Employer Engagement
Resources and Links
MARG SAYS:
“The JobJumpstart website is easy to use and has some good information on what employers look for. It looks at values, behaviours and skills, and also has plenty of good tips for job seekers as they approach employers.”
DAMIEN SAYS:
“There’s been a lot of research into what employers value the most in employees (and potential employees). Quite often it’s attitude that keeps coming to the top of the list. Many employers feel that they can teach people the job tasks – so experience isn’t always the most important thing. The Business Council of Australia has some great information on this topic. I’ve included it here because the findings are representative of much of the research done in this space.”
DAMIEN SAYS:
“Put yourself in an employer’s shoes for a minute. What would you look for in an employment services provider? Like most aspects of the Australian economy, our employment services sector is underpinned by choice. Job seekers are encouraged to research potential service providers and do their ‘due diligence’ to find the provider who will best meet their needs, and at the same time employers have many options in deciding how to fill recruitment needs. Here are some thoughts…”
