JOIN US FOR AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST MORNING TEA

We are excited to have many of our clients, suppliers and work colleagues join us this year for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea to raise money for the Cancer Council.

It’s a great cause and a fabulous chance for all of us to get together to raise money.  1 in 2 Australians will be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85. We can make a real difference by raising money which will help fund the Cancer Council’s vital research, prevention and support service programs.

 

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Taking on a temporary or contract role has become a rewarding career move for many people. It can open new doors with companies that are currently not hiring for permanent people,  expand your experience , provide greater work flexibility and new opportunities.

We value the effort and hard work of our temporary and contract employees working with our clients. They are unique in that temporary and contact employees need to be highly reliable, resilient and flexible. They also adjust and adopt quickly to varying work environments, changing  management and teams, technology and process.

We are very excited to share with you the special qualities of our contract and temporary  employees who are helping companies grow. It can be a thankless task at times so each month we look forward  to recognising and rewarding their achievements  and sharing insights with you. Continue reading →

We are excited to introduce 2 new team members to the Astrum business to support our Management Recruitment team. Our clients are coming to us for targeted search, talent management strategies and senior management/executive recruitment needs so we have further enhanced the expertise within our team. We are seeing an increased need for strategic, performance focused management personnel to implement transformation projects, develop growth strategies and drive innovative business solutions and outcomes.  Continue reading →

We have already started to see changes in our job market. The way in which organisations hire talent and job seekers look for their next career move is creating new opportunities and challenges. Continue reading →

8th March is International Women’s Day which is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity.

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Happy New Year from the Astrum team. We are excited about 2017 and the opportunity for us to find new ways to create a positive and successful journey for job seekers and our clients seeking new talent.

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Astrum is expanding its service capability in permanent recruitment and temporary staff services with a dedicated office support division.

Nancy Marano joined the Astrum team in October as an experienced Recruitment Consultant specialising in office support, contact centre and white collar positions.

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Throughout the year, Astrum Recruitment supports Industry Associations and related events in the Building Services sector.  Earlier this month, Astrum attended the inaugural Fire Protection Industry Awards Gala black tie event at Doltone House, Sydney.

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Over the past 12 months, Astrum has embarked on an inspiring journey to further enhance and energise our brand, our capability and service delivery to clients and candidates.

Our passion to continually deliver high quality talent matched to our client’s needs and innovative sourcing strategies  has developed into an exciting team project. I’m looking forward to keeping you updated on our progress and to share with you ‘What’s New at Astrum‘ on a regular basis.

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To thank you for referring a friend, colleague or family member to us we will reward you with a $200 Red Balloon voucher  for any referred candidate who has been placed into a temporary or permanent job by our team.*

If you know of anyone that is looking for work, finishing a temporary assignment or about to finish a contract role, please refer their details to us. We will contact all referred candidates to better understand what they are looking for in their next job role.

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The Astrum team is expanding its capability in the sourcing and recruitment of talent for the Technical, Engineering  and Building Services sector.

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Astrum has invested in new technology for automated online video interviewing and screening of candidates. We are excited about introducing this new process and capability to our clients and job seekers. We believe it will further enhance the speed of our service delivery and range of quality candidates for a role.

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Writing a successful CV can be the key to securing your next great job.  How do you capture the interest of an employer,  hiring manager or recruiter when you apply for a job ?  Writing a successful CV can be the key to securing  your next great job opportunity.

Keep It Brief and Concise

Be mindful that the person reading your CV is also reading countless others for any one particular role. The reader will want to see all the relevant details quickly and easily. Keep your CV to a maximum of two or three pages. Include your contact details, education and qualifications, work history and experience, relevant skills related to the job your applying for, own interests, achievements or personal interests and referees.

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Astrum recognised as one of Australia’s most socially engaged boutique recruitment companies.

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Astrum and the team are very pleased to introduce our vibrant new Website.

We have invested in new technology and a revamp of our existing website to bring a new, fresh experience to our clients and candidates. Fully optimised for mobile technology, our new website allows candidates to search and apply for jobs, refer friends, catch up on news items and stay in touch with the Astrum team.

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We know that jobs growth is under pressure. Whilst some sectors are experiencing a downturn, others are steadily increasing.   Amongst other factors, the challenging economic climate, and uncertainly around political stability are contributing towards a significant shift in the type of jobs becoming  available.

The Bureau of Statistics labour force update provides an insight into the kind of jobs being created under the mantra of “growth and jobs”.

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We are all about people. Having an in depth understanding of our clients and candidates equally well is a core focus of our business. Our aim is to create a successful and stress free journey for all parties involved in the complex journey of securing the right talent and career move.

The cost of hiring the wrong people can be time consuming, costly and detrimental to achieving results for any organisation, large or small. Candidates equally expect that the role they are taking in is a good fit for them, their experience and career path without any hidden surprises. To get up close and personal with the job roles we fill, the Astrum team are spending a day in the life of their clients’ employees to fully understand  the complexity of a job role.

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