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Whether you're aiming for the top jobs Australia has to offer, or the top jobs in your field, you need to maximise your opportunities in order to pip other candidates at the post. You could wing it and take a haphazard approach to your employment prospects. Or, you could apply a more measured method and do some employing of your own ... that is, getting a recruitment service on board.
Australian recruitment companies can be found in all states, including regional areas. They offer vital services to not just the unemployed, but also school leavers, tertiary graduates, candidates in career transition and people returning to work after extended absences. But what does a recruitment service offer?
Support and encouragement
First and foremost, you can expect support and encouragement towards your employment and career goals. You will meet with a representative of the recruitment service usually a trained careers counsellor who will listen to your education and employment history and will also want to learn about the kind of job you're looking for.
Suitability and aptitude testing
Next, you will undergo assessment procedures to determine your skills levels, and your aptitude and suitability for the kinds of roles you seek. Some Australian recruitment service companies require clients to undergo psychometric testing which evaluates motivation, temperament and underlying potential. You may also be required to perform skills tests in areas such as computer literacy, communication proficiency and data entry.
A careers coach can guide you towards the job of your dreams by advising on which skills need honing, how to present yourself for optimum success and where to focus your employment goals.
Resum assessment
Once your candidate profile has been created, you can expect further assistance from your recruitment service. Your designated counsellor will evaluate your resum. Perhaps you're selling yourself short. Or you could be over-stating your qualifications. Either way, your resum will be adjusted to reflect your genuine attributes and experience.
Interview coaching
You'll also receive coaching in interview techniques. Obviously it's in the best interests of your recruitment service company to help you to be your employable best, and the interview can be make or break time for any job application. You'll be instructed on the appropriate attire to wear, physical carriage, how to articulate yourself, how to listen and respond to questions, the kinds of questions to ask and much more. Job candidates often find interview coaching extremely valuable.
Enlisting the help of a recruitment service can be costly but ultimately, if you land a position that falls into your wish list of top jobs', then any expense can be easily justified. Some companies offer employer-pays services meaning that you are put forward as a candidate and if you are hired, then your employer pays for the service. You may elect to pay for additional assistance such as the interview coaching.
Australian recruitment has evolved to become a booming industry. Gone are the days when a job seeker would walk into the CES (Commonwealth Employment Agency), put their name down' and wait for a call back. Privatisation has benefited this area so that it has become easier to fit the right candidates to appropriate positions.
