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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Temporary labour hire contractors

Labour Hire workers are often in demand across all industries. Eather Recruitment and Labour Hire has extensive experience providing on-call and on-demand temporary workers. Examples of these are when businesses are experiencing unusual busy phases; seasonal work; end of financial year challenges; unexpected sick leave or staff absences and /or a new project. These placements can be for one day or several weeks and the contracts are often open-ended.

Sometimes this is a great way to enter an organisation as well as a fruitful way for the business to experience the new worker’s abilities. Many times the contractor successfully obtains a permanent role with the company!

Temporary casuals include both blue and white collar workers. Other examples of supply: conference staffing when workers are required for the duration of the event; maternity leave; back filling whilst permanent employees on leave or/on staff training. At the conclusion of each working week a timesheet is completed by Temporary/Casual employee, which requires authorisation and  signature from the employer or supervisor.

Our experienced consultants provide both employers and workers the best possible solution for their recruitment needs within diverse industries including (but not restricted to) building and construction; industrial; mining and road works. Eather Recruitment and Labour Hire specialise in both permanent recruitment and temporary labour hire contractors, from a junior level through to your most senior positions. We service both large multi-national and small boutique firms throughout regional NSW.

Ivana Agapiou

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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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Employers looking for staff and frustrated with the process? Regardless of your industry or role, finding great staff is the key to building your business and your profit potential. The real challenge in Regional NSW is attracting and retaining great staff. Certainly in areas such as Port Macquarie with limited tertiary education facilities, many of our Gen X & Y’s are leaving for the larger cities where their career opportunities may increase. Many of these young people, find that in small towns, jobs have limited career progression, so unless they are prepared to “settle” for less salary and less diversity and progression, there is little to no career development opportunities. There will be other potential applicants who come with a wealth of experiences and it is up to you to see if these skills and experiences will transfer to the position you want filled.

If you are currently seeking staff, here is a quick checklist of must do’s

• make sure you really need the role filled (some roles can merge or perhaps dont require replacement)
• conduct a thorough job analysis
• prepare a clear, simple job description
• ensure you have the salary sorted prior to recruitment
• decide if you will recruit yourself, or if you need to contact an agency
• have a good idea when you want the person to commence
• prepare a good orientation or induction plan
• provide a training plan that includes some mentoring, particularly in the first 3 months (or probationary period)

Once you have this new recruit, there are thousands of ways to retain and reward… many of which are FREE!

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Sick and tired of rejection? Are you fatigued with applying for jobs and either never hearing back from the employer, and/or receive an unsuccessful letter? What innovative and creative thinking do we need to have to ensure we are realistic about the job market?  When living in a regional area, jobs are not only scarce, they are often Linear and let’s be honest, often way below our pay grade!

Not only do we have to innovative about HOW we seek work – we have to re-think what work we can adapt to and sometimes even create our own employment. I don’t mean create your own small business, and work for yourself, although this is an option. I mean increase your marketability and suitability withinthe job market. The Metro areas have a number of positions available that specialise in various roles.  However, in Regional areas, many workers have to wear several hats and be flexible in their approach to work.

Here are just some key points for job success…

1)  Define your assets – take a  stock take of your skills and i.

2) Good Advice – seek mentors and people who are qualified in this area

3) Take car of your self – remain fit and healthy

4) Develop your network – use LinkedIn and social media to increase your networks and promote your skills

5) Surround yourself with supportive people – keep away from negative influences and spend time with those who encourage and support you

In summary,  if you approach job seeking the way you always do, you will end up with similar results. Think about ways that you can enter the job market that increases your chances of success. Read and research furiously and most of all, be persistent and patient.

Ivana Agapiou

Eather Recruitment

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As Christmas hits and the end of the year draws to a close, it’s a good time to reflect on our good fortune. Often we are too busy concentrating on what we don’t have, that we miss the wonders of what is right in front of us. Yes, there are numerous people working in jobs that are not fullfilling and barely sustaining them a living.  In this blog, I’m focussing on those of us who have work that does utilise our skills, stimulates, and provides for our family. Even if the work is not within our “dream job” category, we need to be thankful that it this economic environment and at this time of year, we can enjoy the bounties at Christmas.

At Eather Recruitment and Labour Hire we are often hear from job seekers who are desperate for work, any work… and in a Regional Town, finding work is a real challenge. We all need to take stock and thank the universe for the jobs we do have, regardless of what they are.

Australia is the envy of many countries, we are relatively wealthy, and ecomonically stable. Good fortune does not have to be 100% financial! A good friend of mine who recently suffered massive brain injuries and is on a very slow road to recovery remarked ” this misfortune has highlighted that there is a very fine line between being here on earth and not being here….”

Value the wonders of your life, the beauty that surrounds you, nature’s bounty , as stunning sunset, and the fact that work, whatever it is, is a highly prized possession!

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I’m sure you have all heard the saying “if you want to work, then there’s work out there for you“?  Do you agree with this statement? I think it’s easier said than done!… easy to say, but a little more complexity than just being determined! Finding a job requires skills as well as determination! It requires an updated,  relevant resume along with specific marketing and promotional ability.

Each day we receive calls from job seekers who tell us that they will” do anything” and yet when an “anything” job presents, they often have an excuse as to why they can not perform that role.  The most important thing is to be 100% sure of what you can do and what you are “willing” to do, for example, I can clean homes, but I don’t want to do this for a living – unless I’m homeless and desperate that is…and then who will employ me based on my desperation and not my skills-set and experience? tough call!

Our advice is firstly, to seek advice! consult with the recruitment professionals and with potential employers. Ask them what jobs are in demand, in fact, ask a lot of questions… and don’t forget to ask yourself this dream question ” If you could have any job you wanted, and there were no barriers, what would that job look and feel like”

Your response will be an indication of what you really want.. and then you can set a plan and goals to achieve this! Life and work is not meant to be a prison…

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Wanting to relocate to a peaceful, yet progressive Regional town? Sick of the city life and keen to change your lifestyle?

Moving to a Regional town can be the best decision of your life.. or it can be the most challenging! Here are a few reasons:

• Job Vacancies are rarely as prolific as in the Metro areas
• There is a shortage of “large” corporate organisations – most if they have a pressence , have their head offices in the Metro areas
• SME (Small Medium Enterprises) can make up the majority of employers
• Casualisation of the workforce and seasonal tourist work is quite predominant
• Salary levels are lower that in the Metro

How do you overcome these challenges? Here are 4 HOT tips to help you transition..

1) Research the job market – get a solid idea of the types of jobs that are in demand

2) Talk with Recruitment Agencies and local Realtors about work opportunities

3) DONT move without conducting a thorough study – dont be fooled into thinking that once you get to your deam town, you will find work much more quickly,  Studies have shown that on average it takes approximately 18 months!

4) Ensure your Financial resources will be able to recover with a lower salary level

In summary, acquire the job BEFORE you move.  That way, you can sus the place out thoroughly, and ensure that when you do want to settle for good, you are very familiar with the best areas to live.

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Ivana Agapiou

Eather Recruitment

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Last week the fall in the unemployment rate brought some good economic news but, as always seems to be the case, it was tempered by the quarterly vacancy figures which shows life is pretty tough out there now for those looking for work – indeed as tough as it has been for more than a decade.

The labour force figures released last Thursday by the Bureau of Statistics showed that the unemployment rate was steady at 6.2% in trend terms but had unexpectedly fallen in the more volatile seasonally adjusted measure to 6.1%.

The fall in the seasonally adjusted measure was a surprise to financial traders who had been expecting a higher rate, one that would make it more likely for the RBA to cut interest rates next month. This set currency exchange dealers into a frenzy, sending the value of the Australian dollar to rise to around half a cent in under a minute.

Because the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is prone to jumping up and down a bit from month to month, the ABS says you should treat such monthly movements “with caution”. And given the drop in December was the biggest monthly change in almost two years, it is better to wait for a month or two to see if it was just a bit of statistical noise or the corner being turned.

Moreover while a fall in the unemployment rate is to be welcomed, the reality is it is currently harder to get a job than any time in the past decade – even harder than during the global financial crisis.

Last week the ABS also released its quarterly job vacancy figures. These showed a slight increase in the number of vacancies from August to November, and a 6.7% increase in vacancies in the past 12 months. While this would seems good news, the number of jobs available remains well below what is required to cause the unemployment rate to fall.

The latest figures meant that the job vacancy rate – which is the number of vacancies as a percentage of the labour force – rose to 1.21%, up from the low of 1.15% in November 2013.

This is a good thing: as a rule, the higher the vacancy rate, the lower the unemployment rate. The relationship between the two is known as the Beveridge Curve. Data over the past 20 years suggests that with a job vacancy rate of 1.21% you would expect the unemployment rate to be around 6.2% to 6.3% – what it was in November.

However to get the unemployment rate down to 5.8% we would need a job vacancy rate of around 1.28% – or about an extra 10,000 more job vacancies than there was in November.

The current difficulty for those looking for work is highlighted when we look at the number of unemployed per vacancy. On this score, things in November got worse – going from 5.12 unemployed for each job vacancy to 5.17.

The increase was not universal across the states, driven mostly by Western Australia and Queensland – reflecting again the difficulties of the end of the investment phase of the mining boom.

According to the ABS, Western Australia still remains the easiest place to get a job, but the situation there has deteriorated very quickly. In the middle of 2012 there were just a mere 1.55 unemployed for each vacancy; a year ago this had risen to 2.5; now there are on average 3.55 unemployed fighting over each vacancy in the state.

Fellow mining state, Queensland, has also seen the situation worsen – from 5.3 unemployed per vacancy at the end of 2013 to now to just on 6.

But while those two states have become worse, the fight for jobs on the mainland remains toughest in Victoria and South Australia with both states having 6.9 unemployed per vacancy. In Tasmania it is an extraordinarily tough 8.5 for each vacancy.

Despite their poor situations, the fight for jobs is actually easier now in South Australia and Tasmania, than it was a year ago. But in South Australia’s case it can partly be explained through a decline in its participation rate – people have in effect found the fight to get a job so hard they have given up and are no longer actively looking for work.

The Department of Employment’s monthly vacancy report shows that, of the job vacancies in November, a quarter were for professionals and 13% for managers. This is actually higher than the proportion of the managers and professionals in the total workforce, so it is a good time to be looking for work right now in that area.

Would-be labourers, technicians and trade workers or machinery operators and drivers, however, will find the going rather tougher. While they account for 31% of all currently employed, they only accounted for 25% of all job vacancies in November. This would suggest that opportunities for work in such occupations are not growing and that in the future there will likely be fewer such jobs than there is now.

The Department of Employment’s leading indicator of employment fell in January, making it 12 consecutive months without a rise – the longest such run since 2003. The department suggests that this “indicates that employment growth is likely to be below its long-term trend growth rate of 1.2% in coming months”.

So the fight for jobs looks set to continue and despite a nice improvement in some measures of the unemployment rate, it doesn’t look to be getting easier anytime soon.

– See more at: http://www.staffingindustry.com/row/Research-Publications/Daily-News/Australia-Fight-for-jobs-continues-32832#sthash.3wqZ7tAk.dpuf

Source – http://www.staffingindustry.com/row/Research-Publications/Daily-News/Australia-Fight-for-jobs-continues-32832

Ivana Agapiou Career and outplacement Advisor

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Do you enjoy planning and problem solving? Are you a seasoned administration assistant who likes to help with the smooth running of an office?  Are you flexible with your responsibilities and job roles and eager to work on diverse projects?

Our client, a boutique small business is seeking a strong administration support person who can hit the ground running. They are particularly looking for the following:

• High levels of accuracy and speed with WORD
• ability to use initiative and common sense and solve minor problems
• a person who can self-manage and be self-directed
• ability to proof read and identify mistakes (strong eye for detail)
• some experience with the editing web sites
• XERO knowledge

If you believe that this role suits your skill set, please apply now by sending resume and cover letter in WORD format.

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Expressions of interest are urgently required for a 3 month temporary role that requires a high level Administration Assistant. To be successful in this role, you will need to have experience with scanning, excellent and accurate data entry skills as well as good organisational skills.   There will be strict timelines for the transfer of Client Records into the data base, therefore speed is also a requirement.  Naturally, you will be highly proficient with all types of computer software and can acquire new knowledge quickly. Our client requires staff for both Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie office locations.

These positions will also require Criminal Record Check clearances and  2 current  references as part of the recruitment process.

Interested? please forward resume and cover letter in Word format NOW

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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 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 provider of plastering services throughout NSW, requires experienced Plasterers to work on a major development in Tamworth. We are looking for a number of experienced plasterers who can work on a 4- 6 month contract starting late November.

Candidates must have a minimum of 2 -3 years experience, have worked on a number of projects, be professional and happy to work in a small team environment. An excellent hourly rate is on offer for the successful candidates.

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Seeking Labourers within the Mudgee Area

• OHS
• Drivers Licence
• Experience with Parks and Gardens would be considered as an advantage

Please forward application NOW

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Are you a customer-focussed, friendly professional who enjoys providing excellent service?

Our client is a National provider and leader.  They are seeking highly polished, experienced frontline personnel who can relate to people with hearing loss. This role requires someone who can work competently with IT and data bases, along with various in-house software systems. As the “face” of the organisation, you will also need to be able to travel to different locations within the Hastings to support and assist clients. A background in hospitality/tourism working at front office would be an advantage along with top-notch communication skills.

interested? make sure you tell us why!

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Boilermaker – Port Macquarie 

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JOBS JOBS IN DEMAND – Warehouse Labourer Required – 2 Days per Week Immediate Start

to be considered for these jobs 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

Interested?? APPLY NOW

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