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Finding Property Managers in Australia

  I’ve quickly learned during my first few months as an Emerging Recruitment Consultant with TRS Resourcing that finding property managers in Australia isn’t as simple as posting a job ad on Seek or Indeed and then crossing your fingers and waiting for the applications to come flooding over my desk. The demand is so…

10 Most Common Interview Questions & Answers in Australia

10 Most Common Interview Questions & Answers in Australia (2025 Edition)

  Looking for a job in Australia? Being prepared for your interview at a moment’s notice has never been more important. We’ve placed hundreds of candidates in roles within manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, defence, and transport in Victoria and Sydney, and we know how interviews are conducted and what employers are looking for. Nowadays, you’ll face…

Building Trust Across the Ocean

Building Trust Across the Ocean: Lessons in Global Freight Forwarding

Building Trust Across the Ocean: Lessons in Global Freight Forwarding At TRS Resourcing, our team speaks with leaders within the industries we recruit for. In this conversation, Tavis sat down during one of his podcasts and listened to David, Managing Director of Across the Ocean Shipping, as he discusses the state of global logistics, leadership…

Unethical Tricks

Unethical Tricks Some Recruiters Use (And How to Spot The Red Flags)

The Job Seeker’s Dilemma Job searching can feel like walking through a maze in the dark, including when dealing with recruiters. As someone who has spent years in this industry, I know the trust you place in recruiters, hoping they have your best interests at heart. While many are dedicated to assisting in your career,…

Why Volume Recruitment is Dead Human Connection, Expertise & Grit Are the Future of Hiring

Why Volume Recruitment is Dead: Human Connection, Expertise & Grit Are the Future of Hiring

The recruitment industry is changing faster than a Qantas flight out of Melbourne. And like that airport terminal, a lot of agencies haven’t updated in decades. The truth is this: volume recruitment is dead. The future belongs to those who bring the human touch, specialisation, and grit back into hiring. Recently, I sat down with…

Where Are the Opportunities and Career Growth in Construction

Where Are the Opportunities and Career Growth in Construction Fit Out Projects?

Is the construction fitout just the finishing touches on buildings? I don’t believe so, I think they transform these buildings into functional and branded spaces for offices, retail shops, hotels and restaurants even industrial sites. Australian project fit outs have a demand for skilled trades, project managers, designers, and suppliers and they offer long term…

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From CV to Customs: A Day in Freight Forwarding Recruiting

  I recruit daily for freight forwarding roles in Melbourne, and I know how aggressive this market has become. Companies operating in logistics & supply chains are after the same candidates and their skill sets. There’s a challenge to find talent and make sure they are the right fit. Melbourne is one of the country’s…

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Not All Recruiters Are the Same – Tavis’ Weekly Update!

Frankie joins TRS and brings in eight new roles in her first week. The Melbourne job market is improving across multiple sectors. Not all recruiters are the same. TRS stands by ethical, transparent recruitment. Pay rates are rising, and it’s time for businesses to review early. TRS continues to grow across logistics, technical blue collar,…

Loyalty and stability in the workplace

Building Stability and Loyalty in Your Workforce

How you build stability and loyalty in your workforce is fundamental. At the end of the day, staff return drains money, productivity, and morale. Companies that prioritise loyalty keep good people longer, and create environments where employees want to work. And trust me, this is where specialised recruitment and strong leadership make all the difference….

Communication is Personal, Not Transactional

People want to and should be heard, understood, and respected; they should be made to feel like a number on a spreadsheet or another lead in the pipeline. Communication done well builds trust, loyalty, and retention, while transactional interactions leave people feeling undervalued and let’s be honest, they are quick to move on. Why Communication…

What Is Technical Blue Collar

What Is Technical Blue Collar?

  Understanding the Technical Blue Collar Skilled Workforce That Keeps Australia Moving What exactly does “technical blue collar” mean? And why is this a specialised workforce so important to Australia’s success? TRS specialise in recruiting Technical blue-collar professionals. Our team has spent years recruiting these specific skilled tradespeople who work across manufacturing, transport, construction, and…

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Freight Forwarding Recruitment in Melbourne

Finding Specialists Who Keep Goods Moving Australia’s Freight forwarding supply chain needs skilled professionals to manage every detail, compliance, delay, and so much more. Be it via rail, air, sea and road between ports, warehouses to and from the A-Z of destinations. Freight forwarding and transporting cargo must be kept moving efficiently, cost effectively, and…