Good Workers Aren’t Always Looking at Job Ads

When businesses need staff, the first instinct is often to post a job advertisement and wait for applications.

Sometimes that works well.

But sometimes, the right person for the role isn’t actively scrolling through job boards.

At CT Labour Hire & Recruitment, we know that recruitment is about more than advertising a vacancy. It’s about knowing where to look, who to speak to and how to connect the right people with the right opportunities.

The Best Candidate May Already Be Out There

Not every suitable candidate is actively applying for jobs.

Some people are already working but open to a better opportunity. Others may have previously registered with a recruitment agency, completed a past assignment or spoken with a recruiter about the type of work they are looking for.

That’s why relying on job ads alone can limit your search.

A good recruitment process combines advertising with candidate databases, previous applicants, referrals, industry contacts and direct conversations with people who may be suitable.

At CT Labour Hire & Recruitment, our recruiters are speaking with candidates every day.

Recruitment Is About Knowing Your Candidates

A resume can tell you where someone has worked and what experience they have.

But it doesn’t always tell you whether they are available now, what type of work they are looking for, how far they are willing to travel or whether they would be interested in your particular opportunity.

That information often comes from a conversation.

Our recruitment team takes the time to understand both sides of the placement — what the client needs and what the candidate is looking for.

That helps us focus on people who are more likely to be a genuine match.

More Than Posting an Ad

CT Labour Hire & Recruitment provides labour hire, temporary staffing and permanent recruitment solutions across a wide range of industries, including:

• Construction and civil
• Warehousing and logistics
• Manufacturing and production
• Transport and drivers
• Trades and technical roles
• Administration and business support

When a client contacts us looking for staff, we don’t simply put an advertisement online and hope the right person applies.

We search, we speak with candidates, we review experience and availability, and we work to identify people who suit the role.

We Find Staff

Recruitment can take time, particularly when you’re relying only on applications coming through a job ad.

Working with a recruitment partner gives your business access to another way of finding people — including candidates who may never have seen your advertisement.

At CT Labour Hire & Recruitment, that’s what our team does every day.

We connect businesses with people looking for temporary, ongoing and permanent opportunities across a wide range of industries.

Because sometimes the right person isn’t applying for your job.

They may just be waiting for the right opportunity to find them.

CT Labour Hire & Recruitment — We Find Staff.