Rusher Rogers

Permanent and Temporary Recruitment | Melbourne

The Importance of a Break | Weekly Wrap-Up

A week off goes so quickly doesn’t it?  I am already back at my desk and it is as if I never left.  I haven’t even got a suntan to prove that I actually left the building/city/state/country!! In all seriousness I do feel as though I had a decent break though, which is the point…

10 Tips for a Successful Job Hunt

How to get the most out of your job hunting efforts… Looking for a new job can be hard work and knowing how to navigate your way through a myriad of job boards, recruitment agencies and HR departments is enough to drive any sane person completely barking mad!! Here are a few tips that will…

Referee Relationships Matter | Weekly Wrap-Up

Being in recruitment we get asked a myriad of questions about how people can better manage their careers. Everything from tips for a better resume, to how to prepare for an interview, apply for a job, prepare for key selection criteria and so on and so forth. All are important but in my experience references,…

The Importance of Timely Feedback

A lot of people forget don’t they?  They forget what it’s like to be looking for a job.  They forget how vulnerable you feel when your every move is being analysed by potential employers.  You are on show, you cannot afford to make a wrong move, you are putting on your best show, all-day-every- day,…

A Celebration of Our Temp Workforce | Weekly Wrap

This week has clearly demonstrated why we work with the clients that we do. It comes down to shared values and a genuine commitment to a mutually respectful partnership and genuine care for our shared workforce, be they temp, perm or contract. I received an early morning call from one of these clients who out…

Happy New [Financial] Year!

It’s been 18 months since I deserted Britain’s chilly climes for Melbourne’s… chilly climes. With weather this cold, it’s suddenly difficult to remember why on earth I moved 10,000 miles away but there are a few things that have been worth the trouble: Considerably better coffee Australian slang (when in doubt, add an ‘o’) Sandy…

Your Personal Brand | Weekly Wrap

  EOFY enough said. I want to discuss personal brand and why taking control of and owning your personal brand is so important.  It’s all about what you stand for, how you want to be perceived by the world.  For each of us it is something different.  Some of us pay it more attention, while…

Ghosting

          If you’ve experienced dating this century, particularly via the modern technology at our fingertips, chances are you know all about ‘ghosting’. With my swiping days far behind me, I thought my days of ghosting were over. Apparently not! Turns out, ghosting is rife in the recruitment industry and it gives…

Labour Hire Licensing | Friday Wrap-up

Well it’s official.  The Victorian Parliament has passed the Labour Hire Licensing Bill 2017. All was confirmed in an RCSA member update emailed during the week: “Once the Act takes effect, any business providing labour hire services in Victoria, like those operating in Queensland presently, will be required to have or have applied for a…

Have You Ever Considered How Much Damage Poor Interviewing Skills Can Do For Your Company’s Brand?

So you’ve short listed and are ready to interview 3 candidates for a role with the obvious intention of finding that one great candidate, but before you interview please consider this: This is a great branding opportunity for your organisation. If not done well it can very quickly wipe out all the good work rolled…