Our Client, a leading employer based in Port Macquarie, is currently seeking customer service professionals, with ideally strong call centre experience and the ability to work well within a team environment. These roles are to commence immediately, with a strong focus on delivering exceptional customer service. Candidates with exposure to phone sales will also be considered.

This 6 month contract opportunity may also be extended depending on performance.

An attractive hourly rate is on offer for the successful candidates.

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Our client requires experienced construction labourers for a 6 month contract based in Port Macquarie. You must have a great attitude, and a minimum of 2 years construction experience.

Required experience:

• Construction: 2 years

Required licence or certification:

• OHS White Card

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Our client, a leading construction company,currently requires an experienced Site Foreman, to join their team immediately, based in Port Macquarie.

Candidates must have a proven background within commercial construction, have 5+years experience as a site foreman and enjoy working within a team and  side by side with Sub – Contractors. The contract will be for a 6 month period, with an excellent hourly rate on offer.

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Our client, is currently seeking an experienced Communications officer, to start a contract role immediately based in Port Macquarie.

Candidates must have experience in writing editorials, a strong knowledge of Marketing principles and a desire to make a difference within communicating information throughout the region. Additionally you will posses extremely strong interpersonal style, have excellent communication skills both written and verbally and enjoy working in a team environment.

This role would suit someone who has previous experience within a PR or Marketing role

An excellent hourly rate is on offer for the successful candidate.

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Our client, a leading wholesale distributor, based through Australia, currently requires an experienced Purchasing Manager to join their team based in Port Macquarie, on the Mid North Coast of NSW.

Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will responsible for all stock management and distribution throughout the State, along with the day to day operational running of the purchasing function of the business. Candidates must have a strong commercial focus and demonstrate strong leadership abilities. Ideally you will have 3+ years in a senior purchasing role or purchasing management role, be highly personable and have strong interpersonal qualities.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a true market leader on the Mid North Coast of NSW.

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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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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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Our client, a leading rehabilitation provider in Port Macquarie, requires an experienced medical secretary, to join their team.

Working closely with the practice manager, you will responsible for the day to day running of the practice, along with the supporting the doctors as required.

Candidates must be highly organised, have a professional manner and interact well with patients.

You must have 3+ years experience within a similar role and posses extremely strong administration qualities.

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 Exciting! New! ideal role for Graduate Software engineer who is keen to grow their knowledge whilst applying their skills and experience!

Our client is developing an exciting new graphical interface for camera systems and they seek a graduate software engineer to join their robust, dynamic and creative team! If you are keen on a role that will extend your knowledge and experience; a role that places you at the cutting edge of software development within Ai systems &  GIS; a role that offers training, coaching and on-going mentoring…. whilst living in the beautiful Mid North Coast of NSW…look no further!

to be successful in the role you will need:

• Engineering/computer Science or similar degree
• Advanced C, C++ and C# ; Visual studio dot net, programming skills
• Further knowledge of various software applications & programming applications
• Research skills and an ability to encompass new approaches and techniques
• lateral thinker who will grow and develop and accept guidance
• excellent communication  and interpersonal skills
• to be a great team member who can go the extra mile!

Desirable – some experience with DSP and/or micro-processor algorithm design and implementation along with experience in systems and control.

This role is based in Port Macquarie NSW  and an immediate start is on offer, if  you are seeking an entry to a new, creative  world, filled with opportunities?  Apply now!

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Qualified Diesel  Fitter

• Immediate Start

• 12 month contract position

Our client seeks  a highly motivated Diesel Fitter  for a 12 month contract.

To be successful in this role you must have:

• Minimum of 5 years experience,  post apprenticeship
• extensive local, regional knowledge
• experienced with hydraulics and heavy earth moving machinery
• Car and licence
• Ability to work with a dynamic team and work autonomously
• Ability to accept overtime when required

Interested?

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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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LIVING and working in Port Macquarie, a dream and a reality, however it has it’s challenges.

How do I find a job in Port Macquarie?  is our number one – most frequently asked question!

Yes, we have a ton of people wanting to move here and every day we respond to calls from all over the place from people who want to relocate away from the maddening city life.

The major reason for discontentment is the long commute to and from work in the Metro areas.

How do you get a job in one of the most beautiful and progressive places in Australia? Here are 5 useful tips

1) Research, research and research again

Find out who are the major employers; where are the majority of the jobs; what are the main industries; what is the average cost of a home or an apartment?; are the rents reasonable?

2) be prepared to compromise on income

you may never receive the same salary as in the Metro areas – this is a sad fact

3) adapt and be versatile

Many jobs in Regional areas require you to be flexible in your approaches – for example, a job in the Metro may be quite linear, whereas in Regional areas, you have to be prepared to wear several hats in the same job and not be paid more for the extra accountability or responsibility

4) be personal and up close

be prepared to understand that in small towns, almost everyone knows everyone. You will not be an “anonymous” and it’s more difficult to hide and be isolated!

5) check out the networks

There are a number of robust networks for example, Hastings Women’s Business; http://www.hbwn.com.au/Hastings Business Enterprise Network; Port Macquarie Chamber of commercehttp://www.portchamber.com.au/

I hope you enjoy your transition to the more rural areas of Australia and in particular, NSW.  All the very best for your new future in a wonderful part of the world.

Lastly, make sure your resume is up to date and can reflect your ability to be flexible!

Ivana Agapiou resume writer #FIGJAMresumes #resumes #resume #jobapplications

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 Jobs in Port Macquarie 

Port Macquarie is a wonderful place,  offering a relaxed lifestyle  along with picturesque beaches and country access.  It’s approximately in the centre of the coast between Sydney and Brisbane and has a growing population.

It’s no wonder we frequently receive resumes and inquiries for jobs in Port Macquarie  especially from the many “commute weary” workers in our Metro areas.

We are often asked ” How can I find a job in Port Macquarie“.   Here are 3 useful tips to securing your next job .. here on the Mid North Coast of NSW.

1) 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 role specific? Is there too much detail? 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?

2) Make a few 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 transferable skills

3) Look at further geographical areas, outside of Port Macquarie- Check out the Kempsey and Taree areas, it  may be another, further commute, however,  this widens your options and opportunities for work.

Finally, remain flexible and adaptable. Your new job may not look and feel like the ones in the past, however, you can bring your own experiences and knowledge, making the job even more interesting.

Ivana AGAPIOU   Resume writer 0404056278

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Looking for work is just like fishing.

You have to have the right bait, the right target employers and the right timing.

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? if you got work ( or fished here) is it fertile enough to sustain you in the future; 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 utilize 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…

Ivana Agapiou resume writer

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A little FIGJAM is good for you. I‘m Good, Just Ask Me.

That announcement is OK, provided the self-praise is meant to bolster and boost your confidence.

This is especially true if you’ve suffered a career disappointment. However, be wary of staying in this state of mind for too long. There may be a risk that you could become a little too arrogant and less humble.

There will be times when you will need to have a ready script that sells all your key achievements.  When its vital to proudly state what great contributions you have made to a successful project or to your workplace. The trick is to have it said or written in such a way that you don’t appear arrogant and totally “up your self”! 

Your resume needs to have your relevant achievements listed, as it pertains to the job your applying for. The reader can clearly see the correlation and connection between you – their job description and personality profile they seek. A resume needs to spell out what you have done and most importantly, how well you did it!

There are a number of reasons why you should include a little  FIGJAM in your resume’s work history, let me list the 5 top reasons you might want to be a bit proud.

1. it’s true and correct, you are good!
2. your achievements are an historical journey, demonstrating improvement, learning and growth
3. the resume records outcomes and milestones that prove your worth
4. serves as a memory jogger when responding to selection criteria or capability statements
5. lovely and damn good for you to know your worth

Many employers want you to be confident and self-assured. They are not seeking a shy wall flower who is reluctant to support and “back-up” their own capability statements. They want to hear that the person they have short-listed can cut the mustard, that it isn’t just bravado speaking.   Most want to know that you are as good as you claim to be. Be ready with solid examples that support your statements; be ready with statistics; outcomes and/or examples of your work. Often the best way to demonstrate your greatness is by providing testimonials, so make your sure our referees love you and can also substantiate your claims!

Having trouble working out the difference between arrogance and proudly stating your worth?  You are not alone here, we all struggle with this! The best way to write your own history is to have an objective third party help you.  Ideally, this person doesn’t know you, they don’t have an agenda, other than to see you succeed. All they want to do is help you flesh out the diamonds in your work history.

Lastly, self praise is still great to boost your confidence!

If you need help crafting a job application that provides your future employer with a positive view of how you can enhance their business, give me a call on 0404 056 278 or visit figjamresumes.com.au

Ivana Agapiou – resume writer and career consultant

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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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