Our client, is currently seeking an experienced HR and Procurement professional to join their team on a 3 month contract. This role will oversee the delivery of Procurement services, including contract knowledge,tender writing and general procurement duties.

Candidates with a minimum of 2 years experience with a similar role will be highly desired.

You must have strong communication skills and the ability to work unattended. An excellent hourly rate is on offer for the successful candidate.

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Our client, a leading fine dining restaurant based in Port Macquarie, is currently seeking an experienced and qualified Executive Chef, to join this award winning establishment.

This opportunity will see the successful candidate, manage a team of 5 dedicated and extremely talented staff members, along with taking ownership of the entire catering experience for its guests and customers,.To be successful in this role, you will have a minimum of 5+ Years experience within a similar role, as an executive or Head Chef, be qualified and have strong work ethic. Additionally you will have extremely strong interpersonal style, communication skills and a passion for the industry.

An extremely attractive base salary will be on offer, along with other benefits.

This establishment will be going through some significant change, which will be definitely advantageous moving into the future for the successful applicant.

This is a unique opportunity to work and live in Port Macquarie, on the beautiful Mid North Coast of NSW.

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Our Client, a leading transport company based in Taree, requires an experienced Diesel Mechanic to work on a 3 month casual basis. Candidates must be qualified, have a minimum of 3 years experience, current White card and their Drivers licence.There is also the opportunity for this role to become a full time position, for the right candidate. An excellent hourly rate is on offer.

This opportunity is available from January 2016

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Our client, a leading a la carte restaurant based in Port Macquarie, is currently seeking a Sous or Demi chef to work on a permanent basis, starting immediately. Working within a strong team of experienced chefs, this role will be suited to someone with 2-3 years experience, looking for an opportunity to build a career within this leading restaurant on the beautiful Mid North Coast of NSW.

An attractive salary is on offer, along with the ability to work within a friendly and happy working environment.

This unique opportunity will not last long. Apply now

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to be considered for these roles you will need

• Current WH & S White Card
• Fitness and strength
• Availability at short notice
• Relevant licences
• Strong references
• Recent experience in labouring jobs and tasks
• Broad range of skills and knowledge
• Ability to follow instructions and work both closely with a team or unsupervised

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Our client, a leading financial institution, requires an experienced Senior Business Banker to join their team based on the Mid North Coast of NSW

Working within a small team, you will be responsible for the ongoing development of this highly skilled team of business bankers, along with developing and growing the business banking division across the North Coast.

To be successful within this role, you must have an exceptional customer service focus, have a minimum of 5 years business banking experience and posses strong interpersonal qualities.

Additionally, you will be responsible for developing new business and managing existing loyal customers, along with a proven track record of strong management skills.

This is a unique opportunity to join a market leader and enjoy working and living on the beautiful Mid North Coast of NSW

An attractive salary and benefits will be on offer for the successful candidate.

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to be considered for these roles you will need

• Current WH & S White Card
• Fitness and strength
• Availability at short notice
• Relevant licences
• Strong references
• Recent experience in labouring jobs and tasks
• Broad range of skills and knowledge
• Ability to follow instructions and work both closely with a team or unsupervised

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• Various Locations

Experienced drivers required for work throughout Port Macquarie, Lismore and Tamworth regions.

The  Primary purpose of this position is to competently operate Light and Medium Rigid vehicles and tow any trailers their vehicle is rated to tow. In addition to the position’s primary duties the Driver also performs any of the duties of a Road Worker Grade 3, as and when required.

These roles are available to candidates with the following mandatory requirements

• Current HR or MR  licence (with minimum of 2 years experience)
• OHS White Card
• Work under limited supervision
• Traffic Controllers Ticket

Please apply now

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Looking for a diverse, interesting job?

JOB  FILLED

The company

Our client is a leading, specialist supplier of rehabilitation and independent-living products. They proudly have one of the largest range of products on the Mid North Coast & provide products and equipment to retail customers, hospitals, Aged care facilities, Physios /Occupational Therapists. They provide expert advice on products and pride themselves on great customer care.

You will be joining a team of highly  professional, caring staff  who have over 100 years combined experience in the healthcare industry. They service the Mid North Coast region from Bulahdelah to South West Rocks.

 The Person

• Strong empathy and understanding for people with disabilities, palliative care, those in remission  & the Aged
• Fantastic people skills and communication style
• Great problem-solver with solid time management ability
• Team player with strong sales background
• Common sense and initiative
• Acquire & up-date product knowledge regularly

The Job

• Reporting to the Business Manager and Company Director
• A key goal with this position is to build the personal care product revenue of the business both with retail and institutional clients in all geographic areas supported by the company.
• Build on existing sales and business, extending the business to more key clients and maintaining strong  relationships
• Be actively involved in the measurement, supply and promotion of our graduation compression stocking range.
• Be part of the team driving solid retail growth to satisfied clients.
• Liaise with Medical Professionals and advise on product suitability.
• Ensure required stock is on display in the showroom.
• Assist in training or train staff where appropriate.
• Enter and process sales orders where relevant.
• Deliveries when required
• merchandising  showroom display to retail standard
• Current Drivers Licence.

Interested?

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HUGE DIFFERENCES between agencies – how can you manage to get them to work more effectively for you?

We often field requests from job seekers who have very high expectations of what a recruitment agency can deliver for them. There is a distinct difference between an Employment Agency and a Recruitment Agency. Firstly, recruiters tend to work from the employer back. That is, they gather  the job description and specifications along with the brief from Management and then go to market in search of the “right fit” candidates. Many recruiters do not work for the job seeker /candidate who is needing employment. There are many applicants/candidates and often not enough jobs to go around. If the job fits these applicants then, and only then, will they be referred to positions.  It is often up to the applicants to ensure that their resume is adapted to the position/s sought and that they develop strong relationships with their Recruitment Agency staff.  The Recruiters act as brokers and can not be expected to invent or create information for the candidates that will be suitable for the advertised position.

Secondly, when employers utilise a recruitment agency they are very specific about what they want. Often the Recruiter gets a real feel for what is “unsaid” and gets a good impression of what that particular workplace/culture and employer is requiring.  Recruiters often advertise and screen applicant on behalf of the employer (their client) and often the employer pulls the strings on deciding who they would like shortlisted or for interview.

Lastly, Recruitment Agencies are not government funded, nor do they seek to attract unskilled or inexperienced applicants, remember that employers are often wanting skilled professionals to join their organisation who can hit the ground running, whether that is temporary workers or a new permanent employee.  Recruitment companies are  private businesses who invoice the employer for their HR  services, hence the urgent need to get the recruitment process and the candidates, right every time!

Hope this information helps next time you utilise a Recruitment Agency.

Ivana Agapiou

Eather Recruitment

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Looking for work? Loads of others are also on the search.

Make sure you stand out, but also make sure you do use the tried and true methods first.

Job seeking activity can become a full time job.  We hope that some of the following suggestions assist you in your search. Most importantly, stand out from the herd and have your application and efforts count!

Firstly, the tried and true – the faithful list….

• SEEK and my career and on-line recruitment services
• Networks and connections within your industry and social circles
• Registering with various agencies for work
• Newspapers and periodicals
• Word of Mouth and knowledge of possible up coming vacancies, ask around!
• Cold calling and unsolicited resumes to employers of choice
• Advertise your skills through social media channels
• Update and fine tune your resume

Connect with key players through Linkedin

Once you have exhausted the list for sourcing work, consider carefully how and when you will approach the vacancy. Is your resume up to scratch? does it sell you well? Do you need to obtain a second opinion? What stands out about you in your resume? Is it a memorable one? Have you linked your resume to the job your seeking? What is the local demand like for jobs and can any of your work skills be transferred to suit the market?

If this is all too daunting, why not consider consulting with the experts and seek advice on your current and future prospects? Eather Recruitment offer a suite of services to suit your individual needs! Call us to find out what we can do for you

Ivana Agapiou resume writer 0404056278

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What is the difference between a Job agency and a recruitment agency?

Eather Recruitment, although posted and listed under Yellow pages and most on-line media as an Employment Agency, is actually a Recruitment agency. What is the difference you ask? It’s important to know before you send in your resume!

The big difference is that Employment agencies actively find unemployed  people work. They conduct their business usually as a government funded agency so therefore they work from the candidate first, finding out what skills and experience they posses and then try to find an employer who may be interested .

A recruitment agency works with employers in the first instance, gathers a comprehensive brief and job description and then searches the job market for the best person for the job. Often these candidates are not unemployed, rather, candidates who seek a promotion; new career path, often they are highly skilled and experienced.

This is a simple explanation, please contact our office  if you want to know more of how our employment services can help you. If you are seeking a new resume or require help with job applications, simple or complex, contact Ivana on 040405678 or check out www.figjamresumes.com.au

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A job that equals your passion. Are you capable of blending both?

Does your passion translate well into your resume?

Some applicants insert  famous quotes in their resumes? not sure how effective this is, however, inspirational ideas and quotes from successful people are useful to help us remain focused and motivated.

Here are some inspirational quotes to help. Which one resonates the most to you?

“There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” —Nelson Mandela

I’ve been absolutely terrified every moment of my life and I’ve never let it keep me from doing a single thing that I wanted to do.” — Georgia O’Keefe

“Just don’t give up trying to do what you really want to do. Where there’s love and inspiration, I don’t think you can go wrong.” —Ella Fitzgerald

“Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.” —Theodore Roosevelt

“What’s money? A man is a success if he gets up in the morning and goes to bed at night and in between does what he wants to do.” —Bob Dylan

“Build your own dreams, or someone else will hire you to build theirs.” —Farrah Gray

“I would rather die of passion than of boredom.” —Vincent can Gogh

“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” —Mark Twain

“There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” —Nelson Mandela

“The one thing that you have that nobody else has is you. Your voice, your mind, your story, your vision. So write and draw and build and play and dance and live as only you can.” —Neil Gaiman

“It’s your place in the world; it’s your life. Go on and do all you can with it, and make it the life you want to live.” —Mae Jemison

Do you have a quote that encourages you to follow your passion? Write your own here!

Ivana Agapiou resume writer

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Our client, a leading provider of holiday and business accommodation based in Port Macquarie, currently requires two experienced cleaners to commence immediately.

Working within a great friendly team, you will be guaranteed a min of 20 hours per week, with rostered shifts Monday – Sunday. This role would suit someone who would like school hours.

A fantastic flat hourly rate will be available along with overtime paid on weekends.

A normal working day will be 9am – 2pm, with extra hours guaranteed throughout the busy holiday period.

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Port Macquarie is a wonderful coastal town with a great many assets. It offers a relaxed lifestyle along with picturesque beaches and country access.  It’s almost right in the middle of Sydney and Brisbane and has a growing population.  The future is bright with a new developments and the commencement of a new University, Charles Sturt in 2016.

It’s no wonder we frequently receive inquiries for jobs in Port Macquarie, especially from the many “commute weary” workers in Metro areas. We are often asked ”How can I find a job in Port Macquarie“.

Here are 3 useful tips to successfully securing your next job .. located here in Port Macquarie

• Re-Jig your resume.

No matter what your work history, you will need to tailor your resume to fit in with the local job market. Make sure you research and study the types of jobs on offer- where there are; what they are and how often that sort of role is advertised.  Make sure you go to all the job sites and scour for jobs in Port Macquarie. Does your resume still sound city-centric and too role specific? Many jobs in Port Macquarie require staff to be multi-skilled and across a number of diverse roles. This is often labelled as “wearing several hats”.  Make sure your resume does not have too much detail. Less is more.  Have you included an “about me” statement that gives the reader a little snap shot of what type of person/job/ career you are after? And perhaps why you are re-locating?

• Make a few phone calls.

Don’t be afraid to contact any of the local recruitment agencies as well as the larger employers in the area to ascertain the temperature of the job market. If there are no jobs in your specialized field, perhaps you might consider other roles that will utilize your core and transferable skills? Research the cost of living and the housing / rental market. Is relocation financially viable?  Most importantly, salary levels are on the whole, lower in Port Macquarie than in Metro areas. Make sure you weigh up the costs and the benefits first!

• Look beyond jobs in Port Macquarie.

Check out our nearest towns, and other close-by geographical areas, outside of Port Macquarie. For example the Kempsey and Taree areas, it may be another, further commute; however, this widens your options and opportunities for work. Candidates in local employment have a higher chance of gaining another job, than those who are out of work.

Lastly, our Recruitment services offer advice and consultation on finding work in the local area – go to http://bit.ly/1JVa6cY for more information and pricing on our Talent and resume review service. Not only will you be furnished with a great resume, you will have a stronger and more specific idea of what the local job market has to offer. This advice is priceless and will assist you to determine your goals as well as set a path to finding a job in Port Macquarie.

Wishing you all the success in finding work in Port Macquarie.

Ivana Agapiou

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STILL ADAMANT that YOU CAN FIND THE JOB YOU WANT and YOU WANT THE JOB THAT YOU CANT HAVE?

Burying your head in the sand is not an option!

Traditional style jobs are becoming almost redundant, yet, still many people seek the same type of jobs, search for the same types of vacancies and have great expectations of permanency, a job for life.  From our experience, new roles and new ways of working are being created each and every day.  Many employers are launching into new ways of doing business, from on-line solutions to working with Cloud technology, to having a multi-skilled work force.  The world is moving fast, and employers are downsizing on staff rather than increasing.

So what can you do in this challenging new world? Here are SIX basic tips.

Keep abreast of new technology

Even if it means getting your children or grand children to teach you! Ask them questions, keep your currency with anything new in the IT space.  Get interested! if you don’t know, enrol in a basic course and learn. Almost all job roles require some form of IT knowledge – get with this century and get curious!

Think inside the square

What do you do when you don’t know what to do? Fight or flight? How do you fight on? What resources to you have available to you that you have not previously considered? Think about your networks; your connections either on-line or personal contacts. Who and where can you advertise your skills? If you choose to “flight” and run away from the problem, does this mean moving to another location where the jobs you seek are in more supply? Burying your head in the sand is not an option.

Perform a personal Skills Audit

What are your current assets? How do they match up with current demand within workplaces? Are your skills current? relevant? transferable? What can you do really well? What work do you enjoy the most? Are you being realistic? Conduct a Free Career survey – Google this – you may be surprised with the results. Visit a Career counsellor; talk with Employers about what they are looking for, and also how they recruit.

Sell yourself – make each application individual

Dont send a “sausage factory” style resume that looks exactly like others! Make yours personal.  Add a brief description of yourself, along with why you want this job! What makes you unique? Make sure you explain any gaps or career leaps in your resume – remember the reader can not read your mind! Tackle possible objections to you as a potential worker, just like a salesperson… address this up-front… for example, if you think that they may think you are over-qualified, make sure you nail this issue with a statement that says, ” I’m mature, fit and stable person with another 15 years of hard work on offer. Even though my experience has meant managerial work, I’m keen to remain useful and within the workforce, you will find me a low maintenance worker who will follow instructions and be able to produce great work… bla bla bla ….

Review and edit your resume for each job!

Dont make the usual error of applying for a job and your application states you are applying for entirely different job role and employer! Read and edit ruthlessly! Employers want to know that you care about their job and that you know something about them…

There are many ways to skin a Rabbit! or fishing for that Moby Dick…

Finding work is like fishing. Use different bait – use different locations – use different methods….. so how can you search for work like a great fisherman? By

• Scanning the environment -researching the job market – where are the jobs?
• Obtaining a list of all Targets – potential employers; agencies and networks that may help your search
• Choose the right bait – Your resume should be tailored for each TARGET …. tailor and modify for each fishing expedition
• Dont apply for every or any job! choose your targets – choose the jobs you can do and want to do!

My last words… It takes skill and some luck to land that Moby Dick…… never give up!

Ivana Agapiou

General Manager

Eather Recruitment and Labour Hire

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Variety of jobs posted every day! 

Are you in the job market? Do you seek either temporary or permanent employment within the Mid North Coast? Have you a resume prepared and are you regularly checking the net for roles?

Look no further! We have a variety of jobs for many industries and diverse skill-sets…. check out https://www.eatherrecruitment.com.au/business-development-sales-admin/

for latest job offering and many more!

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Are you in the job market? Have you noticed just how only a few jobs are advertised in the Print media? Have you also asked yourself why? one of the main reasons for the scarcity is that on-line & the hidden job market has taken over!

Besides the mountains of employment site choices, like SEEK etc, there are still many employers, especially small business owners, who continue to recruit the old fashioned way! That is, ask a friend or a current employee if “they know anyone”. So how do you capitalise on this?

There are a number of choices to make. Here are 10

• 1. ‘ ignore the print media, always scan even if its to catch up with new developments and new businesses.
• 2. develop a Linkedin presence
• 3. talk about your job seeking to anyone who will listen- network, network, network!
• 4. access as many of the larger organisation’s web sites and job vacancy listings
• 5. join a network that is affiliated with the industries you are interested in
• 6. volunteer your time in an area of great interest
• 7. cold call to a number of businesses that interest you
• 8.  find out who makes the employment decisions and address an unsolicitated letter & resume to them
• 9. register at as many recruitment companies you can
• 10. don’t forget to send a thank you letter to those who went out of their way to help you… even a little!

Lastly, hang in there…. be persistent and patient!

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Our client, a leading provider of motorcycles and equipment based in Port Macquarie, currently requires a sales person and spare parts expert to commence immediately on the beautiful Mid North Coast of NSW.

Ideally you have experience within the motor industry, in particular within Motorcycles, have proven knowledge of the industry and have a positive and energetic approach to sales and developing this ongoing successful business.

If you are looking for a sea change this is the ideal role to move to a great region of NSW on the coast at Port Macquarie.

You will have a minimum of 3+ years in the industry, have a great attitude and like working for a company who values its staff.

This permanent opportunity will also see the successful candidate move into a managerial role into the future.

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Our client, a leading provider of accounting and financial service products across the mid north coast of NSW, is currently seeking a qualified accountant to start immediately on a fulltime basis.

Working with a loyal and diverse client base, you will be responsible for all  accounting functions and working closely with the partners in achieving results and outcomes for all of their loyal clients.

You will have a minimum of 4 years experience within Public Practice, or a chartered accounting firm, be CPA qualified or currently studying to complete your CA.

Candidates must present in a professional manner, have strong business acumen and be looking for a long term opportunity on the Mid North Coast of NSW and growing a career,

An attractive salary is on offer for the successful candidate along with a job security and future development within this Market leader, based in Port Macquarie on the Beautiful Mid North Coast of NSW.

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