The significance of skilled trade workers has never been clearer. These skilled individuals are at the heart of essential industries, from construction and manufacturing to maintenance and renewable energy. They provide the services and infrastructure that keep economies stable and communities thriving. In Australia, skilled trade workers are particularly crucial as the demand for skilled … Read more
When it comes to migrating to Australia, having the right support makes all the difference. An Australian migration agent plays a vital role in simplifying what can often be a complex and regulated process. A registered migration agent is a qualified professional authorised to provide immigration advice and manage visa applications. They are here to … Read more
Key Challenges and What It Means for Businesses The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has raised concerns over labour shortages impacting Australian businesses. Despite significant job growth in recent months, the competition for skilled workers remains a top challenge. This is limiting growth potential across key industries. Labour Shortages Across Key Industries According to Andrew … Read more
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has announced a significant update to Australia’s occupational classification system. Starting from December 2024, Australia will launch its own Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA). A move that marks a departure from the long-standing joint Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) established in 2006. With this … Read more
Last month, the Dizon & Associates team hit the second leg of our Roadshow in NSW, covering key regional areas including Wagga, Coolamon, Dubbo, and Griffith as part of our ongoing efforts to support regional businesses in New South Wales. This roadshow is a continuation of our commitment to providing workforce solutions in rural and … Read more
The construction industry in Western Australia is booming, but many businesses are struggling to find the skilled workforce they need to meet growing demands. The new Construction Visa Subsidy Program (CVSP) aims to address this challenge by providing financial support to help construction businesses attract and employ skilled international workers. When a new program like … Read more
In my Christmas and New Year downtime, I finally had a chance to have a look at the November labour force statistics and something caught my eye. It wasn’t that the unemployment rate has generally been steady all year (3.8%) or that the sharp increase in the participation rate has continued to climb and has now … Read more
After spending a quarter of a century in the recruitment market, I’ve been fortunate enough to successfully recruit a large variety of roles and build long lasting relationships with clients and candidates. I particularly have enjoyed successfully placing roles that have been deemed to be “hard to fill”, often the client may have previously initiated … Read more
A resume is more than just a document containing credentials, experience and education. It should be viewed as an opportunity to leave a good first impression. In essence, your resume is created with the intention of ‘selling yourself’ to prospective employers. In this blog, I will be breaking down the importance of having a well … Read more
Operating within the international recruitment space I often get questioned on the benefits of recruiting internationally. I can go on for days explaining why recruiting internationally is truly beneficial not only to one’s organisation, but also to the economy of the intended country. The main point I usually respond with is that there are people … Read more