Job Seekers Help And Advice
How do I apply for jobs advertised by Slade Group?
How can I give my application the best possible chance?
How do I apply for jobs advertised by Slade Group?
Online: Either through the relevant job board or through our website by performing a job search.
Phone: Call 1800 SLADES to register as a temp or to discuss current opportunities.
How can I give my application the best possible chance?
Read the job application carefully. There will often be details about any or all of the following:
- Role title
- Important criteria (look for bullet points)
- Location
- Salary range
- Main responsibilities of the role
- Qualifications/Skills required
- Contact person, phone, reference number for role.
- Whether it is necessary to address selection criteria in a covering letter or separate attachment to your CV (most common in Education and Government roles).
You will need to show that you can meet most, if not all, important requirements for the role when you submit your CV.
My CV
Research has shown that interviewers can spend as little as 20 seconds reviewing your resume, so it's important to get it right the first time.
A resume is not designed to tell your life story or detail everything you have ever done in your career. Its purpose is to interest the reader enough to invite you in for a meeting or an interview. It should be a 2 - 4 page document that covers:-
- Your achievements in education and training.
- Positions held, when and where (most recent first)
- Responsibilities you held in those roles.
- Your achievements in each role.
- Your knowledge and skills.
- What you offer.
- Personal contact details (please use an email address/mobile number you are happy to receive information/a call from us).
Remember a good resume is about you and your achievements. Be honest, but be prepared to sell yourself.
What will I need to provide?
You have found a job you'd like to apply for. Your application should be targeted to give you the best chance of getting an interview.
Typically, applications we will want you send us will include:
- Your up-to-date CV (constructed with the particular job you want in mind)
- Covering Letter - can be written as a general introduction or answering specific selection criteria (particularly for roles in Education and Government).
- Filling in of the online information page accessed when you click the 'Apply Now' button.
Who sees what I send?
Slade Group operates with strict compliance to Privacy Laws when dealing with personal information. The consultant who receives your application has a duty of care to make sure that your personal details are secure and that nothing leaves our office without your express permission. For more details, please read our Privacy Policy.
What happens then?
Once you have applied for a role, a number of processes can be set in place.
We receive your application (along with any others submitted for the role).
We review all applications received to find the candidates that most closely match the role's criteria.
We notify you by email or phone whether we are able to progress your application.
If we are able to progress you to the next stage, we will call you to talk through your application.
At this stage, we may request you attend an interview with us. This gives us the best possible chance to assess your suitability for the role.
You attend an interviewed with us.
Once all suitable candidates are interviewed by us, we submit a shortlist to our client.
The client will advise us which candidates they'd like to interview themselves.
We notify you of your progress at this point and whether you are required to attend a further interview with the client. We set up the interview for you and give you instructions on when and where and with whom you are meeting.
After all candidates are interviewed by our client, an offer will be made to the successful one.
We will advise you as to whether you have been successful or not and any feedback our client may have provided to us.
If you have not been successful, we will continue to bring opportunities to your attention as and when they become available.
Preparing for an interview
When you are attending an interview with us, there are a number of points to keep in mind. You are presenting yourself and your credentials, so we will be looking at:
- How appropriately you dress (we represent the client, so imagine you are seeing them)
- How you respond to questions about your career to date. We will be looking at your CV and wanting you to give additional information about your performance, responsibilities and how you've met different challenges in your working life.
- What your salary and career expectations are.
- What questions you may have about the specific role you are applying for. You may wish to note these down and bring them to your interview.
Please allow an hour to attend the interview and complete any necessary paperwork. Arriving five minutes early gives you a chance to catch your breath and steady your nerves. Our Contact area gives you details on the best way to get to our office, whether by public transport, car or on foot.
We know interviews are stressful, and will try to make you feel at ease. We understand how important career moves are and want you to feel you have the chance to present yourself in the best possible way.