonest behavior? New findings indicate that the business culture in the banking sector implicitly favors dishonest behavior.

Sometimes, it could be the reverse and we can be really nice at work but a nightmare at home!  If you are feeling a little “out of alignment” with your true self… it’s time to pause and reflect..  ask yourself a few questions: like .. Is what you are doing now either at work or at home, beneficial to all concerned? Is it the truth? Does it add-value to your life and the life of others? Is it congruent with the image you want to portray? Is what you are doing meet community and business standards?

Most of all – Is the job you are in, the best fit for you?

if you are seeking more research data and information? go to

http://www.nature.com/news/banking-culture-primes-people-to-cheat-1.16380

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/11/141119132524.htm

Ivana Agapiou resume writer and career advisor

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Time to stop, think, re-group, take stock AND start again with a even  better resume!

Often, our jobs are much more than just the way we make a living. They influence how we see ourselves, as well as the way others see us. Our jobs give us structure, purpose, and meaning. So how will you cope when you are no longer working?

The good news is that despite the stress, there are many things you can do to take control of a future situation and maintain your spirits. You can get through this tough time by taking care of yourself, reaching out to others, and taking the opportunity to rethink your career goals and rediscover what truly makes you happy.

Remember that the vast majority of job openings are never advertised; they’re filled by word of mouth. That’s why networking is the best way to find a job. Unfortunately, many are hesitant to take advantage of networking because they’re afraid of being seen as pushy, annoying, or self-serving. But networking isn’t about using other people or aggressively promoting yourself—it’s about building relationships. As you look for a new job, these relationships can provide much-needed feedback, advice, and support

Other proactive strategies are:

• Complete and update a new resume
• Tailor resume for each job application
• Keep eye on job market trends
• Search for jobs each day using a variety of methods
• Stay positive

Regularly check link to job vacancy on Eather Recruitment and Labour Hire’s website https://www.eatherrecruitment.com.au/jobseekers/search-for-jobs/#

Ivana Agapiou resume writer and outplacement consultant
Eather Recruitment 

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Are you in recruitment mode and seeking workers for your business?   Here are 5 easy tips that may help attract, recruit, and maintain happy workers………….

Market and promote a strong brand image

Good marketing not only applies to attracting clients. Applicants want to work for “employers of choice”. Ensure you project the most professional image you can in all your media choices,  like websites, social media and events.

Create a warm and positive work culture

If you maintain a good work environment and you won’t have to look hard for new team members.  No one will want to leave! Developing a reputation as a great employer helps position you as the ideal workplace. Companies known as quality work places often spend less money and time on recruiting because people are waiting or vacant positions there. Word of mouth works really well as your team talk to peers in other workplaces about what a great boss you are and what a great place they work for!

Demonstrate community engagement

Get involved in your community. Sponsor and participate in events that get you out into the public and in front of prospective employees. Take on some public speaking engagements that present you as an expert and leader in your field. Start a blog and include comments about why your firm has the best people and show you really are proud of them.  Your reputation will spread and your current employees will love you even more.

Utilise Employment and Recruitment Agencies

Professional recruiters know just what to look for when sourcing the right staff for you. If you are a small to medium firm, a good recruiter can attract and place candidates who might not normally consider your firm. For larger firms, recruitment agencies can often be the most cost effective way to find the ideal fit. As we all know, an unhappy misfit can destroy the culture of a business very quickly. Just one bad apple…….

Reward referrals

Use networks to help find new staff. If one of your contacts refers a candidate to you, some of  the work is done as the candidate already has been provided a positive impression of you. You may like to offer rewards to current staff for high quality referrals. In most cases, your staff will only recommend other people if they think they will fit-in and add value to the company.

If you would like some advice on how to find and keep the best staff for your business, why not call us for an obligation free chat. We’d love to help!

Ivana Agapiou
Eather Recruitment Pty Ltd

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Whether you are a seasoned holiday maker who travels extensively, or someone who stays closer to home, we all get opportunities to witness a sneak peak into other lives; towns or people working in their own environments. Observing others, is more than just looking… it’s a valuable exercise – Just like reading a good book, travel should make you think; ponder; doubt; analyse… it should leave you with valuable memories that you can recall and use for your future. Yes, travel does expand the mind, but only if you let it!

Many travelers fast track visiting great, new  locations, with their “tick” list,  and run to the nearest tourist sites one after another, without really stopping and fully experiencing the culture and the people of that area.

One of the main benefits of travel is relating to others and using empathy and understanding. Tolerance and acceptance of other cultures and lifestyles. Understanding the “big picture” of why certain things are done, as well as appreciating the day to day routine and traditions.

What a wonderful divers world we live in. It teaches us that we can all live in harmony, if only we took the time to understand first!

Want to develop your interpersonal & communication skills? Want to increase your confidence? Want to engage in meaningful conversations and remain curious? These are mandatory core competencies in any job role… and what a great way to enhance your existing skills by travelling in our wonderful world!

Ivana Agapiou

General Manager

Eather Recruitment Pty Ltd

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When it comes to how you’re judged at work, you might think that the quality of your work is all that matters. But human perceptions are a lot more complicated than that, and you might be sending signals that you are unaware of.

Here are some signals you may be inadvertently sending about yourself at work , and most importantly, how your boss and co-workers might read them.

1. The peers you hang out with
No matter how good your work is, if you’re always hanging around co-workers who only do the bare minimum, have a whine about everything or don’t get along well with others or their managers, you’re likely to be perceived as sharing those same traits – even if you don’t!

Likewise, if you spend time with the office’s high achievers, you’re likely to be perceived as having a similar work ethic and values (and those things can rub off on you in reality too).

2. Clock watching and the time you leave each day
If you watch the clock and leave every day right on  5 p.m. or start to pack up around 4.30pm, prepare to be seen as someone not especially committed , and only applying the bare minimum effort in what’s absolutely required. This perception can impact on you when it’s time for raises or promotions. On the other hand, if you always stay hours longer than everyone else, you might be seen as committed – which is a double-edged sword as  you might seen  instead as someone struggling to handle her workload. Better than each of these is a more balanced approach – not running out the door at the stroke of 5 each day, but leaving around the same time most other people do. Oh and don’t forget to early arrivals at work!! Those who are consistently late are ones that DO get the wrong sort of attention!

3. How you dress
“Dress for the job you want, not the job you have” is an old saying for a reason. You might get away with wearing jeans and ratty shirts in your role, but if the people above you look more professional, you’ll increase your prospects by wearing more corporate style clothes. Fairly or not, people have an easier time picturing you managing others, doing higher-profile work and dealing with clients when you look polished and well put together. General rule – the less flesh the better!

Rather than thinking of the dress code as telling you the minimum you can get away with, think of your work clothes as telling other people how you’d like to be perceived.

4. Your behaviour in meetings
If you sit silently in meetings without participating, you’re signaling that you don’t have much to contribute, or that you don’t care enough to contribute. Even worse, if you spend most of the time checking texts on your phone or reading sports scores, you signal that you’re disengaged! And maybe don’t care! So try to participate if you can – at an absolute minimum, make sure you look interested.

5. The state of your office space
If your office is bereft of anything – Spartan with no photos, no décor, no evidence that someone works there – you might signal that you’re just passing through, that you’ll be on your way as soon as you find something better. Bring in an art print for  the wall, and it will make a difference in how people see you. On the other hand,  don’t go nuts and reveal way too much about yourself: If every surface  is draped with photos, art and teddy bears etc, you’ll appear too flippant and not really interested on work. Avoid the messy office, which can make you look disorganized and frivolous.

Ivana Agapiou 
Eather Recruitment Pty Ltd

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Is there a difference between a Metro and multi national recruiter and a Regionally based one?

Yes, there is. As a  regionally based recruiter, and not metro-based or Sydney-centric means that we do not have the metro-mind set. What does that mean for you?  It means we possess strong country values, built on trust, respect and honesty – we are bound to meet you down the street, we live and work in the same town. We know what it is like to do business in this region and  it means we appreciate your business and want to remain of value to you for the long term, not just for the duration of the contract!

We are personally connected to many people within and throughout several communities. The 6% of separation is really only 2% – the people we meet at the supermarket and after work, or the people whose children attend the same schools, These are the same people we want to have in our lives.

We value our reputation and by performing at a consistent high levels, we can proudly add-value to our communities.

Ivana Agapiou
Eather Recruitment Pty Ltd

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You may have said “Good staff are hard to find” or heard others say it…

Often employers ask us “Why is the person I interviewed and selected to join my organisation,  turn out to be different at the end of 3 month’s probation?”

For the purposes of this blog, let’s fast-track to the interview process as this is usually where the final selection is made.  (I will post more information on resume confirmation and referee checks at a later stage)

There are 5 simple MUST DO for a selection  interview

1) Listen 80% and talk 20% of the time!

2) Be 100% there and have absolutely NO distractions or interruptions

3) Ask high order questions – treat Google as your friend…. search for the 10 best interview questions and you will be surprised what appears. Select ones that suit you and your business/role

4) Intuition counts! listen, feel and observe… any red flags, that is, concerns, doubts or queries… then ask more questions, for example, if applicant responded to “why do you want to work for us?” with … “it’s so handy to my home” – follow up immediately with another probing question “Is being handy to home a priority for you?”

5) Have another observer at the interview.  They can help you by gauging reactions and providing a second opinion.

Finally, dont forget your own experiences at job interviews, most applicants are nervous.  However, there are some applicants we call  “serial interviewees” who can act slick and polished and provide all the classic responses… watch out for the “charm” factor!

So you dont want to  raise the anxiety levels for your potential employee, you will get to know them better if you are more relaxed in style, but still manage to ask the right questions and make better, more informed decisions.  Only then will you hear happy customers ask you ” How did you find such good staff?”

Ivana Agapiou
Eather Recruitment and Labour Hire

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Currently Eather Recruitment and Labour are experiencing a shortage in suitably qualified applicants for the following areas

• Various Trades including skilled Labourers, crane operators; dogman; carpenters; concreters; finishers; form workers; plasterers, steel fixers, for work around Mid North Coast
• Qualified and experienced chefs and cooks

No matter how far and wide we advertise, no matter what medium we choose, the challenge to source suitable people is great!

As a Regional Recruiter, our main purpose is to find great staff for great employers! This means that applicants may need to consider some travel and seeking work a little further from home base, it also means that employers may want to consider offering more incentives to attract and retain the best staff.

Ivana Agapiou

Eather Recruitment Pty Ltd

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It’s called Informal recognition and here are a few basic, simple ways to reward & recognise staff with little, or, NO financial costs, yep, nothing! Most of the time it’s just good manners and common courtesy!

…. I’m sure you could add many more to the list!

1. Greet and meet – say good morning each day
2. Enquire about their welfare, family and hobbies, know what is happening in their lives and take a genuine interest
3. Remember their names of spouses/partners/children/pets
4. Thank him or her for a job well done.
5. When discussing an employee’s or a group’s ideas with other people, peers, or higher management, make sure you give credit where it is due.
6. Acknowledge individual achievements by using people’s names when preparing status reports, and copy them in on relevant emails.
7. Ask five people in your department or company to go up to the person sometime during the day and say “(Your name) asked me to thank you for (the task or achievement). Good job!”
8. Write five or more Post-it notes thanking the person for a job well done
9. Have lunch or coffee with an employee or a group of employees you don’t normally see.
10. Make a thank you card by hand.
11. Remember their birthdays and especially their work anniversary with a simple card expressing your thanks
12. Commence a “celebration calendar” of recognition tacked onto specific dates to honour contributions made by team members.
13. Write a personal letter of thanks to the employee
14. Implement” humorous” trophy that is passed among team members based on “inside” criteria

Most of your employees want to feel valued and important. What other ways can you find to maintain their loyalty that is not going to cost you any money?

Ivana Agapiou

Eather Recruitment Pty Ltd

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Do you have staff on board who are not engaging your customers in a friendly and meaningful way?  If so, this could be damaging your business!

I’m not just talking about an extroverted employee, but one who has Personality Plus!  Hairdressers and Baristas can measure their impact on sales by repeat business.

YES! it’s called Loyalty and no woman feels great if they have to change hairdressers! It’s the same with our  Barista /customer relationship!

I highlight just 7 advantages to employing on “personality” … rather than just on skills!

1. Customers remember you and talk openly and fondly about your business
2. Positive personalities can create warmth and hospitality, especially when customer orders/their names are remembered
3. Staff personalities can make  transactions into transformations and create a long-time customer
4. Customers can feel like they have an extended friendship/family with you and your staff and they get a real sense of “belonging”
5. Building loyalty and trust and gain a competitive edge
6. Sets a great standard for the other staff  to replicate the same behaviours
7. Works to lift team morale

Becoming a great barista isn’t easy; and it comes with time, patience, and practice, but it’s a skill and can be taught, — unlike a great, positive attitude. You either have one or you don’t! A rotten apple does spoil the whole bunch as well as destroys your business; and try as hard as you can, it’s almost impossible to train a bad apple for a “better” attitude. Personalities are often “fixed” and in our hard drive for life!

As a customer, I know I’d almost always rather a coffee be handed to me with a friendly smile; and  some positive interaction, regardless of how good that coffee might be, I want some meaningful, genuine engagement!  And as an employer, I know that I can train and encourage someone to improve their skills on the espresso bar: It’s much harder to change someone’s poor personality!

Thanks to Bookface Cafe for this great pic!

Ivana Agapiou

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The term “ethics” comes from the Greek work ‘ethikos” which describes the authority of custom/tradition and a form of common law.

Much more complex than a straight right or wrong, in fact 50 shades of grey for many of us!

It may help to think of the people around you as an ethical compass guide. Before you act or react to what others say or do, consider the following self-analysis …

• If the media published what I did /said, would it reflect the community’s feelings also?
• What would my family and friends think of my decision?
• What would others within my profession think of me?
• What would my peers and my manager think?

I’m not talking about peer pressure and/or taking advice from unethical people. Just because people are educated or your friends does not mean that they may be the best to consult.  Qualifications alone do not mean that people will act professionally or ethically. Honesty, fair play, and correctly representing yourself is still most important. Congruence with a professional image is vital. Professionals dress and act appropriately; they respect other’s differences; they are fair and honest in business dealings; and abide by legal, industry and workplace standards.

Ivana Agapiou
Career and outplacement

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Recruitment for a job vacancy is more than just skill-matching

Selecting the right person, means less work and angst later on in the employment phase, it means taking the time to carefully source the best candidates.

We receive daily calls from employers seeking skilled and work-ready candidates, often the request goes something like this,  ” Could you check on your books for a good….. and get back to us?”.

Yes, we can check our data base against any employer’s criteria and we do this often, however permanent placement is more than finding a basic skills match!

We wish recruitment was that easy, and through many years of employment recruitment experience, we believe that is not what  an excellent Recruitment service is all about.

Quality recruits means quality sourcing, screening and selection.

It means that the following steps must be followed

• Gathering information along with a comprehensive briefing from the employer on the role, responsibilities and rate of pay
• Meeting and forming a long lasting relationship with the employer and potential employee
• Consulting and advising on IR, HR and salary benchmarks
• Advertising and promoting the role to source the best candidates
• Sourcing and screening appropriate candidates
• Setting deadlines and touch points for the final selection
• Organising final interviews
• Obtaining reference checks and resume authenticity
• Remaining and maintaining contact with both parties post commencement

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Looking for an experienced medical receptionist, 3+ years experience, casual 2-3 days per week, $35 per hour with an option to go permanent or permanent part time over a period of time.

Candidates must possess a strong interpersonal style, an eye for detail and be able to commit to longer hours if necessary.

Immediate start is required.

Please forward resumes to port@eatherregional.com.au attention Darren

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JOB Wardrobe? yes it’s a must!

A number of independent studies maintain that clothing can affect a first impression dramatically; it also can affect promotional opportunities.

How? Well whether we like it or not, humans are very judgmental! We base many of our decisions on first impressions and on on-going encounters. Women especially can be quite critical of how other women present. Men will note factors also.  The main point here is to dress for the job you want. If you are dressing “down” you are not reflecting the importance you place on the work.

Here are some basic rules: clothes should always be clean; ironed and well-fitted; use deodorant and only light after-shave or perfume; check the mirror before you leave; avoid piercings or showing tattoos on the first impression; for females, the rule of the less flesh on show the better applies; girls – makeup should be light-on and research has proven that a bit of lipstick is better than none (it shows you pay attention to the detail) check that your shoes are clean and polish if necessary.

White collar/clerical positions

For females – white or light coloured tailored blouse with a dark skirt or well-fitting trousers is a wardrobe must.

For Males – tailored trousers that can be matched to either a business shirt or a classy casual shirt dependant on the role you are interviewing for.

Blue Collar Labour Hire

Again the plain, simple rule – be clean, tidy, shaven and smell nice!

In summary, a great idea is to dress the way an employer would expect for their workplace. Will you be serving customers? Will you be representing the company? Always aim high…. Dress like the job you want – it is a simple Law of Attraction working for you

Ivana Agapiou
Eather Recruitment and Labour Hire

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Looking for work or a new job can feel like running into barbed wire!

Lots of barriers and hurdles….  the whole experience can be filled with challenges and it is important to know what/where/when and how to best climb over any obstacles –  so that you can get to the right target employers and at the right time.

Finding a job in Regional NSW is a little more challenging that the Metro areas, however, there are tried and true methods that work in any job market.

Let’s explore the fishing analogy

The Right Bait

I believe your resume is the “Bait” that catches the attention of the reader (or not!). What results have you got from your resume? Have you sent heaps out with little result? Did your resume “bait” the reader enough to invite you to an interview? If not, change your bait! Each time you fish for work, make sure your bait is adapted to the role  or the “catch”. Sending the same resume out for various jobs, is NOT helping you bait the right catch!

The Right Employer

A good fisherman reads the weather reports, checks for the best areas for particular catches. Looking for work is no different. Research the companies you are keen on; (don’t be afraid to make a phone call and ask questions!) Examine the future of this industry – is it viable?; check that you have the right qualifications; skills and experience; Written job applications need to be tailored to the job advertisement.

The Right Time

Seeking a career change? or looking for a new job in the same industry? Just like fishing for the same breed of fish means working out what that particular fish likes best. What would be the best bait and what times are best to catch them? Employers and industries often have “down times” or seasonality too! If you are seeking a complete career change – what have you learnt from previous experiences and jobs that would be relevant in your new path? This is known as “transferable skills”. Fishing in new zones, requires the Angler to utilise what they have already learnt and be prepared to fail sometimes. List all your capabilities, skills and make sure that this is what your new employer is looking for. As a recruiter, I rarely get a call from applicants asking questions on an advertised role, if I do receive a call, many just rave about themselves, without asking ONE question on the role! This is not to right time to rave… that is for the formal application. First and foremost, find out all you can…about the role!

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Job Interview the 4 areas that Employers look for in a new recruit

Employers traditionally recruit with the following  4 things in mind…

1. Personality: Would this person fit in with the business culture and get along with all stakeholders?
2. Aptitude: Would this person be able to perform the role and do tasks with competence and the right attitude?
3. Experience: Does this person have the skills and knowledge to be able to hit the ground running, or at least get up to speed quickly?
4. Affordability: Will this person be happy with our pay and benefits? Can we afford to place them?

In summary, Can they do the job? Will they do the job and ,,Will they “fit in”

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