September 04 Newsletter

We had some great feedback from our first letter and a huge number of new clients signing up for it. We'll be sending out a newsletter towards the end of every month, if you've not received this directly and would like to make sure you receive these in future please sign up using the link above.

We CAN and WILL MOTIVATE YOU!

The last Oxygen Learning presentation was so well received we have decided to run it again. It promises to be an EXCITING and ENTERTAINING presentation about MASTERING YOUR MOTIVATION!

This presentation focuses on

Increasing your Potential
Improving your Performance
It is about managing your "emotional state" more effectively

WHEN? - Tuesday 19th October, 5.30 - 7.00 pm then drinks and nibbles….

Due to the increased popularity of these presentations, (they are FREE to attend), places are limited to 50, so register now with Debbie our talented Events Co-ordinator on 02 9232 8777 or drop her an email - debbie@beaumontconsulting.com.au.

For more information about Oxygen Learning check out their website

Some feedback from our last Oxygen Learning presentation - "Loved the presentation, very impressed, fantastic, would have no hesitation referring them to present for us. I've raved about them to everyone!"

So come and join us, you might have fun!

Tips on Reference Checking

Reference checking is such an important part of the recruitment process, if done properly, it is another tool which helps us assess if the candidate is the right fit for the job. Here are a few tips to help you get the best out of your reference checks.

Check who the referee is, is there any point asking one of the candidates colleagues about their work? Make sure you're speaking to the person who the candidate worked for, and double check their position by calling HR, especially if the contact details are a mobile phone.
The privacy laws allow candidates to access reference details, so be careful when giving references that the information you are giving is accurate and factual, and be aware when taking references that candidates can access them.
Always get written consent from the candidate to take references, especially if you are taking a reference from a current employer.
Have pre-prepared questions to ask and make sure those questions are relevant to the role the candidate has applied for and the requirements of the job.
Ask the same reference questions for all candidates for a particular role, only then can you compare candidates fairly and accurately.
Take telephone references rather than written references whenever you can, that way you can dig deep and follow up vague or half hearted answers.
You can also ask behavioural questions in a reference check just like you do in an interview situation.
If you get one bad one, don't necessarily stop there, the rest could be glowing!
Remember the references shouldn't be a single reason to hire or not hire, they're just another tool in your toolbox!

Temp of the Month

We have so many fabulous temps working for us and we regularly receive great feedback from the companies that we work with, so we acknowledge outstanding performance with our "Temp of the Month award".

Our September award goes to Emma Hampton who is working at Challenger. Emma has received consistently excellent feedback, HR rated her as “the best temp ever”. Well done Emma.

Louise Guilfoyle our Office Support Consultant is pictured here giving Emma her certificate and $100 voucher.

Funny hobbies and interests

Collectively we must read though literally thousands of resumes each week and do we read some interesting stuff? (and some not so interesting stuff!). Here are a few funnies we've collected recently that candidates have listed in their "Hobbies and Interests" section of their resumes.

Trashy magazines (got to be kidding!)
Righting novels (yes that is spelt with an R!)
I am a T.V. addict. I love my T.V. (and what about your skills…)
Contestant on Wheel Of Fortune 1998 (6 yrs ago! - maybe this resume is a bit outdated or nothing more interesting has happenend to them since then)
Fresh air (this candidate applied for an office based role)
Karaoke and the normal Friday after work alcohol sessions (party animal!)
Making clocks and picnic tables in many different shapes and sizes
Racing Grand Prix Midget race cars (whatever they are?)
Spending time with my girlfriend (aw…. how cute…)

Team Beaumont take to the Go-Karting track

Team Beaumont took to the track recently for a well-deserved team bonding event at Eastern Creek raceway (part of our work-hard / play-hard culture which the boss fully endorses...), and what an afternoon of fun we all had!

Confidence was a little lacking during the first few warm-up races, with the lads showing the girls the way. However, girl power overtook testosterone in a cloud of dust and fumes with the lap times falling as dramatically as the ego's became inflated, ready for the 15-lap final showdown.

None other than our very own Bridget Jones look-alike, Felicity the receptionist, took out the chequered flag. A close second was Lee, with Kath trailing in third.

Due to over-exertion in showing everyone how it was done during the first few races, a vindictive track official, and suspected tampering of my go-kart by Kath, I got the wooden spoon....yes beaten by no fewer than 7 girls...I won't mention that one of them (Leanne) has not even got her provisional license and can't legally drive cos that would just be too embarrassing....oops!

Anyway, it was a top day, and we strongly recommend it to anyone looking to bond their team, or inspire some friendly competition!

(Written by Neil Hanson, our Sales & Marketing Consultant, who can't drive as fast as the girls)

We're expanding again!

Yes, Beaumont Consulting is expanding again, our business is growing so fast that we're looking for a couple of new consultants to join the team. We need a Consultant for our busy Financial Services Division and one for the hugely successful Office Support Division. If you know anyone who might be interest in a career in Recruitment then please pass on our details. For more information about these roles and "life as a professional recruiter" check out our Careers with Beaumont page or call Nikki Beaumont our Managing Director on 02 9232 8777 for a confidential discussion.

Quote of the month

"All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them" - Walt Disney

We hope you enjoyed our September newsletter, if you have any suggestions for our future newsletters, we'd love to hear as we are always striving to improve everything we do, please send us your comments - feedback