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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,…

  Preparing for a job interview in 2025/26 looks a little different than it did a few years ago, as we explained in our 2022 edition https://www.trsresourcing.com/article/five-job-interview-tips/. AI now screens applications, skills based hiring, hybrid workplaces, and faster recruitment cycles. Employers now expect candidates to be on the ball, much better prepared and more self-aware….

Building a Hiring Process That Works for Skilled Trades Roles It’s easy to think a great job ad is enough. However, if there’s one thing I’ve learned about recruitment, especially when working with skilled trades, it’s that real hiring success doesn’t happen when you post; it happens when you prepare, engage, network, and follow through….

  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…

  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: 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…

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,…

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…

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…

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 busiest…

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,…

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….