I placed an ad on Seek for a full-time junior for one of my newsagencies. I was not happy with resumes being handed over the counter so decided to pay for a proper da.
Within twenty-four hours I had to take the ad down as I’d received more than 200 applications. Now I’ve used Seek for this type of role previously – but I have never received this number of applicants in the first day.
Beyond the extraordinary response, I am enjoying looking at the diversity of applicants. Most do not come from a newsagency background and I think this is important for our future in the business for which we are hiring.
We are looking for candidates with initiative, fresh eyes, excitement and a love of small business / independent retail. While it’s a challenge to find these qualities in a junior, I have resumes from some who show terrific promise.
I’m quite the opposite to you. In my town I will give those who come looking for work a go.They are usually genuinly wanting to work. Anyone I have had for an agency have been useless.
Carol I probably would do the same if I was in a regional or rural situation.