How job interviews have changed since the 90’s
From interrogation of skills to getting the right culture fit. The way company’s conduct interviews have changed rapidly over the last 20 odd years. We’ve noticed a general shift away from formal interrogative style interviews to casual, conversational based meetings that are more about demonstrating personality and getting the right culture fit for both parties. […]
6 interview mistakes that could cost you great candidates
It’s no secret that good people are hard to come by. High caliber candidates will always be in demand. This results in every Hiring Managers nightmare – multiple offers! Henceforth it’s essential that companies portray a positive image that will entice candidates and get them excited about working within your organisation! First, let’s establish the […]
How we’re shaking up the recruitment game
At Method Recruitment we pride ourselves from standing out from the crowd, having a unique and genuine method. This is how we’re shaking up the recruitment game and just, straight up, doing things differently. 1. Finding long-term career solutions, not just band aids. We offer development road maps to help you find your ‘dream job’ […]
What’s so Good About an Open Plan Workplace?
Open place workplaces and quirky-café-style-bring-your-own-laptop-dog friendly-shared office spaces are popping up all over Melbourne. So, what’s all the fuss about? Lots of larger firms have been using open floor plan offices for years, and many smaller companies are incorporating it into their design from the start – all to maximise resources and promote a better […]
The Best Locations For Job Interviews or External Meetings
There are a number of benefits for coffee shop and café style interviews. They are convenient, casual and set an informal tone for the interview – putting both parties at ease and making it much easier to gauge the personality of the candidate and seeing whether they’re the right culture fit for the company. So, […]
Understanding the Melbourne IT scene - my first 42 meet-ups
By Kate Illsley – Senior Consultant – Development Specialist Last year in 2017, I had the opportunity to attend 42 events in the Melbourne tech and startup community. Below are 42 pearls of wisdom I’ve taken from listening to industry leaders. 1.The best Agile teams share the responsibility of leadership ~ Brett Wakeman, Iteration Manager 2. […]
Trial of the Christmas Party
The court of public opinion is now in session. On trial is the notorious Christmas party, which is seasonally subjected too much debate about its place in Australia’s modern business climate. Its defendant is director Ben Brown, a staunch supporter of festive drinks and its role for celebrating a successful year. Greg Kouwiloyan, as the […]
Melbourne IT Hackathons
If you’re looking for entry into the I.T sector in Melbourne and need to bolster your resume, attending Hackathons and I.T meetups are a great starting point. Today we sat down with our recruiter Kate Illsley who specialises in Microsoft Development and User Experience (UX), to find out a little more about how developers can […]
How to Prepare for a Job Interview
with Anya Loukina As recruiters we are constantly interviewing with candidates to learn more about them – their role, their experience, their career goals and dreams. Presenting well in an interview, articulating accurately your experience and forming a good rapport with your interviewer can have a big influence on whether or not you get the […]
Culture Vulture
Four ways to optimise your team environment Nowadays the word CULTURE is as loose as Gandalf’s baggy wizard frock. Every Tom, Dick and Harry is priding themselves on what a fantastic work culture they have implemented but the one thing that people overlook is that everyone views culture differently. The parents of the office may […]