The pandemic created a number of hurdles for work and work culture. Providing infrastructure to support remote work was the obvious first challenge, however remote working isn’t just a technological problem. Creating and maintaining company culture, despite the distance, was the bigger problem. If you’re not...
Monica Clare Recruitment is excited to welcome Mel Evans to the team. Mel joins the team as Senior Recruitment Consultant, bringing with her over 14 years’ recruitment experience with a focus on construction, manufacturing and engineering. Mel’s recruitment experience spans the east coast of Australia, with...
January – the time of year known for healthier starts, new resolutions and goal setting. Lucky for you, it also happens to be the best time of year to look for a job. Why is January the best time of year to look for a job? Simply,...
You’re moving to Newcastle, NSW but you’re not familiar with the area, where do you start? Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly suburb with nearby schools or would prefer a spot with night-out options, there’s a Newcastle nook for you. Get to know Newcastle, NSW through...
Contemplating a move to Newcastle or the Hunter? The time is now. There is an abundance of job opportunities in Newcastle, NSW spanning blue-collar and white-collar. Industry opportunities in Newcastle, NSW If you’ve decided to make a lifestyle change based on the many reasons to live and...
The epicentre of the Hunter and just two hours outside of Sydney, Newcastle offers coastal living without the congestion of a capital city. We’ve tapped into our local knowledge and collated some compelling reasons to live and work in Newcastle, NSW. Let’s start with the obvious: 1....
Monica Clare Recruitment is excited to welcome Jessica Collinson to the team. Jessica joins the team as Recruitment Consultant, bringing with her over five years’ local recruitment experience and an exceptional network. Jessica has spent the last three years placing high-volume, high-turnover roles on a dual...
‘Chat with a consultant’ is a blog series where we hear from the recruitment experts at Monica Clare Recruitment. At Monica Clare Recruitment, we attract people from all walks of life. Those with years of specialised recruitment experience, as well as the bright-eyed and bushy-tailed trying...
This year, we’ve been talking a lot about unemployment. But in our office, we’d argue underemployment should be the topic of conversation. What is underemployment? For ABS’ purposes, underemployment is a blanket term for those who: would like to work more hours than they currently work. have...
Employee reference checks can be the linchpin in the hiring process. The perfect candidate you just interviewed could turn into a unicorn, or the veil could be lifted entirely. It all depends on what their referees have to say. But, there’s more to reference checking than...