genesis IT Recruitment

16/09/2021

Being in the recruitment industry for over 20 years, the landscape has changed over time. One of the best tools for us and career focussed individuals is to have a professional LinkedIn Profile.

Follow our simple tips to build a standout LinkedIn Profile 🤩

Put in the time to make it clear and consistent
✅ Get a custom URL
✅ Choose a professional photo
✅ Write a headline that is catchy
✅ Use your target job descriptions to your advantage
✅ Don’t waste the summary space, use this section to sell expertise and knowledge
✅ Be warm and welcoming
✅ Make sure your CV matches your LinkedIn profile
✅ Check for typos

13/09/2021

As recruitment specialists, genesis IT consultants see a lot of CVs 🤗
In fact, when we are advertising for a new role we can find ourselves trawling through hundreds of CVs a day. This means that when it comes to crafting the perfect CV, we know what we’re talking about 👍🤩

A good CV should always include some basic personal information; think name, contact details and education (put this at the top of your CV) as well as career history.

For each role, list the company (including the industry and a line about who they are and what they do), job title, the time frame that you held the position, your key responsibilities and big achievements as well as the technology that you worked with 💻

Check out our latest blog for the full article on 'The ultimate CV dos and don’ts.'

It pains us to admit this, but as a profession, a recruitment consultant doesn’t always have the best reputation.

09/09/2021

They say a conversation can change a life. With more and more Australian's suffering with mental health challenges there is no time like the present to start a conversation with a friend, colleague, even yourself 🤝

Today is R U OK day - which is set out to inspire and empower everyone to meaningfully connect with the people around them and start a conversation with those in their world who may be struggling with life 👈

You don't need to be an expert to reach out - just a good friend and a great listener.

Use these four steps and have a conversation that could change a life:

1. Ask R U OK?
2. Listen
3. Encourage action
4. Check in

Click below to find out more on how you can help:
https://www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask

R U OK? is a su***de prevention charity encouraging Australians to start life-changing conversations, when they're needed most. Four simple steps guide you to ask "Are you OK?", and help someone in need safely and comfortably. A conversation can change a life.

06/09/2021

Are you ready to take the next step in your career?

You might like more responsibility or want to diversify your experience. Or perhaps you want to improve your salary or work-life balance 🤔

To hit these goals on your job search, you must focus on a winning job search strategy.

Here’s our TOP TIPS when hunting for your next role:

✔️ Reflect on where you see yourself in five years’ time?

✔️ Think about what software skills you need to improve to reach your goal?

✔️ Define what salary you are realistically looking for? Is this align with the current market?

✔️ Update your resume and LinkedIn profile so it is easy to read and your experience is clearly defined. Always triple check for typos.

✔️ Partner with a Recruitment consultant and let them do the hard work for you. A recruitment who specialise in your industry will support you in securing your dream job. They have the inside knowledge and contacts.

If you want to know more about what we can do for you head to https://genesisit.com.au/

02/09/2021

Australia’s technology skills shortage has been exacerbated by the Covid pandemic and employers need to step up their game if they want to recruit the best people, suggests Slack‘s Executive Leader of Future Forum, Brian Elliott 🙌

According to Elliott, flexibility, connection and inclusion are the core elements required for a company to thrive, and are important for both employers and employees. An emphasis on inclusion, for example, ensures equal opportunity for employees, which in turn positions employers to attract and retain the best people 🤩

Read the full article here:

Australia’s technology skills shortage has been exacerbated by the Covid pandemic and employers need to step up their game if they want to recruit the best people, suggestsSlack’s Executive Leader of Future Forum, Brian Elliott.

29/08/2021

An exciting employee value proposition (EVP), can help a business draw the attention of top talent which is imperative in the current market where some candidates have up to 4 other offers on the table.

So what is a EVP? 🤔
It is a clear and consistent message about the experience of working at your business and highlights the unique aspects you offer that attract, engage and retain staff.

Our top tips for defining your EVP are:
✔️Run anonymous surveys and one-on-one interviews with current employees to find out what’s important to them, what engages them and why they remain with your organisation.

✔️Collate the answers and pull out the unique selling points, write these in engaging and clear language. It should highlight what’s most important to your employees and why they stay. This is your EVP.

✔️Once you’ve defined your EVP, you can creatively bring it to life on your website, social media platforms and anything that potential employees will see.

25/08/2021

To coincide with Women’s Equality Day, this week we explored the underrepresentation of women in tech and how you and us can support them and why it matters! 🧑‍💻

Only 28% of the Australian IT workforce is female, only 1 in 4 IT graduates are female and there’s a persistent gender pay gap of 19% in the Information Media and Telecommunications industry*.

Why does this matter? Because diversity is the key to better results. Having men and women, and people from different backgrounds and cultures working in tech and around innovation is essential to building the best product and growing a company.

Women will give you a wider talent pool, different perspectives and approaches that come from different life experiences and women support an enhanced collaboration with their communication style and their natural adaptability.

Click below to read the full article that explains what you can do to address the gender imbalance in IT and help attract female talent to your organisation today?📲🤩
http://ow.ly/6QeW50FT7ZB

It pains us to admit this, but as a profession, a recruitment consultant doesn’t always have the best reputation.

23/08/2021

Are you looking to fill a specific skills gap on a project basis? Hiring another employee can make all the difference to the project and your team.

However, deciding if your needs are better suited to a contractor or permanent hire can be a hard decision to make but that’s where us a recruitment agency with over 20 years experience can support you on your decision.

Firstly, consider your budget, explore your timeline and deadline dates and what are the exact skills are you looking for?

We provide contract resources across Project and Program Management, Change & Transformation, Business Analysis, testing/QA, Architecture and so much more.

Any questions? Email us at [email protected]

17/08/2021

There’s so much information available online to help job candidates prepare answers to common questions employers ask in job interviews, but not much for employers who want to learn how to answer questions from candidates 🤩

Why is this important? The answers you provide shapes how they feel about the job on offer and your business and when the market is as busy as it is, it’s imperative to treat the job interview as a two-way conversation. After all, you are selling the candidate the role as much as they are selling you their suitability.

So, what are common interview questions job candidates ask?

1. How would you describe your management style?
2. How would you describe the organisational culture?
3. Is this role new? If not, how has it evolved over time?
4. How do you support the learning and development of your staff?
5. How does the team fit into the overall structure of the organisation?
6. What does success look like in this role and in this team?
7. What are the main challenges your organisation is currently facing and how are you responding?

So, in preparation before interviewing, think about these questions and how you will answer them in a positive way and secure your dream candidate.

11/08/2021

In today’s highly competitive environment the reasons for using an effective recruitment consultancy are very strong. Selecting the right recruitment professional means you will receive timely, cost effective and innovative recruitment service using proven methods to add value to your workforce. The perfect solution to combatting the IT talent shortage in Australia.

We have 20 years of experience of supporting clients, if you want to know how we can help you just drop us an email at [email protected]

If you still need convincing and want to know how you can trust a recruitment consultant, check out our blog:

It pains us to admit this, but as a profession, a recruitment consultant doesn’t always have the best reputation.

03/08/2021

Staff engagement is high on the agenda for many businesses thanks to our ever-changing world of work.

With the current lockdown in Sydney and beyond it’s hard to know how to engage staff when they are working remotely.

Our top tips are:
1. Let workers control their schedules
2. Work on building an active employee community
3. Facilitate virtual company-wide meetings
4. Invest in professional development
5. Keep remote employees engaged with recognition

Why keep staff engaged?
Various studies have shown that an engaged workforce is more likely to be retained, will be more productive and innovative, and is willing to go the extra mile. Together, this impacts positively on an organisation’s bottom line.

29/07/2021

With the current talent shortage in IT, it’s not surprising that many businesses are offering counter offers to staff who have handed in their resignation.

As enticing as counter offers may appear to be, it’s important to keep a clear head and consider all the options available.

Most importantly, you need to remember why you wanted a change in the first place and why you have applied for, interviewed for and accepted another job that meets your criteria.

We encourage you to reflect on the reasons you looked for a new role initially and speak with your recruitment consultant before making a quick decision. Ask your recruitment consultant for support in making this decision.

You must also be aware that if you do take the counter offer, you may have to work extremely hard to win back your employer's trust. Most people who accept a counter offer still end up leaving within 12 months as the reason they wanted a change still stands.

Need advice talk to us at genesis IT at [email protected]