CGC Recruitment
CGC Recruitment is an Australian owned and operated Recruitment Company. We combine the expertise of a highly-motivated team of experienced consultants specialising in the engineering, construction and infrastructure sectors throughout Australia.
Five ways to stand out as a top performer in your business. Being seen as a top performer, also referred to as ‘top talent’, means different things in different businesses.
Generally, however, these highly desirable individuals are in the top 1%-5% of staff within a company. The business community, including HR and recruitment teams, talks extensively about “top talent” – how to attract it, develop it, engage with it, and retain it. There are huge advantages to being identified as top talent, including: career fast-tracking; working on the best projects; the highest remuneration and befit packages, etc. What, however, if you're working hard but you're not rising through the ranks or attracting your manager’s attention? Five ways to stand out as a top performer in your business. The importance of an effective career plan.
Regardless of whether you’re a manager, business leader, or looking to improve your career outcomes - it shouldn’t come as a shock that having a career plan in place is essential.
For leaders and people managers, plans with help get the best out of your staff and improve the success rates of departments and the organisation as a whole, and keep high-performing teams/people on track. And for individuals, a plan helps you focus on what you need to do to achieve agreed goals and track how you are performing. The benefits of a career plan template. Running a solid performance review process. As all good managers know, performance reviews are essential in the modern workplace.
They help both managers and employees to demonstrate their targets and key performance indicators (KPIs), discuss career progression, share their thoughts and identify areas that need improvement. This recurring process is an effective management process and helps businesses to promote and develop the values, principles, and competencies that are required to ensure the best team outcomes. Get the most out of your job with a career plan. A career plan is a practical strategy that involves mapping out what you would like to achieve and how you’re going to do it.
Tips to creating the right career plan Not only can it give you a better idea of your career path, but there are many other benefits too. Let’s take a closer look at how to get the most out of your career plan below. 10 Years of CGC. Winning interview techniques. How recruiters can facilitate the perfect candidate interview. People are arguably an organisation's most valuable asset, which is what makes recruitment so important.
And of course, at the heart of the recruitment process is the humble candidate interview – something recruiters know a thing or two about. When we’re talking about attracting 'top talent', it’s a candidate-driven market. Those in high demand aren’t afraid to walk away from a reputable company because of a poor interviewing process. In a candidate experience survey conducted by, CareerArc, 60% of candidates reported having a poor interview experience and 72% of those respondents shared that negative experience. And candidates who are not kept informed about the recruitment process are 3.5 times less likely to re-apply to that business for future positions. The speed of the requirement process is also very important. 7 recruiter tips to run the perfect candidate interview Recruitment businesses have a huge amount of experience with interviews. 5 tips for answering interview questions. An interview can be going really well when all of sudden, seemingly out of nowhere, the interviewer asks a question that completely throws you!
It’s likely that they’ve done this to see how you’ll react - to disrupt your thinking. This doesn’t, however, need to rattle you. With a little work and preparation, it’s possible to answer any question that comes your way. One of the things that can make interviews intimidating, is you can’t always be sure what the interviewer will ask, making it difficult to prepare. However, by following our helpful guide, you can be more confident and put your best foot forward at the interview. 5 tips for answering interview questions 1. How to manage a virtual candidate interview. In the wake of the global pandemic, social distancing, and generally more teams working from home/remote locations, virtual interviews are becoming more commonplace.
However, how do hiring managers and HR professionals get the most out of candidates during a virtual interview? We’ve all entered into a new era of working and that also impacts how we recruit. As part of our new, “ask a recruiter”, series, CGC’s high performing recruitment consultants will tackle some of the questions they are frequently asked by clients. Like: how does one manage a virtual candidate interview? At CGC we believe that on the face of it, this appears deceptively simple. This can make some candidates feel uneasy, or like there’s a lack of fit, or won’t paint the best candidates in the best light. 5 tips for a virtual interview Here are some simple tips we use at CGC to improve virtual interview success rates. The construction and engineering recruitment industry in 2021. At CGC Recruitment, we believe that the coming year will see business confidence returning once the health crisis is under control in Australia and momentum returns.
There is a substantial backlog of work and government investment is pre-committed for construction and infrastructure projects. Additionally, the Morrison Government has committed $270 billion to defence spending over the next 10 years. The timing of this recovery remains outside our control, driven by government decisions on public health and funding for initiatives that will kick-start Australia’s post-COVID economy. But when market conditions improve, with engineering and infrastructure playing key roles in Australia’s economic recovery effort, this will exacerbate skills shortages and the demand for talent will increase. For local candidates, skills shortages as the economy recovers and companies need to deliver works with local professionals while our border remains closed, will create excellent career opportunities. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from CGC Recruitment. 2020 has, without question, been the biggest, strangest, and potentially scariest year for CGC, and our clients, since we set up the business 10 years ago.
As we moved out of last year’s horror bushfire season and a technical (although unofficial) economic recession, we moved into a global pandemic and a very real recession. However, I think we’re all pleased that December marked the end of many restrictions and most Australians are now focused on recovery and growth.
It’s also been a difficult year for our candidates. During the height of COVID, recruitment was quite low on the agenda for many businesses in our industries, as the focus was on keeping businesses and projects going. CGC: A decade of industry support in the recruitment sector. In our blogs and articles, we often focus on industry trends, insights, and projects but rarely on ourselves.
So, it might interest you to know that October 2020 marked CGC’s 10th anniversary. As the Managing Director and one of the founders, I wanted to take a moment and enjoy this important milestone as a decade, for any business or person, is important. Post-COVID Employment Market Overview. As we approach the end of this tumultuous calendar year and continue to battle with coronavirus in Australia and worldwide, what is the post-COVID employment outlook for the country, and particularly our industry sector? Let’s take a look at some of the recent research and data released by government and private sources, as they track COVID’s impact. Australian Bureau of Statistics estimates for September 2020 show unemployment increased to 6.9%. In seasonally adjusted terms: The unemployment rate increased 0.1 pts to 6.9% (1.7 pts higher than a year ago)Unemployed people increased by 11,300 to 937,400 (and by 228,100 over the year to Sept. 2020)Youth unemployment increased 0.4 pts to 14.5% (and by 2.7 pts over the year to Sept. ‘20).
The construction and engineering recruitment industry overview. Somehow it’s already December, and while there’s still some time to go, we can take a deep breath and look back at how our industry has fared across this turbulent year, including the impact of the global pandemic. CGC in Focus, FY21 Q1 and Q2, the story so far. Overall, the construction sector has performed better than many other Australian industries.
We’ve seen our clients continue to grow and recruit for strategic roles, and to make the most out of changing market opportunities. 10 tips to create an impactful cover letter or email. A cover letter, or introduction email, is typically the first thing a hiring manager will see when they read your job application, so it must stand out from the rest. That’s easier said than done and they can be difficult to write in any industry, whether it be construction, infrastructure, engineering, architecture, project management consulting or development. Here are a few helpful tips to make the task of writing an impressive cover letter less daunting.
Top tips to create an impactful covering letter or email Keep these things in mind and you’ll have a winning cover letter in no time. 1. What’s the actual cost of recruiting a new team member? What is the true cost of recruiting? Every business needs to recruit employees to thrive and determine how successful it’ll be in the future.
Recruiting and retaining the right people is, of course, vital but also a fine balance of return on investment (ROI). We need the right staff to complete revenue-generating and support activities, but their total costs need to stay within certain parameters to make projects profitable. How CGC is Supporting Gender Diversity. Whilst there have been significant improvements within the infrastructure, engineering, and construction sectors – there’s still a lack of women in our profession. This, of course, limits us, both in terms of the talent companies are losing out on but also the benefits women and gender diversity bring to the industry.
To champion diversity, CGC has been supporting WIDAC - Women in Design and Construction – since it was launched in 2017. Through sponsorship and the involvement of key CGC women, we have helped the organisation grow and expand through Sydney, Brisbane and now Melbourne; with over 35 National and State-based team members, a list of incredible Sponsors, and thousands of members. Carmel Jones, an Associate Director from CGC’s Building practice, has sat on WIDAC’s Sydney committee for the last three years in various positions. 10-point step-by-step guide on how to get a pay increase. Across Australia, there’s a lot of mixed messages about the state of the employment market. Some industries have, of course, been significantly impacted by the pandemic and may never be the same, whereas others are booming. CGC in Focus: The infrastructure and construction-led recovery. Shovel ready infrastructure investment program projects in Australia. Infrastructure projects that the Australian government fast-tracks.
Infrastructure and construction sectors to aid in post-COVID recovery. In the current economic climate, there is a lot of talk about the infrastructure and construction sectors being central to Australia’s post-COVID recovery. Australian gas hub to help drive the post-pandemic economy. Sydney Metro Project: Infrastructure Upgrades and Creating Jobs. The construction, infrastructure and engineering sectors will continue playing a key role in the Australian economy as a job creator.
The Federal Government is committed to stimulating the economy post-COVID, identifying infrastructure as a priority within this effort. Post-COVID markets + the Cross River Rail, Brisbane. Although it remains early days and many industries are still working on their recovery. The construction and engineering sectors are well placed to continue playing a key role in the Australian economy as a job creator.
This presents excellent opportunities for organisations who can strike the right balance of clear strategy and risk management. The timing of when our local recovery will start is the million-dollar question. Top talents will be in high demand this new financial year. Despite market and economic uncertainties, our experts believe that the construction and engineering sectors are well placed to continue playing a key role in the Australian economy as a job creator. Construction and infrastructure have been a cornerstone of our economy for the last five years.
CGC in Focus: Project Management, Consulting and Development. In the last of our four-blog MarketWrap series, we look at the trends and performance of the Project Management, Consulting and Development sectors within the construction industry over the past financial year and ahead to the coming financial year. CGC in Focus: The State of Engineering and Architecture.
CGC in Focus: The State of the Infrastructure Market. The State of the Construction Market – an overview. Construction and engineering recruitment: What to expect in 12 months. The new skills your teams will need – CGC in Focus. Creating an effective remote workforce induction. How COVID-19 is changing the way we work. Create a winning CV template. Fisherman's Bend Unparalleled Opportunity for the Construction Sector. Projects in Focus - Victoria's High Capacity Metro Trains. How to land a contract job in NSW Government - CGC Recruitment. Project in Focus - Easing Sydney’s Congestion - CGC Recruitment. Projects in Focus - Will 2020 kick off a strong new decade for the Construction sector? - CGC Recruitment. Projects in Focus - Moreton Bay Island ferry terminals upgrade - CGC Recruitment. How to land your next job via social media - CGC Recruitment. Projects in Focus - The Future of NSW Transport 2056 - CGC Recruitment.
Innovative Employee Benefits - CGC Recruitment. How to stand out to a recruiter - CGC Recruitment. Project in Focus - New Fortitude Valley PCYC Opportunities - CGC Recruitment. 10 ways to grow your career - CGC Recruitment. Choosing to be a temp? What you need to know - CGC Recruitment. Creating a first impression - what to wear to an interview - CGC Recruitment. Project in Focus - Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3A Project - CGC Recruitment. AMP strongly backing Wynyard Place development - CGC Recruitment. Career advice - Is it time for a new role? - CGC Recruitment.
Projects In Focus: Salisbury Urban Renewal - CGC Recruitment. Western Sydney Infrastructure Opportunities - CGC Recruitment. CGC Projects in Focus: Sydney Metro Northwest Development - Tallawong to Chatswood Stations - CGC Recruitment. CGC Projects in Focus – Three Residential Towers, Kangaroo Point, Brisbane - CGC Recruitment. Gold Coast M1 Pacific Motorway Upgrade - CGC Recruitment.
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