STEPtember merch arrived today, we will wear the t-shirt with pride. STEPtember is a fun and inclusive virtual challenge that encourages you to move your way to 10,000 steps a day – whenever, wherever, and however you like – from 1-30 September. Every 20 hours, an Australian child is diagnosed with cerebral palsy. To donate visit this page  https://www.steptember.org.au/fundraiser-search #cerebralpalsy #STEPtember #virtualchallenge #donate #charity #workfun #tempwork #recruitment #peninsulapersonnel

Its nearly STEPtember time, we are proud to be involved in this great campaign year after year, join a community of over 124,000 Australians STEPping it up to help change the lives of people with cerebral palsy. STEPtember is a fun and inclusive virtual challenge that encourages you to STEP UP – whenever, wherever, and however you like – from 1-30 September. Visit https://www.steptember.org.au/ for more information and to sign up. #cerebralpalsy #steptember #fundraising #charity #workfriends #peninsulapersonnel #recruitment

Hello and Happy Friday, with the start of the new financial year we have seen a spike in temp jobs along with hearing many stories of recent redundancies especially within large organisations. With that in mind there are many different viewpoints on whether or not accepting a temp job is a good idea. Some individuals think of a temporary position as a terrible option, while others think of it as the most ideal one and a great alternative to, well, unemployment. A permanent job, on the other hand, can provide us with security, and maybe too much comfort.

The only way to truly understand the benefits and drawbacks of temporary and permanent jobs is to have a clear picture of both – and that’s what I am going to do!

Below, I will break down the PROS and CONS of each job arrangement, with bullet points to be easy for everyone to read and understand.

TEMPORARY WORK
Temporary work refers to an employment situation where the working arrangement is limited to a certain period of time, which is based in the needs of the employer.

PROS

1. Employers can sometimes be more flexible with temp workers in terms of their working hours.
2. Gives you the flexibility to jump from one position to another and experience different company cultures and meet new professionals.
3. Temporary jobs are ideal for filling in the gaps between long-term positions. Not only will you be able to earn money while looking for your ideal job.
4. Can sometimes be more rewarding in terms of salary than a permanent role.
5. Temp positions tend to lead to permanent contract.
6. Gives you the ability to test the ”waters” before you apply for a permanent role with that employer.

CONS

1. If your coworkers suspect you won’t be working there for long, they may be less inclined to form a bond with you – equally, you may feel the same.
2. You may be excluded from a lot of business/team related meetings or social gatherings.    You likely won’t be eligible for the employer’s benefits and perks.
3. The majority of temporary assignments are designed to assist businesses with immediate, short-term needs — you might be asked to leave after your contract agreed time period. 
4. Higher pressure as you have only a specific amount of time to deliver a service and results.

PERMANENT WORK
Permanent work means that there isn’t a predetermined end date to an employees contract.

PROS

1. Permanent jobs frequently come with perks and benefits that are sometimes not accessible in temporary positions.
2. In comparison to temp work, permanent positions can provide a better financial security and peace of mind.
3. With a permanent job, you can establish a foundation for a successful and fruitful career with a single company. If you do well in a permanent position, you can advance up the corporate ladder—thereby developing your career and earn more money.

CONS

1. Permanent work may become monotonous.
2. It may make you feel trapped in a routine, especially if you perform the same tasks on a daily basis.
3. Permanent employment is highly restricting, especially for people who desire to continue exploring other fields, working in other positions, and obtaining additional knowledge and skills.
4. People that are into permanent work are more likely to become too comfortable and never take the next step in their career or professional development.

When it comes to temp vs. perm hire, the truth is that both have their own set of advantages and disadvantages. Temp employment, as you can see, provides a lot of benefits, but they may not be suited for everyone. It’s up to you and your LIFESTYLE to decide which one is most ideal for you.

Elaine is a repeat offender having won this award before, last one back in June 2021. Elaine is someone who is repeatedly requested back by many of our clients, and this has been the case for a number of years now. Elaine simply gets on with her work and can easily work autonomously & with very little training or direction. I wish I had lots more “Elaines” working as part of the PP temp team, her work ethic is second to none, this award is well deserved, thank you Elaine! The Clients always have great feedback. #recruiter #tempofthemonth #northernbeaches #awards #congratulations

Sara is new to the team but has hit the ground running with wonderful feedback from our clients, one of them say “We have had many temps working for us over the last few weeks and Sara was a standout, she was a pleasure to work with and showed a keen interest, she was kind and helpful, picked up the assembly work easily, adapted to the work in 2 different warehouses and environments and to different staff everyday she was on site’’ Congratulations’ thank you and well done Sara for being a standout and representing PP so well, she will receive a gift pack and certificate of appreciation. #tempofthemonth #tempwork #warehousework #assemblywork #staffaward #recruitment #resume #casualwork

Need to come up with a good covering letter? When it comes to writing a winning cover letter, it’s often the little things that add up to make a big difference. A cover letter is all about making a good first impression and giving your job application the best chance of making progress. A well written one will help encourage a potential employer to read through to your resume and get in touch to find out more or set up an interview.

I have always said that often resumes can be quite clinical and really that is their job (pardon the pun) you’re essentially listing duties and experience that hopefully relates to the role you’re applying for, it’s not supposed to be romanticised reading 😊. In my early career potential employees weren’t necessarily adding a “Profile” which is now commonplace as it is like a summarised version of what essentially is a covering letter.

I’m not saying you should alter that, as some job applications don’t allow for you to download your covering letter so it is a good way to highlight your personality adding a profile, but if given the opportunity to download a covering letter I would recommend you do so.

I have included two examples of covering letters I sourced to show you one that hits the mark, and one that doesn’t quite make it.

Highlights that make this one a little ripper!

1: Contact info is easily accessible-full address optional (I would just put your suburb)
2: Addressed to the actual hiring manager and shows that you have researched the company.
3: References the job title, company, and advertisement.
4: Specific and direct reasons why you should be selected for the role.
5: Highlight the relevant parts of your resume.
6: Match your skills directly to the job you’re applying for.
7: Show that you’ve researched the company and are passionate about what they do.
8: Call to action. What would you like to happen next with this employer?

A few extra tips!

· A good cover letter should be between 200-400 words in length.
· Use your cover letter as an opportunity to highlight key skills relevant to the role.
· Be succinct but original. This is the first thing an employer might look at.

Elements that make this one a little sub-standard

1: Make sure you include all your contact information, including email and contact number.
2: Always address your cover letter using the name of the hiring manager if possible
3: This example doesn’t include the job title or company name, which could suggest its generic, and has been sent to multiple employers unchanged.
4: You need to explain why you are applying for the role.
5: Check your spelling and grammar!
6: Only include information that is relevant to the role.
7: Put forward a compelling case as to why you’re suitable for the role.
8: Only focus on your positives and why you would be a good fit for the role.
9: Never say you don’t know much about the company. Do your research.

This importer is a sales and marketing company of premium beverage brands across Australia, they are both a distributor & importer. Right now, they need additional support in HR to work closely with Employment Hero to ensure they are optimising the platform. This means; updating and writing policies and procedures for new legislative changes as well creating Manager & Team members employee handbooks. Also, you will put together several presentations for instance; one around NES standards to use when training Managers and another around the new sexual harassment legislation for employees.

Congratulations Brooke, your cheerful outlook, strong customer service skills and flexibility are invaluable to both us and our clients. Infact your current manager had this to say about you “Brooke is so deserving of this award! She has worked across two of our major events, she is just absolutely lovely and incredibly professional who is detail orientated and super speedy in everything she does.” Thank you for being an outstanding representative of our Company, and we look forward to continuing our good working relationship with you in the future.

We have pleasure in presenting Louise “Golden Temp of the Year” award for 2022, in recognition of the excellent standard of work you provide as a member of our On-Hire Casual Team (Temp Team).

Your positive attitude, strong customer service skills and flexibility are invaluable. Infact this is what our client had to say about you; “Louise is going to be a fabulous fit, I can leave here after nearly 25 years feeling like I have left the Company in safe hands.”

Thank you for being an outstanding representative of our Company, and we look forward to continuing our good working relationship with you in the future.

Kellie started with us in August and has been ongoing in the same contract this whole time, she is proactive, solution driven with strong interpersonal skills and has in-depth operational experience with cross-functional communication abilities, thank you Kellie for all your hard work, this award is very deserving. Congratulations!