Premium Consulting placed me in a role which I was perfectly suited to and they never wasted my valuable time in the recruitment process. They are a stand out recruitment company in every aspect of their business. Their expertise and communication far surpasses the majority of other recruitment companies which I have dealt with. If communication and an experienced understanding of your career needs is your criteria then I cannot speak highly enough about my experience with Premium Consulting. Thank you, Frank Miletic I met with Julie Parsons from Premium Consulting after applying for a position advertised on-line.I had already "registered" with 2 recruitment agencies with no result after 3 months of chasing them reguarly for updates on any prospects.Julie Parsons met with me and was both professional and personal regarding our desire to find me a new career.Within 1 week of our discussion I have a new career underway.I have no hesitation in recommending Premium Consulting to individuals or companies for assistance in career placement or staff recruitment. Brad Kelly. Working With Julie and the Premium Consulting staff has been easy, comfortable and personalised in every way. Rather than being treated as just another candidate, a focus and motivation is invested into finding the best possible position and ensuring it will be seamless transition into a new workplace. I would highly recommend Premium Consulting to any prospective candidates because the personal touch and complete professionalism is something you won't find anywhere else. Thank you, Michael Duggan. http://www.premiumconsulting.com.au/newsitem.asp?ID=217 23/06/2010 02:01:18 “I have been fortunate to work with Premium Consulting from both perspectives – candidate and employer. The professionalism, thoroughness and quality feedback has allowed our business to engage staff suitable to the roles advertised. After analyzing the time taken to advertise, pre interview and reference check candidates the value for money is certainly a more than viable option compared with internal recruitment processes. I would strongly recommend Premium Consulting to other businesses.” John Morrissey, Operations Manager, Brisbane Markets. http://www.premiumconsulting.com.au/newsitem.asp?ID=208 29/03/2010 03:49:33 Growing at an amazing rate and attracting a wide range of users, there's no denying the strength of online social networks today. The potential to reach incredibly large groups of people beyond close friends and colleagues is certainly increasing in appeal to individuals seeking new career opportunities. However, just like any job search method, you have to know what you want to accomplish before you begin. One of the traps many of us fall into when we're starting a job search is that we tend to jump into it with a ready-aim-fire behavior before being really ready. By doing that, one of the first things we blow is the chance of making a good first impression. You've got to have a strategy in balance with what the data tells you; the data is networking. http://www.premiumconsulting.com.au/newsitem.asp?ID=200 21/01/2010 05:42:29 Employers around the world are indicating an uptick in hiring in the new year. However, some regions — such as Asia Pacific — are projecting a healthier outlook than other regions, such as the US. Hiring in the Asia Pacific region will likely return to pre-recession levels at the start of 2010. In year-over-year comparisons, employers from 19 of the 35 countries and territories surveyed said they expect stronger hiring activity during the first three months of this year compared to the first quarter of 2009. Employers in the US are more confident than they were just three months ago about employment prospects. At the same time, recruiters anticipate a promising rebound in 2010. Executive recruiters said they expect a 15 percent increase in assignments in 2010. The industries those recruiters project the greatest opportunities for executives in 2010 are healthcare; clean/green technology; energy/utilities; life science; and high-tech. http://www.premiumconsulting.com.au/newsitem.asp?ID=190 22/12/2009 01:42:54 • Make a confident entrance - carry yourself upright and proudly. •Initiate the handshake where possible. • Be conscious of your posture, sit upright. • Hold your head up high. • Have a positive attitude and speak using powerful and positive words. • Make and maintain eye contact during the interview. • Smile where appropriate. • Use silence frequently; take time to gather your responses. • Talk in a calm manner. • Avoid fidgeting and excessive arm and hand gestures for example biting the lip, finger or feet tapping or folding arms. http://www.premiumconsulting.com.au/newsitem.asp?ID=181 02/12/2009 02:09:36 Flexible work practices can deliver benefits to both employers and employees. They can lead to greater job satisfaction and help attract and retain skilled and valuable staff. Flexibility in the workplace may also improve productivity and efficiency by helping maintain a motivated workforce with reduced staff turnover and absenteeism. http://www.premiumconsulting.com.au/newsitem.asp?ID=167 09/11/2009 02:39:24 The traditional resume has worked well in the past. It worked well for the technology that we had to work with. It worked well when resumes were mailed out to companies or faxed to managers (how many people remember faxing resumes???). However, over the past few years people have been flocking to use various social networks as part of their professional lives. As people get more comfortable sharing their work history online, engaging with each other online and as this becomes more engrained in the corporate culture this will lead to the passing of the traditional resume. http://www.premiumconsulting.com.au/newsitem.asp?ID=154 14/10/2009 23:17:21 The phone interview is a normal part of the recruitment process and mastering it is critcial in any job market. Here are some tips for your next phone interview; • Remain as relaxed as you can. • Have your resume, the job ad and your application in front of you, if possible. • If the call occurs when you are in a location with no privacy, try to reschedule the interview to a mutually convenient time. • Ensure there is no background noise. It is fine to ask if they can wait a moment while you move into a quieter room to ensure that you won’t become distracted. • For some people, standing up and walking around when speaking creates more energy and enthusiasm. This is then portrayed in their voice. • The interviewer will guide the agenda, so be sure to listen to their questions and answer honestly. MAKE EVERY WORD COUNT! http://www.premiumconsulting.com.au/newsitem.asp?ID=150 06/10/2009 04:47:21 Q. What are the most important job search tools? It is important to prepare a full collection of top-notch tools. Call this the "Job Seeker's Tool Kit," and it can be thought of as a portfolio of self-marketing documents. The idea is to use the right tool, at the right time, with the right person, for the right purpose. Candidates need to stop relying exclusively on their resume. Other vital tools include; • The professional biography • Target company list • Testimonials sheet • Professional references list • Networking agenda • Accomplishment stories • Positioning statement Using all these tools "synergistically" takes some education and practice, but once the approach is mastered, it can generate exceptional results. http://www.premiumconsulting.com.au/newsitem.asp?ID=149 06/10/2009 04:36:44 It is a good idea to open and check your attached documents before you send them in, as we often receive the wrong documents from candidates. http://www.premiumconsulting.com.au/newsitem.asp?ID=144 16/09/2009 03:24:56 For job seekers, self reflection is a valuable career tool that is often overlooked. If you have a clear idea of your values, key skills and personal characteristics you are ahead of the pack. Being able to articulate these areas in interviews assists in answering that inevitable interview question "What are your strengths?" or "Why should we hire you?" http://www.premiumconsulting.com.au/newsitem.asp?ID=143 10/09/2009 03:21:05 Gary has been instrumental in my securing a challenging role in New Zealand. Gary worked very closely with Bernie Lyons, a NPA colleague in Christchurch, to achieve a terrific result for my family and I. He is a true professional, and one who is genuinely interested in the people he deals with - a trait this is all too rare in this day and age. I cannot recommend Gary highly enough - nor his choice of networking colleagues. To both gentlemen I say "Thank you!!". July 2, 2009 http://www.premiumconsulting.com.au/newsitem.asp?ID=136 18/08/2009 01:11:08 I first came into contact with Premium Consulting when I applied for the role of Mechanical Engineer at a leading manufacturing company in Brisbane, as advertised through themselves. At the time I was living and working in the UK and during the application process I found Premium Consulting to be both professional and helpful at all stages, even arranging and setting up ‘video interviews’. On arrival in Brisbane an on-site meet and greet & interview was arranged and after been offered the role their service didn’t end there as they also gave help and advice with regards to various relocation matters. I would strongly recommend Premium Consulting to anyone who is serious about progressing their career as they offer a first rate service.’ http://www.premiumconsulting.com.au/newsitem.asp?ID=135 18/08/2009 00:54:37 Does your Resume or CV do you justice? It should: * Properly focus on your career direction? * Highlight your strengths? * Include quantitative achievements? * Include correct keywords? * Negate potentially detrimental factors? Your resume or CV is generally your first, and usually the only, chance to make an impression. If you are not getting invitations to interviews it may be time to have a good look at why this might be happening. We know that it can be a daunting task to write about yourself - the reality is that there are not many people who can write their own resume properly, even if they have good writing skills. The points listed above are just some of the very important considerations to take into account when developing effective job search documents. If you want an independent opinion, send your existing resume or CV to us, we can refer you to a consultant who can make a difference. http://www.premiumconsulting.com.au/newsitem.asp?ID=122 10/06/2009 02:33:15 Our friendly office located in Spring Hill (City Fringe) has up to 3 offices available for rent. We can offer the following services: Receptionist, Book-keeping and Secretarial depending on your requirements. Fully functional office phones/fax/internet also available. We are negotiable on office space, services and terms recquired. A car park is also available at an extra cost. For more information please contact our Office Manager, Cara McFarlane : 07 3831 6688. http://www.premiumconsulting.com.au/newsitem.asp?ID=117 20/05/2009 02:11:54