Hesitation Carries Risk
13 April 2026
In uncertain environments, hesitation can appear prudent. In recruitment, it often leads to missed opportunities. Delays can result in losing strong candidates, internal misalignment and restarting processes. High performing organisations are not rushing decisions, but they are making them with confidence and clarity. “From a recruitment perspective, delays can have a real impact. High quality… View Article
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Candidate Priorities Are Shifting
9 April 2026
Candidates are approaching decisions with greater consideration. There is increased focus on stability, leadership and organisational direction. Decision timeframes are extending and expectations are higher. Remuneration alone is no longer enough to influence decisions. Confidence in leadership and clarity of role purpose are now key factors. “Candidates aren’t just choosing roles anymore, they’re choosing an… View Article
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Waiting for Market Certainty Is Not a Hiring Strategy
8 April 2026
Market certainty, will we ever have that again. The reality is, that moment of certainty rarely arrives. The businesses that consistently secure top talent are the ones that keep moving with clarity and purpose, even when conditions feel uncertain. ‘In my experience, the biggest hiring mistake organisations make is waiting for the market to… View Article
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Uncertainty Is Not Stopping Hiring, It Is Changing It
8 April 2026
In tighter market conditions, hiring does not stop. It becomes more deliberate. We are seeing longer decision cycles, increased scrutiny on headcount and higher expectations on capability. Critical roles are still being filled, however the focus has shifted. Organisations are prioritising impact over volume, choosing fewer hires with stronger alignment to business outcomes. In uncertain… View Article
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Reactive hiring is expensive. Strategic hiring is predictable.
8 April 2026
By Justine Eden, Director, Eden Ritchie Recruitment The organisations that consistently perform well don’t scramble when someone resigns. They: • Track capability gaps early • Monitor attrition trends • Build talent pipelines before vacancies arise • Align recruitment to strategy When workforce planning is disciplined, recruitment becomes measured, not reactive. That’s where strong partnerships… View Article
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Reference checks are one of the most underused risk tools in hiring
31 March 2026
By Andrew Hecker, Senior Recruitment Consultant, Eden Ritchie Recruitment When done properly, they validate behaviour, not just employment dates. Strong referencing explores: • How someone leads under pressure • How they influence teams • How they handle accountability In regulated and high-scrutiny environments, skipping depth here creates unnecessary exposure. Governance doesn’t stop at interview…. View Article
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The job description is evolving faster than the person in it
27 March 2026
By Linda Parker, General Manager – Selection Panel and HR Consulting Services, Eden Ritchie Recruitment Skills are shifting. Systems are changing. Stakeholder expectations are increasing. The professionals who stand out now demonstrate: • Learning agility • Comfort with ambiguity • Cross-functional thinking • Influence beyond title Hiring for adaptability builds resilience. Hiring only for… View Article
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Technical skill without commercial awareness is becoming a risk
24 March 2026
By Kim Ritchie, Director, Eden Ritchie Recruitment Across infrastructure and complex programs, commercial acumen is no longer optional. Leaders are now expected to understand: • Contracts • Financial exposure • Risk allocation • Negotiation strategy Delivery environments are increasingly scrutinised. Strong technical knowledge must now sit alongside commercial discipline. “In my experience recruiting Program… View Article
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Candidates read the room – literally
20 March 2026
By Andrew Hecker, Senior Recruitment Consultant, Eden Ritchie Recruitment Interview panels send signals. Are the questions aligned? Is the panel prepared? Are timelines clear? Disjointed interviews suggest internal misalignment. Structured, confident panels signal strong leadership. The hiring process is often the first live demonstration of your culture. Candidates are paying attention. “An interview panel… View Article
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Senior hires don’t just fill gaps – they shift direction
19 March 2026
By Justine Eden, Director, Eden Ritchie Recruitment At executive level, recruitment is less about capability and more about risk. Decision-making style. Cultural influence. Stakeholder maturity. Resilience under pressure. Technical skill alone isn’t enough. A misaligned senior appointment impacts governance, delivery and culture quickly – and visibly. Executive hiring requires depth, not speed. “Someone once… View Article
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Retention problems rarely start on resignation day
12 March 2026
By Linda Parker, General Manager – Selection Panel and HR Consulting Services, Eden Ritchie Recruitment They usually begin much earlier, sometimes during recruitment. If the role isn’t clearly scoped, if career pathways aren’t discussed, or if expectations are oversold, disengagement builds quietly. The strongest hiring outcomes happen when organisations are upfront about what the… View Article
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Your next hire might already be sitting in your organisation
12 March 2026
By Andrew Hecker, Senior Recruitment Consultant, Eden Ritchie Recruitment We often see businesses look externally before mapping internal capability. When internal mobility is structured and visible: Institutional knowledge stays Recruitment costs reduce Engagement improves High performers don’t necessarily want to leave. They want growth. Organisations that create pathways before attrition occurs build resilience from… View Article
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If your contractor leaves at the end of every contract, it’s rarely about the rate.
10 March 2026
By Angela Anderson, Senior Recruitment Consultant, Eden Ritchie Recruitment Yes, pay matters. But it’s not the deciding factor most of the time. What keeps high-performing contractors engaged is: A clearly defined scope Decisive leadership Early conversations about extensions Respectful onboarding and communication Uncertainty is what drives exits. When expectations are clear and leaders… View Article
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The best contractors aren’t “in between roles” anymore. They’re choosing it.
3 March 2026
We’re seeing a clear shift. Experienced professionals are opting for contract careers – not because they have to, but because they want the exposure, flexibility and impact that comes with it. Transformation programs, infrastructure delivery, digital uplift – contractors are often at the centre of it. The organisations that still treat contractors as temporary support… View Article
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Recruitment Decisions Shape the Year Ahead
27 February 2026
By Kim Ritchie, Director, Eden Ritchie Recruitment The people you hire now influence delivery, culture and outcomes long into the future. In an evolving market, intentional hiring matters more than ever. Leaders should be asking not just who can do the job today, but who will strengthen the organisation for where it is heading. … View Article
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Technology Supports Recruitment – But People Still Make the Difference
26 February 2026
AI, analytics and automation are transforming recruitment efficiency. But they don’t replace judgement, context or human understanding. The best outcomes come when technology supports decision-making – not when it replaces it. Recruitment remains a people business, even in a digital age. “Technology has transformed how quickly we can recruit, but not how wisely we… View Article
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Skills-Based Hiring Is Redefining Capability
24 February 2026
By Andrew Hecker, Senior Recruitment Consultant, Eden Ritchie Recruitment Across Australia, organisations are reassessing what “qualified” really means. Skills-based hiring focuses on capability, adaptability and applied experience – not just credentials. It enables broader talent pools, stronger diversity and more resilient teams. The shift isn’t about lowering standards. It’s about defining them more intelligently. “Capability… View Article
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Candidate Experience Isn’t a “Nice to Have” – It’s a Risk Management Tool
24 February 2026
By Kim Ritchie, Director, Eden Ritchie Recruitment Poor candidate experience doesn’t just damage reputation. It increases risk. Unclear communication, inconsistent assessment and delayed feedback lead to: • Offer declines • Complaints • Reduced talent pipelines • Brand erosion Conversely, respectful and transparent processes build goodwill – even with unsuccessful candidates. In high-scrutiny environments, candidate experience… View Article
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What Your Hiring Process Says About Your Culture
24 February 2026
By Angela Macpherson, Operations Manager, Eden Ritchie Recruitment Candidates don’t judge culture by mission statements. They judge it by behaviour. How interviews are run. How decisions are communicated. How feedback is delivered. Every hiring process is a live demonstration of organisational values. When done well, it attracts people who align. When done poorly, it repels… View Article
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The Hidden Cost of Slow Hiring
23 February 2026
By Linda Parker, General Manager – Selection Panel and HR Consulting Services, Eden Ritchie Recruitment In 2026, delays are rarely neutral. When hiring decisions stall, candidates draw conclusions – often about internal alignment, leadership confidence or organisational priorities. Strong candidates don’t wait indefinitely. They move towards momentum. Efficient hiring isn’t about rushing. It’s about having:… View Article
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Fast Hiring Doesn’t Mean Lower Standards
23 February 2026
By Bree Woods, Recruitment Consultant, Eden Ritchie Recruitment There’s a misconception that speed and quality sit at opposite ends. In reality, the most efficient hiring processes are also the most robust – because they’re well designed. Structured criteria, clear role scope and disciplined assessment allow confident decisions without unnecessary delay. When governance is strong, speed… View Article
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Decisive Hiring Builds Trust – Even When the Answer Is No
23 February 2026
By Angela Anderson, Senior Recruitment Consultant, Eden Ritchie Recruitment Candidates value clarity more than outcomes. Clear timelines, honest feedback and decisive communication build trust – even when candidates aren’t successful. That trust matters. It shapes reputation, referrals and future pipelines. Recruitment isn’t just about today’s hire. It’s about tomorrow’s talent. “From my experience, clear and… View Article
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Your Employer Brand Is Being Assessed Before You Even Know a Candidate Exists
9 February 2026
By Justine Eden, Director, Eden Ritchie Recruitment Candidates form opinions early — often before they apply. Response times, clarity of job ads, tone of communication and interview experience all send signals about leadership, culture and professionalism. In a market where candidates have choice, these signals matter. A strong employer brand isn’t about glossy messaging. It’s… View Article
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Recruitment Is No Longer a Transaction – It’s a Strategic Decision
6 February 2026
By Justine Eden, Director, Eden Ritchie Recruitment Hiring decisions shape culture, performance and risk long after the contract is signed. In today’s environment, recruitment can’t be treated as a transactional process or an administrative task. It’s a strategic lever – one that impacts retention, engagement and delivery outcomes. The strongest organisations are partnering closely with… View Article
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Why High Application Numbers Can Be a Red Flag
6 February 2026
By Linda Parker, General Manager – Selection Panel and HR Consulting Services, Eden Ritchie Recruitment On paper, hundreds of applications look like a win. In practice, they often signal misalignment. Broad job ads, unclear role expectations and generic selection criteria attract volume — but not necessarily the right talent. The result is slower shortlisting, rushed… View Article
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The Australian Recruitment Market Has Shifted – And It’s Not Going Back
6 February 2026
By Kim Ritchie, Director, Eden Ritchie Recruitment Australia’s recruitment market has entered a new phase. Application volumes are up. Vacancies have tightened. Expectations – from both employers and candidates – are higher than ever. This isn’t a downturn. It’s a recalibration. Organisations that relied on speed alone are now finding that volume doesn’t equal quality…. View Article
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The Critical Need for Basic Information on Your CV: Don’t Let Vigilance Turn into a Missed Opportunity
4 September 2024
By Angela Macpherson, Operations Manager, Eden Ritchie Recruitment In today’s digital age, where automated systems and data privacy concerns dominate the hiring process, it’s surprising to see a growing trend of CVs missing basic yet crucial information—like phone numbers and email addresses. As more candidates become increasingly vigilant about protecting their personal data, there’s… View Article
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How AI can help applicants better prepare for job interviews
4 May 2023
By Justine Eden, Director, Eden Ritchie Recruitment As technology continues to advance, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly prevalent in the job application process. One such application of AI is to anticipate potential interview questions based on the role descriptions and selection criteria. AI algorithms can analyse job descriptions and selection criteria to… View Article
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Oh Daniel Ricciardo, how I feel for you today.
25 August 2022
By Justine Eden, Director, Eden Ritchie Recruitment I watched your video informing your fans of your departure from the McLaren team at the end of this F1 season and I could feel your pain. F1 is such an elite, tough sport, with massive money, politics and egos involved and with the level of… View Article
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The off the record reference check – Yes or No?
29 April 2022
By Justine Eden, Director, Eden Ritchie Recruitment It is often said that living and working in Queensland means there is about one degree of separation between us, that everyone is in some way connected to many of the same people, either personally or professionally. In this digital world, we are even more connected using… View Article
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The need for speed: Tips for recruiting staff in 2022
10 February 2022
By Jane Harvey, Executive Search Specialist, Eden Ritchie Recruitment The pandemic was tough on all of us – businesses have lost amazing staff and many people have struggled without work for a long time. But now it’s a new year and business owners are racing to open their doors as soon as possible. Job… View Article
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2022
11 January 2022
By Justine Eden, Director, Eden Ritchie Recruitment The start of a new year normally brings renewal, hope and optimism, but we are not in “normal”times. Given current COVID situation and the uncertainty it can be difficult at times to feel optimistic and energised. Early in the calendar year is usually a good market to… View Article
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The Job Market Is Hot – But Is It Really The Time To Start Ghosting Each Other
2 December 2021
By Kim Ritchie, Director, Eden Ritchie Recruitment As is typical of the job market cycle we are in an upward trend, Australia is experiencing growth in most sectors of the market, but in Queensland we are seeing unprecedented demand for labour hire and contract workers. By all accounts data predicts the contingent workforce will… View Article
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Sell your transferable skills
10 November 2021
By Susanne Flaherty, Government Selection Panel Consultant, Eden Ritchie Recruitment There are a number of free tools available online that discuss transferable skills and help you track and understand what skills you have now and help you discover where your skills might fit in other fields and organisations. Surprisingly, I frequently see candidates… View Article
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How connected are you?
27 October 2021
By Justine Eden, Director, Eden Ritchie Recruitment You work hard, you study hard, but yet the person sitting next to you gets the promotion….. Had this happen to you? It is a common occurrence – but often the act of establishing and maintaining professional connections and networks are overlooked by many. It’s also… View Article
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Spring cleaning your workspace to help your headspace
16 September 2021
By Linda Parker, Executive Manager, Eden Ritchie Recruitment We are only a couple of weeks into spring but the amount of people I have spoken to in the past few days have all had one thing in common … they have consciously and actively made time for de-cluttering and spring cleaning. This past weekend… View Article
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What will shape HR in 2021?
3 September 2021
By Helen Chard, Senior Recruitment Consultant, Eden Ritchie Recruitment HR is facing its biggest challenges with many people in Queensland returning into the workplace and head-hunters out on the prowl – how do we keep our employees from looking at attractive offers and what is making them want to move. Employee surveys is… View Article
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Dogs in the workplace! Yes or No?
20 August 2021
By Pauline Stephens, Recruitment Consultant, Eden Ritchie Recruitment During Covid, our best fur friends became very used to our Company as did we of theirs, therefore when it was time to go back into the workplace, some pets became very depressed and unmanageable. I don’t know about you, but I missed them just as… View Article
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The importance of a cover letter and is it still valid in the 21st century.
3 August 2021
By Taryn Mungur, Executive Recruitment & Panel Support Consultant, Eden Ritchie Recruitment Yes, it is still valid! A cover letter allows you to introduce yourself to the company. It summarises why you are a strong candidate for the position. A cover letter allows the reader to take notice of your resume and it connects… View Article
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Our real threat. But is it COVID?
20 July 2021
By Lisa Smellie, Senior Recruitment Consultant, Eden Ritchie Recruitment I think we have a real threat on our hands and it’s NOT COVID. How secure are we really in this wide world of web? Pretty much everything is digitised and online, we do our banking online, all of our utilities are managed through a… View Article
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The Future of Work – according to Marcus Buckingham
8 July 2021
By Justine Eden, Director, Eden Ritchie Recruitment I recently attended an online session with Marcus Buckingham hosted by The Growth Faculty, where Marcus was discussing the future of work supported by research from a 2020 workplace survey, which was, apparently once of the largest workplace survey ever done. This survey highlighted trends that will… View Article
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Can we find you??
22 June 2021
By Jane Harvey, Executive Search Specialist, Eden Ritchie Recruitment Having worked in the white collar/professional and Executive recruitment space for almost 30 years (ouch!) I have seen a great deal of change within the industry in this time. I have seen many attempts for the ‘recruiter’ to be replaced by technology and I must… View Article
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High Performers – How do you pick them?
11 June 2021
By Justine Eden, Director, Eden Ritchie Recruitment In a perfect world we would all have a high performing team, made up of experts in their field who constantly exceed expectations, all get on, never have sickies and constantly innovate. This synergistic team delivers outstanding bottom line returns to shareholders, drives change while maintaining the… View Article
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Technology…friend or foe?
1 June 2021
By Linda Parker, Executive Manager, Eden Ritchie Recruitment As many blogs and articles have told us, the use of technology has exploded since the impact of COVID-19 on the workplace and whilst for the most part, businesses have been able to improve efficiencies and cut costs, however, the world of interviewing seems to have… View Article
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Microchipping – “The new norm”
20 May 2021
By Helen Chard, Senior Recruitment Consultant Eden Ritchie Recruitment As an IT recruitment consultant, I am always looking to see what new innovations are being tested or coming onto the market. Embracing technology is something that you don’t have a choice in within today’s society – from staying in touch to everyday work, and while… View Article
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Working from home productivity… good or not so good?
30 April 2021
By Kim Ritchie, Director, Eden Ritchie Recruitment The current business environment is an ever changing beast and staying up to date with what future trends are going to be, such as working from home, is almost a full time job for Managers, hence the creation of the Futurist role which is being embraced by innovative… View Article
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2020 – Annus Horribillis
7 December 2020
By Justine Eden, Director, Eden Ritchie Recruitment I have been in business for 25 years, during that time I have experienced booms and busts, the 2009 GFC, 9/11, the introduction of technology that claimed would be the end of the recruitment sector, the end of the fax machine and resumes received in the post. This… View Article
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Recruitment and pivoting
3 September 2020
By Linda Parker, Executive Manager, Eden Ritchie Recruitment We’ve all heard the word, whether it be in a work/change related aspect or the classic Friends episode involving Ross’ new sofa (yes – self-confessed Friends geek here). But what does it really mean? I think COVID-19 has reinvigorated this term and given it a new lease… View Article
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COVID-19 and the New Normal
20 August 2020
By Kate Broadley, Executive Manager Employee Selection Panel Assistance, Eden Ritchie Recruitment No one fully foresaw the extent of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Business has been disrupted and the professional landscape as we know it has changed forever. Businesses are responding to these challenges by reassessing what they do, reconfiguring their structure and workforce to… View Article
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#1 The Best How To Guide for Online Interviewing
6 August 2020
By Justine Eden, Director, Eden Ritchie Recruitment Chances are when you next interview for a career opportunity it will probably be conducted online. Over the past five months of COVID craziness the ERR team have been busy with online interviewing. In the past we would have screened around 40% of candidates online, lately that has… View Article
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How much disruption do you really want????
28 May 2020
By Justine Eden, Director, Eden Ritchie Recruitment Back over recent years, when many of us were flirting with the idea of disruption and getting all excited about the endless possibilities of change, did we really know the fate we were tempting? The COVID pandemic has been extremely disruptive and has me wondering if we really… View Article
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Eden Ritchie Recruitment is still Business as Usual
25 March 2020
Even with the disruptions COVID-19 is causing across the world, and the challenging times we are facing, Eden Ritchie Recruitment is still operating Business as Usual. Eden Ritchie Recruitment has been on the forefront of technology for some time, and in turn can continue to operate in the same manner with no disruption to normal… View Article
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Aging, Politics and Accountability
6 February 2020
By Justine Eden, Director, Eden Ritchie Recruitment Maybe it’s the age I’m at but for the first time I have a few friends who have decided to run as candidates in the upcoming local government elections. I don’t remember ever knowing collectively as many candidates as I do running in this election. It’s like when… View Article
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Christmas Celebrations – The ERR 2019 Contractor Christmas Party
11 December 2019
By Justine Eden, Director, Eden Ritchie Recruitment Yet again there was a great turnout for the famous Eden Ritchie Recruitment Contractors Christmas party. The weather was kind to us and the location of Bar Pacino overlooking the fabulous Story Bridge did not disappoint. Nor the cold beers, wine and plentiful food! For us, our contingent… View Article
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40 isn’t the new 30, 50 isn’t the new 40.. (and why that is a great thing!)
29 October 2019
By Jane Harvey, Executive Search Specialist, Eden Ritchie Recruitment I just passed around the earth once more and whilst the build-up to a birthday isn’t what it used to be, it did get me thinking about the age I am and the way I feel. I said to someone in the office yesterday “how did… View Article
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Will your LinkedIn profile make or break finding that next role?
3 September 2019
By Tiffany Kamo, IT Recruitment Resourcer Eden Ritchie Recruitment At Eden Ritchie Recruitment, we utilise LinkedIn every day to source high quality candidates that are either already looking, considering making a move, or are suddenly captured by an attractive opportunity. Below are some tips to help put you on our radar: Profile Pictures – Yes… LinkedIn… View Article
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Is the office becoming obsolete in the 21st century working world?
20 August 2019
By Siobhan Quinn, Government Selection Panel Consultant, Eden Ritchie Recruitment Gone are the days of the traditional 9 to 5, Monday to Friday in the office; with more and more employees demanding flexible working options, businesses have responded by offering work from home opportunities, amongst other initiatives. It begs the question – is the office becoming obsolete?… View Article
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It’s a matter of asking the right person the right questions.
6 August 2019
By Susanne Flaherty, Government Selection Panel Consultant, Eden Ritchie Recruitment Rather like how party goers ask a doctor at a Sunday BBQ for advice on a sore knee or chronic hiccups, the questions recruiters get at these events are about CVs that miss far more frequently than they hit and hints for the top 5 interview… View Article
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The #1 question before you change job – how do you know when the time is right?
25 July 2019
By Justine Eden, Director, Eden Ritchie Recruitment Are you asking yourself – is this the right time to change job? You are comfortable and happy in your role but you have aspirations. You see your dream opportunity advertised. The timing isn’t quite right. You weren’t prepared to change right now and thought you might have… View Article
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