In recruitment just about everyone (well not quite everyone but a large majority!!) I speak to talks about boosting their career – climbing that ladder, getting advancement upwards or looking for the promotion. It was not until I interviewed a lady this week who was extremely senior in her field mentioned to me “career progression […]
Queensland is in the middle of a major development surge, but not all sectors are growing at the same pace. Construction is running hot, with demand for vertical builds stronger than ever. Meanwhile, the civil infrastructure market is facing a noticeable dip in activity, and many businesses and professionals are feeling the slowdown. With government […]
2025 is nearly half-way through and due to the natural cycle of engagement surveys, performance frameworks/reviews, change and transition, it has been a busy period for us here at Optimum on the HR Consulting area of our business. Some trends are emerging, and we are in a bit of a push/pull situation. Some factors […]
If you are a business leader and you believe that good people make great organisations (which just happens to be our motto here at Optimum Consulting), it might be worth reflecting on this question for a moment. As a business leader, you probably already know how important customer experience is to your organisation. To be […]
Engineering talent is in high demand and increasingly hard to retain. Whether it’s a mining engineer working FIFO shifts or a mechanical engineer in a city-based consultancy, the reasons engineers leave their jobs tend to follow clear, recurring patterns. Working in Technical Services Recruitment, I’ve spoken to hundreds of engineers across many disciplines. Here’s what […]
Know your resume I’m always surprised (concerned!) when candidates can’t give precise answers to information on their resume. “When did you leave that role?” “Ummmm, I think March 2022?” Don’t answer a direct question with a question or a vague answer. Make sure you know your dates, can give a concise answer about why you […]
In every great team, there’s someone who quietly gets things done, someone who doesn’t ask for the spotlight but absolutely deserves it. For me, that person is Grace. Grace has worked with me—put up with me, really—for nearly six years. Over that time, we’ve built a working relationship grounded in mutual respect, shared humour, and […]
Job hunting can feel like a full-time job. Endless applications, tailored cover letters, resume tweaks, interview prep… it’s a lot. But guess what? You don’t have to do it all alone. AI tools can be a secret weapon in your job hunt – helping you save time, stand out, and remain organised throughout the process. […]
Don’t you love those days where you wake up feeling rested and refreshed, powering through your day at work, look up at the clock at it’s already the afternoon? Love that feeling when you leave work that you have achieved so much and feel like you really kicked goals today? But then others when you […]
I wrote a blog in January this year about “The importance for being prepared for online interviews” and my next blog is on “What Not to Say in a Job Interview”. The number of times I have heard these statements below really do make me cringe. You are a great candidate so please, please, please, […]
