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Woolworths, Bunnings Warehouse, and Westpac might seem like an unusual group to mention together. However, they share a significant trait: […]

I had ‘Fake’ verbal reference the other day – they’re quite rare but not unheard of. The referee confirmed she […]

As employers turn to artificial intelligence (AI) to cut the time and cost of recruitment, they run the risk of […]

A rare office management opportunity is currently available with this award-winning residential construction company in Melbourne’s Inner East Hawthorn/Kew/Richmond Area […]

One of the most important parts about finding a job is having confidence in your strengths. This podcast gives you […]

It’s the little things that get noticed. When you’re up against a lot of competition for a role, it’s important […]

Early in your career, it’s hard to get the exact role you are after in the corporate world. You will […]

During the lockdowns (and still to this day I became a little bit ‘bingey’ with real-life crime-based YouTube Channels, most […]

Our Client is one of the most progressive and reputable aged care home providers, offering more than 50 elegant, well-located […]

Permanent work isn’t always possible for everyone. Whether it is due to Visa restrictions, personal limitations or simply a short […]

Unfathomably, Australia’s unemployment rate has sunk to 3.5%. Even harder to believe is that it will soon sink lower – perhaps […]

The insistence of some bosses to keep employees coming into the office even when they are technically permitted to work from […]

The waiter who used to stack pancakes at your favourite cafe may now be pulling shifts on a building site, […]

I first heard this piece of recruitment wisdom in my rookie years. I was temping at IPA Personnel on Collins […]

This is a brilliant opportunity to be part of a highly-regarded organisation in the field of community health care.  Due […]

This role is a little different! Play an essential part with this widely-known and much-loved Real Estate webtech organisation. You’ll […]

Seize this brilliant opportunity to work for one of Australia’s leading fashion retailers in a unique role that blends HR […]

Anyone who knows me, knows that I love a good analogy. One of my favourite recruitment-based analogies is that preparing […]

When economic downturns hit, the number of jobs decrease, and to make matters worse, the number of applicants increase. Most […]

This is a wonderful role that combines customer service, problem solving and guidance through one of Australia’s best Real Estate […]

We’re hiring! Due to business growth, this progressive Energy Analytics and Optimisation consultancy is in need of a Payments Specialist/Analyst. […]

When John asked me to write a blog post I was stumped. I had not written in a few years […]

Our lives are so packed with things we need to do, it is often hard to find time to work […]

It has been a whirlwind 3 months here at Plan B. We have a new look team, as we welcomed […]

“If there’s a doubt, leave them out.” I first heard this piece of recruitment wisdom back in early 2001. I […]

Starting a new job will always be a little daunting and you never really know what to expect when jumping […]

When I started Plan B in August of 2010, I was simply keen to get to the end of the […]

It’s always a bittersweet day when you say goodbye to a wonderful team-mate that has been instrumental to the growth […]

There are infinite job opportunities when you’re looking for your next career move. While it is often a struggle to […]

How to manage multiple job applications. Job hunting is a difficult process. Between the endless number of job boards and […]

This is a rare opportunity to springboard your recruitment story with one of Melbourne’s favourite boutique agencies. A little about […]

One of our recently-placed Administrators walked out of a management meeting half-way through stating that “It was now her lunch […]

Everyone has times where they find themselves disinterested in their job. Whether it is a lack of direction, repetition or […]

Hard work is necessary to be successful in any job, however there are two versions: working long hours and being […]

Why Your CV is Being Overlooked. As many young graduates prepare to launch their career these coming months, some less […]

I recently came across this great article which summed up the plight of many candidates that we meet who need […]

Christmas time has been and gone, New Year’s celebrations have left us all a little worse for wear. Now, as […]

As we approach the New Year, it is important to reflect on the year that has been and the year […]

Career plans are a great tool that are often undervalued, overlooked and forgotten. No matter what stage you are at […]

Maintaining an active lifestyle in conjunction with your 9 to 5 can be a challenge. Humans were never built to […]

One question we receive frequently from our junior candidates is “how can I become an Executive Assistant?” With little-to-no experience, […]

Monique is one of my earliest mentors in Recruitment. I worked as a Resourcer for her team way back in […]

Temping can sometimes feel like a ‘nowhere’ option, where large companies see contractors as a short-term means to an end. […]

Some people will say it is far too soon to be talking about Christmas. Usually I would agree, however in […]

Business casual has become the new norm in terms of how to dress for a job interview or around the […]

Negotiating your contract is important. There isn’t a person on this earth that has better intentions for yourself than you. […]

The relationship with your recruiter when you are a temp is an important one. They hold the keys as to […]

Handing in your notice after receiving a new offer is an exciting time. Whether or not it will come as […]

When you are temping, like any job, there are certain things you need to adhere to and things you shouldn’t […]

As a freelancer in the entertainment industry, things can be rather unpredictable. The thing is you’ve still got to work, […]

As Plan B Recruitment is an agency, you might think it is weird that we are writing this article. Truth […]

2010 doesn’t seem that long ago. I was in a steady recruitment role of 6.5 years with a well-established organisation… […]

The average employee receives 121 emails per day and sends roughly 40. That is a huge amount of information that […]

When looking for work, there are times where you receive no offers and times where you receive multiple at once. […]

Have you been applying for jobs for a while and not hearing back? Some roles will always receive high volumes […]

Spending 38 hours of the week in an office is a reality most people endure, whether you are passionate about […]

Taking on a temp role can be a great way to get into a new company. You can build your […]

Permanent work isn’t always possible for everyone. Whether it is due to Visa restrictions, personal limitations or simply a short […]

The job market has become increasingly competitive for both candidates and organisations. Companies are having to become more and more […]

The night before starting any new job is always filled with anticipation, excitement and, unfortunately, nerves and anxiety. There are […]

It would be a revelation to none to say that the Internet is how employers are meeting and assessing potential […]

As a recruiter, when you are working on a role with an accounting firm and you open a CV that […]

This is a wonderful opportunity to progress your HR career with one of our favourite clients. Based in Melbourne’s leafy […]

You’ve probably heard the general points made about your Resume. Are there spelling mistakes? Is the grammar questionable? Is it […]

A month into a new year, it’s only natural to reflect upon where we’ve been and where we’re going. For […]

Some people tell stories of how they are in their dream job and that every morning they wake up excited […]

Planning and preparing for a job interview has many advantages, the key one being that you’re more likely to ace […]

I’m excited about the year ahead & have set goals for Plan B higher standards of service quality to both […]

This is our first video! Please excuse the shaky nature, I’m getting a tripod for Christmas 🙂

This is a great article by Brian Walker, a global HR executive based in New York. It’s an informative piece […]

What’s worse – the fear of long term unemployment, or the fear of expectation & responsibility that comes with a […]

Everyone wants to be liked, and whilst popularity amongst peers might seem more fitting when describing a school yard, we […]

Different working holiday makers divide their work and holiday differently. Some travel the country, picking up jobs on their way […]

My friend from university had been considering getting a Working Holiday visa and coming to meet me down under, but […]

My first days in Melbourne were indescribably exciting: an adventurous glimpse into my new life. Life admin tasks like opening […]

Short-term temp assignments (1-2 weeks) are often great for getting some cash-flow in quickly. They are similar to merchant fishing […]

After a brilliant first month of frolicking and exploring what seemed a significant portion of Australia’s stunning east coast (actually […]

When I visited Melbourne in 2013 with my partner, his brother joined us. He was on a Working Holiday Visa, […]

I’m Melanie, and as John mentioned in his introduction, I’m currently living and working in Melbourne on a Working Holiday […]

Within social and business media circles in the recruitment world, we often hear what consultants are doing as consultants, but […]

I have written previously about the benefits of volunteering. Not just in terms of doing a good thing for those […]

  When I was young (circa the Warwick Capper Era), our school careers advisors would talk about applying for work […]

I’ve always been intrigued by people who leave employment security and stability to follow a new path. The people that […]

I was speaking to my accountant recently who was boasting about his unwavering work ethic. The drive and sacrifices it […]

A few weeks ago I received an application for an HR role from a candidate who looked good to begin […]

The job hunt often begins enthusiastically. Your first online search yields a long list of results and it’s difficult to […]

I recently went to one of our clients to do an outplacement talk to team of high-performing customer service-based staff […]

It’s one of the most frustrating things you can hear as a job hunter, and something that can leave you […]

In a time where Recruiters need to prove their worth more than ever, it astounds me as to what practices […]

Whilst any day is a good day to make a change or a resolution, there is always a flurry of […]

We are attainment machines – always working towards something. Sometimes though, without noticing it, our process becomes our destination. Recently, […]

The Challenge: I will meditate every single day for at least ten minutes. Doesn’t sound like much does it? But […]

You’ve just applied for a job online, which is being handled through an agency. The job looks good, but you […]

We had a birthday over here at Plan B this week! Happy birthday to John who turned a wonderful 32 […]

One can’t overstate the fact that we Melbournians are quite particular about our coffee.  When you break it down, it’s the […]

Morning Gloryville, the pre-work dance party! Yep, you read that correctly. Maybe a 6:15am Cycle class is your calling or […]

There has been quite a bit of movement over here at the Plan B offices – welcoming our new website, […]

In this day and age, recruitment can be a tough gig. There are the big players, the smaller boutique and […]

Positive attitude | Here are some very simple, easy to follow tips to use to get you the job you […]

To handle the process of recruiting yourself or outsource to a recruitment specialist? That is the question. There are arguments […]

It takes guts to say goodbye to your well-established career so you can take a punt at a completely foreign […]

Referrals trump any other way of recruitment in our book! Think about how you find your candidates these days… how […]

Many organisations believe that temporary staff are just that. And in many situations, they are. That is what they are […]

“Temps”, also known as freelancers, consultants and contractors are hired by companies when they need short-term workers. Or “temps” may […]

Take another look. Think about what many people are looking for a in a job these days… more and more […]

Having a tertiary education or equivalent higher education was once like currency, an easy foot in the door to the […]

We’re a fast-growing boutique recruitment agency specialising in temporary, contract and permanent office support placements. Based on the simple premise […]