Posts by claire.ford@trsresourcing.com
Why an Updated CV Matters More Than Ever Going Into the New Year
(Written by Tavis Shearer, Managing Director at TRS Resourcing) I posted a video on LinkedIn the other day and due to some comments and feedback I thought it was worth writing an article about. So, every year, as we get closer to January, I see the same trend play out. Candidates start thinking about making…
Read MoreSkills Based Hiring: Why Degrees Are Out and Competencies Are In
(Written by Tavis Shearer, Managing Director at TRS Resourcing) There’s one impossible hiring strategy to ignore going into 2025, it’s this: skills now matter more than degrees. Every conversation I’m having with employers comes back to the same point: “Can the candidate do the work?” Not where they studied, not what they majored in,…
Read MoreHow to Write a Compelling Job Ad in 2025: Tips for Australian Employers
7 TRS Tips for Writing Job Ads That Attract (the right people) Every business wants to attract the best candidates they can, however, if you post generic jobs, that’s not the best practice. AI job searches are changing workforce expectations, and the hiring practice process, so, writing a winning job ad in 2025 requires…
Read MoreRethinking The Growing Talent Challenge in Melbourne’s Insurance and Finance Sector
So, what’s really going on in Australia’s insurance and finance brokerage industries? And why is Melbourne feeling it first? Well, according to Insurance Business Australia, almost 30% of professionals in the insurance sector are expected to retire by 2030. For firms in Melbourne’s financial sector, that means fewer experienced brokers, underwriters, and advisers, and a…
Read MoreFrom Motorsport to Mechanics
How Trent Couacaud Bridges Dealership Hiring with Real Industry Insights If you had told me 15 years ago that I’d go from working trackside at the to helping dealerships find their next top technician, I’d probably have laughed. But here I am, working alongside Tavis Shearer, Founder of TRS Resourcing, as I step into recruitment,…
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