Monique is one of my earliest mentors in Recruitment. I worked as a Resourcer for her team way back in the early 2000’s, gradually learning to ply my craft in Recruitment. Since then, Monique has been a Plan B client, a Plan B temp, and most importantly – a good friend! She is currently the
Some people will say it is far too soon to be talking about Christmas. Usually I would agree, however in the recruitment world, it is perfect timing. As Christmas approaches, the job market changes considerably. Organisations either increase efforts or postpone their recruitment of new starters, leaving job seekers in an awkward limbo. Many companies
Business casual has become the new norm in terms of how to dress for a job interview or around the office. Gone are the days where you knew to wear a suit to an interview, welcome to the era where vague, cryptic dressing instructions cause waves of anxiety. It is an issue we all face
Negotiating your contract is important. There isn’t a person on this earth that has better intentions for yourself than you. I always say “if you don’t ask the answer is always no”. This saying has helped me achieve a lot of things, from getting discounts at the shops to achieving a work life balance that
The relationship with your recruiter when you are a temp is an important one. They hold the keys as to whether or not they’re going to put you forward for any roles that come in. The better your relationship is, the higher the likelihood that you will be at the top of their speed dial
Handing in your notice after receiving a new offer is an exciting time. Whether or not it will come as a shock to your current employer, you may be nervous to let them know. Leaving on good terms is vital to maintaining your professional network and ensuring favourable references down the track. While you can
When you are temping, like any job, there are certain things you need to adhere to and things you shouldn’t do. However it’s worth noting if you are with a good agency (like Plan B Recruitment for example), then you’re already going to have all the information you need and will have an idea of
As a freelancer in the entertainment industry, things can be rather unpredictable. The thing is you’ve still got to work, yet have flexibility. Early on I realised that the hospitality industry wasn’t for me. Not only did it become quickly apparent that I am possibly the world’s worst waitress, but I’m also more of a
As Plan B Recruitment is an agency, you might think it is weird that we are writing this article. Truth be told, honesty is the best policy and it isn’t always a common practice in this industry. Recruitment agencies can be a fantastic way to find great candidates on short notice, or within candidate short
2010 doesn’t seem that long ago. I was in a steady recruitment role of 6.5 years with a well-established organisation… but I knew something was missing. I had climbed every mountain in that role and it was simply time to become part of a larger, riskier and more exciting landscape. Starting a business is like
