Blogs
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What’s It Really Like Being a Recruiter in Australia?
What’s It Really Like Being a Recruiter in Australia? You’re staring out the window in the UK or New Zealand, trying to figure out if swapping the slog for the sunshine is worth the risk. You’re asking: Is the Australian recruitment scene as rewarding as the lifestyle? I’m Andrea Collins at Connecting Recruiters, and with […]
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The Visa Information Recruiters Need to Know to Work in Australia
The dream is clear: you want to leverage your recruitment experience for a better career and lifestyle in Rec to Rec Australia. But how do you legally make that happen? Visa pathways are the non-negotiable step. Getting this wrong can derail your entire career move. I’m Andrea Collins at Connecting Recruiters. With my 20+ years […]
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Kiwi to Aussie: The Single Biggest Hurdle for NZ Recruiters Moving to Australia (and How to Clear It)
If you’re a recruiter in New Zealand right now, I know the reality: the market has been tough, you’re riding the back of a recession, and your billing numbers are down. The biggest hurdle you face when looking to Rec to Rec Australia isn’t finding a job—it’s explaining your recent performance to Australian hiring managers. […]
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If I’m a UK Recruiter, How Do I Get a Visa in Australia?
You’re ready to trade the tough UK market for a high-growth career in Rec to Rec Australia. But before you can land that dream job in Sydney or Melbourne, you need to understand one thing: the visa. With over 20 years of experience successfully placing UK recruiters, we know exactly which visa pathways work best […]
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Rec to Rec Australia: Is Your UK Experience a Competitive Advantage Down Under?
The biggest question we get from UK recruiters is simple: “Do Australian agencies really want what I have to offer?” Let us give you the direct answer: Absolutely, yes. We have over 20 years of industry knowledge and have seen countless UK recruiters thrive here. Your background is not a barrier; it is your superpower […]
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Rec to Rec Australia: Are You a UK Recruiter Ready for the Move Down Under?
You’re an experienced, KPI-driven recruiter, likely feeling the pinch of the UK market. I know what you’re thinking: Is my experience really going to count in Australia? What city is best? And how do I even get the visa? Let us be direct: Your skills are not just transferable—Australian agencies value UK recruiters for the […]
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Rec to Rec Brisbane: Why Kiwi Recruiters Are Flocking to the Olympic City
You’ve heard the talk: the New Zealand market is tight, and your hard-earned business development skills deserve a better return. So, you’re looking to Australia’s East Coast. But should you choose the fast pace of Sydney, the culture of Melbourne, or the massive growth opportunity of Brisbane? Let’s cut right to it. Brisbane is the […]
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Are You a NZ Recruiter Thinking About Moving to Australia? Your Skillset is a Gold Mine Here
Let’s be direct. The market back in New Zealand has been tough, and we know your billing numbers are down. You’re riding the back of a recession, and it’s a hard slog. But here’s the good news: all that work you’ve done building business development skills during a downturn? That’s exactly what makes you a […]
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It is not hard to stand out from the crowd. Don’t be just another recruiter when interacting with clients.
The recruitment industry can provide a very lucrative career, if you are good at it. If you are driven, competitive, love building relationships and have strong resilience, this industry will agree with you. However, our industry is always going through constant change and artificial intelligence is a major disruption to our industry that is coming […]
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Never under estimate the small things
Over the last decade I have witnessed the good, the great and the ugly in the interview room. These tips are so simple, but require just as much thought as your preparation for your verbal responses. Very few think about the importance of body language and how our demeanor can set the tempo for our […]
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The importance of choosing the right culture for you
The importance of choosing a recruitment agency with the right culture for YOU. Culture is something that is very hard to explain, very hard to prove in an interview and is certainly one of the hottest topics of discussion when a candidate has a bad experience. You really need to question in an interview about […]
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