As we move at pace into the different generations of technology and dive into the world of AI, there are recruitment basics that a recruiter should always follow and abide by. Relationships with our candidates are not direct these days, but indirectly done electronically and sometimes candidates are even submitted to the clients without their […]
Every workplace has people behind the scenes, laying the platform for others to shine. To all those people – THANK YOU! I’ve spent my career in customer facing roles, engaging with external customers and I regularly receive thanks for the work I’ve done for them. I’m fortunate to be able to receive positive reinforcement by […]
“It ain’t about how hard you hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward.” – prophetic words spoken by the iconic movie character Rocky Balboa to his protégé Adonis “Donnie” Creed in the movie Creed. This simple phrase says a great […]
We all have stress and pressure in our lives, both personal and work pressures. It seems to be a common theme from both clients and candidates commenting on how busy they are and it doesn’t sound like things are slowing down any time soon. Here are a few handy tips that may help in dealing […]
End of financial year is fast approaching. Don’t we all love tax time! While accountants are focussing on getting the books in order, it is important for organisations look at their HR practices as these play a critical role in setting the business up for success in the new financial year. What exactly should organisations […]
We all know that taking a holiday is good for you and in today’s fast-paced chaotic world, it is so easy to get caught up in the ruckus of everyday life. Gee, we are already in April with Easter, let alone Christmas feeling like it was years ago. It is so easy to feel burnt […]
In today’s competitive job market, a well-crafted CV can be the key to unlocking new career opportunities. Your CV serves as your professional snapshot, showcasing your skills, experiences, and achievements to potential employers. To help you stand out from the crowd, we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide on how to best write a CV that captures […]
Trust Definition: to believe that someone is good and honest and will not harm you, or that something is safe and reliable. (Cambridge Dictionary). Trust – a simple 5 letter word that underpins our moral fibre. How can trust help across the employee life cycle? Optimum has 4 pillars to our business: Attract – trust […]
How many times have I heard that organisations want to hire new employees who must have local experience. Well, sadly too many! Personally, I think that it is absolutely OK to consider and hire newly migrated talent, depending on the requirements of the role. While there are roles that sometimes absolutely need to have local […]
This is the 6th article in my Career Defining Moments series. Check out Part 1 “Stepping Up”, Part 2 “Saying Yes”, Part 3 “Pushing Through”, Part 4 “The Best Work of Your Career” and Part 5 “Maintaining Positivity”. Leaving home Leaving behind the familiar and venturing into the unknown is a hallmark of the truly […]
